Baylor Scott & White Health has been ranked 10th healthiest employer in America by Healthiest Employer, LLC, based on its exceptional culture and employee wellness programs.
More than 5,000 employers nationwide applied for the 2015 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America® award, which evaluates companies’ corporate vision, culture/engagement, learning, expertise, metrics and technology.
“We’re honored to be nationally recognized for our commitment to improving the health and wellness of our 34,000-plus employees,” said Becky Hall, vice president of wellness for Baylor Scott & White Health. “As a top provider of quality health care in Texas, it’s important that we support employees to practice what they preach to patients by offering them comprehensive tools to live well.”
Since its launch in September 2007, Baylor Scott & White Health’s employee wellness program has reduced the number of employees at high risk for health problems and helped employees collectively lose more than 18,000 pounds and exercise more than 83,000 hours. The program’s services include free access to interactive health websites, onsite health screenings and fitness competitions, and personal wellness coaching for those who qualify.
In 2012, the System removed sugary drinks and fatty food from cafeterias and vending machines and became the first large North Texas employer to implement a nicotine-free hiring policy.
“We strive to set the standard for health and wellness in the communities we serve,” Hall said.
Healthiest Employer® is an analytics firm focused on population health/corporate wellness. The firm collects corporate health data from over 18,000 employers that represent over 60 million employee lives. This year’s top one hundred employers were recognized at the Corporate Wellness Conference® in Orlando, FL.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com