Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 4:33:00 PM
Louisville, Ky (May 18, 2011) – Landacorp's parent company, SHPS, announced today it has been recognized as Start! Fit-Friendly company, an award given by the American Heart Association’s Start! initiative. The award honors companies that demonstrate progressive leadership by making the health and wellness of its employees a priority. SHPS was awarded gold level status for fulfilling the following parameters:
• Offering employees physical activity support;
• Providing/Increasing healthy eating options at the worksite;
• Promoting a wellness culture; and
• Implementing at least nine criteria as outlined by the AHA in the areas of physical activity, nutrition, and culture.
"We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association,,” said J.C. Gibson, SHPS’ executive vice president, human resources. "Physical activity and employee wellness are high priorities at SHPS. This award and the success of our wellness program called Health Happens Here is evidence that our associates take health seriously, and recognize the value in making healthy decisions for themselves and their family.”
Some of the specific activities that resulted in the award being granted to SHPS include indoor/outdoor walking paths at multiple offices; "Fitness Fridays,” where employees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes to work so they can take walks during break; a renovated on-site cafeteria menu that eliminated fatty foods and replaced them with healthier options; and a Farm to Table program which allowed local farmers to come on-site and sell fresh produce, meats, and fruits directly to employees.
The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition Program calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, hearty-healthier lives through walking. Designed to be a catalyst for change in American business, the program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees within the workplace.
"I can’t say enough about our Wellness Ambassadors and Committee members for making this recognition possible,” continued Gibson. "Without their enthusiasm and outreach efforts toward creating a culture of health within the entire organization, this award would not have been possible, and more important, we’d be less healthy as a company.”
About SHPS
SHPS HR Solutions simplifies benefits administration in a changing and complex world. We partner with you to navigate the difficult terrain of shifting regulatory compliance. Working as an extension of your HR department, we provide innovative, user-friendly ways to execute your benefits strategy while giving your employees accurate and reliable service. Solutions include benefits eligibility and enrollment, spending accounts, COBRA administration, direct bill services, and print and fulfillment services. Visit www.shps.com to learn more.
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• Offering employees physical activity support;
• Providing/Increasing healthy eating options at the worksite;
• Promoting a wellness culture; and
• Implementing at least nine criteria as outlined by the AHA in the areas of physical activity, nutrition, and culture.
"We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association,,” said J.C. Gibson, SHPS’ executive vice president, human resources. "Physical activity and employee wellness are high priorities at SHPS. This award and the success of our wellness program called Health Happens Here is evidence that our associates take health seriously, and recognize the value in making healthy decisions for themselves and their family.”
Some of the specific activities that resulted in the award being granted to SHPS include indoor/outdoor walking paths at multiple offices; "Fitness Fridays,” where employees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes to work so they can take walks during break; a renovated on-site cafeteria menu that eliminated fatty foods and replaced them with healthier options; and a Farm to Table program which allowed local farmers to come on-site and sell fresh produce, meats, and fruits directly to employees.
The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Recognition Program calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, hearty-healthier lives through walking. Designed to be a catalyst for change in American business, the program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees within the workplace.
"I can’t say enough about our Wellness Ambassadors and Committee members for making this recognition possible,” continued Gibson. "Without their enthusiasm and outreach efforts toward creating a culture of health within the entire organization, this award would not have been possible, and more important, we’d be less healthy as a company.”
About SHPS
SHPS HR Solutions simplifies benefits administration in a changing and complex world. We partner with you to navigate the difficult terrain of shifting regulatory compliance. Working as an extension of your HR department, we provide innovative, user-friendly ways to execute your benefits strategy while giving your employees accurate and reliable service. Solutions include benefits eligibility and enrollment, spending accounts, COBRA administration, direct bill services, and print and fulfillment services. Visit www.shps.com to learn more.
About Landacorp, A Carewise Health Affiliate
Landacorp, a Carewise Health Affiliate, delivers collaborative
health and care management software solutions for health plans and
healthcare delivery organizations. CareRadius creates individual member
health success and healthcare organizational effectiveness by automating
health and wellness engagement to identify members for early
intervention. Enabling collaboration between health plans, members and
providers, CareRadius intelligently applies clinical data and health
plan business logic to the appropriate constituent in the most
meaningful way at just the right time. Timeliness and efficiency
maximizes clinical resources, results in healthier members and empowers
health plans to make a difference for each individual member across
their entire population.
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