Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce celebrate local efforts to support healthy employees

PROVIDENCE, RI – In recognition of Rhode Island employers’ successful efforts to advance employee wellness and build a healthier Rhode Island, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber") have honored 59 local businesses with Worksite Health Awards. More than 400 business leaders from around the state attended the 25^th Annual Worksite Health Awards ceremony to celebrate the honorees efforts, which benefit thousands of Rhode Island employees.

The Worksite Health Awards are an opportunity for employers to come together to celebrate and learn from best practices while showcasing the advances being made every day to improve the health and wellbeing of Rhode Islanders at work.

“How we think about wellness has changed a great deal since these awards began, but the reason for the awards has stayed the same - to recognize the Rhode Island companies that are helping their employees reach their health and wellness goals and to learn from their successes," said Melissa Cummings, BCBSRI executive vice president and chief customer officer. “One of the ways that wellness has evolved is that it now includes more than physical health. As employers, we’re looking at wellness in a holistic way that also includes employees’ emotional, social, and financial well-being. And the award applications that we received this year showed how Rhode Island companies are delivering wellness programs in new and exciting ways - from step challenges to nutrition programs to writing letters to our troops."

“In the 25^th year of the Worksite Health Awards, we remain inspired by the creativity and commitment of those Rhode Island companies that go above and beyond to make employee wellness a priority. By supporting healthy lifestyles and boosting morale, worksite wellness programs are a win-win for everyone," said Janet Raymond, senior vice president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. “We are once again proud to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to recognize nearly 60 local businesses finding innovative and engaging ways to help their employees live better, healthier and happier lives."

All Rhode Island businesses are eligible to apply for Worksite Health Awards, which are awarded annually, including small (100 or fewer employees) and large businesses (more than 100 employees). Winners selected are those that demonstrate exceptional health and wellness programs and health-oriented workplace policies.

For more information about the Worksite Health Awards, winner profiles or event photos, please visit www.bcbsri.com/worksitehealth.

2019 Worksite Health Award Recipients

The following companies are the recipients of the 2019 Worksite Health Awards: 

Exemplary

AIPSO

ALEX AND ANI

Amica

AstroNova, Inc.

BankNewport

Beacon Mutual Insurance Company

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Universidad de Brown

Bryant University

Child & Family Services - Wellness Team

Children's Friend

Cooley Group

CVS Health

Dominion Diagnostics, LLC.

FM Global

Gilbane Inc.

Hasbro, Inc.

Hinckley Allen

Kenyon Industries, Inc.

Expectativa de vida

Navigant Credit Union

Ocean State Job Lot

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Pawtucket Credit Union

Pet Food Experts

Providence College

Raytheon - Seapower Capability Center

Rhode Island Quality Institute

Rhode Island Zoological Society

Roger Williams University Simply Wellness

Saint Elizabeth Community

South County Health

St. Mary's Home for Children

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.

The Moore Company

The Washington Trust Company

Thielsch Engineering, Inc.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Town of Smithfield

Virgin Pulse:

West Bay RI

Wood River Health Services

Superior

American Mathematical Society

FHR (Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.)

Meeting Street

MetLife

Paul Masse Automotive Group

People's Credit Union

Providence Community Health Centers

Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Tri-Mack Plastics Mfg. Corp.

UA Local 51 Plumbers & Pipefitters

Westbay Community Action, Inc.

Outstanding

Bradford Soap

Crossroads Rhode Island

Elite Physical Therapy

Living in Fulfilling Environments (L.I.F.E.), Inc.

RIHousing

The Groden Network