PROVIDENCE – More than 75 businesses were recently honored at the 21st annual Worksite Health Awards ceremony.
The event, co-sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, is intended to reward and celebrate local efforts to support healthy employees.
The president and CEO of BCBSRI, Peter Andruszkiewicz, said that the ripple effect from efforts to create healthier employees is strong.
“For more than two decades, we have proudly recognized the commitment of Rhode Island businesses that invest in the health of their workforce,” Andruszkiewicz said. “The collective impact of these programs extends beyond the worksite—these programs can lead to healthier families, neighborhoods, and whole communities.”
Every Rhode Island business is eligible to apply for Worksite Health Awards, which are handed out every year. Winners are selected based on the demonstration of the scale and impact of health and wellness programs and health-oriented workplace policies. Major health initiatives in the workplace include smoking cessation, flu immunization, blood pressure screening and walking programs.
