LHCA Well Workplace Award Application 2009

 For Promoting Healthy Workplaces

The Louisiana Health Care Alliance is recognizing employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace.  They also inspire change by looking beyond the criteria to new and innovative ways to promote health. Employers recognized by the LHCA Well Workplace Award will receive recognition for their efforts at the LHCA Annual Meeting and Fall Conference.   Companies will also receive an official letter of recognition and a certificate for display at the worksite.

The criteria for the awards were developed by the LHCA Wellness Workgroup which consists of experts in the field of wellness.   Criteria are as follow:

  ·         Offer employees physical activity support

 ·         Increase healthy eating options at work

 ·         Promote a wellness  culture

 ·         Implement at least one activity in the physical activity area, one in the nutrition area and one in the culture area.

 ·         Demonstrate at lease one of the specified positive outcomes in the Behavior Change category; at least one of the specified outcomes in the Cost Savings category or a positive Return on Investment.

 If you would like to see your company listed as a leader in workplace wellness, please complete the online application . Thank you for your commitment to a healthier workforce.