"Healthiest Companies in America" Announced; Top-Rated Companies Receive Award for Improving Employee Health

CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive Health today announced the winners of the 2012 annual "Healthiest Companies in America" awards. For the sixth consecutive year, Interactive Health is honoring companies for creating a culture of health by prioritizing employee health through outcomes-based health management programs.

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The 72 honorees are organizations nationwide that attained a company-wide low health risk status while achieving high employee participation in their wellness program. The selection process analyzes clinical test results demonstrating improved employee health across an index of key health indicators.

Interactive Health is the leading provider of outcomes-based health management solutions designed to engage employees in the management of their health through early detection and identification of risk factors. Clinical measurements are coupled with immediate intervention and healthy activities to create a personalized health action plan designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Interactive Health wellness programs foster personal accountability and empower employees to achieve their personal health goals.

Interactive Health's programs have delivered proven results for organizations:

• 81 percent of participants achieve their goals
• 24 percent of smokers quit smoking
• 65 percent of participants with elevated glucose levels reduce their glucose levels
• 86 percent of participants with elevated blood pressure improve their blood pressure

"We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding organizations that have made employee health a strategic initiative. Earning this award takes corporate courage and commitment. A small percentage of an insured population can generate a disproportionate share of medical claim costs for an employer. However, a culture of health goes beyond improving the health of at-risk employees.  It is equally as important to engage the healthy employees to ensure they stay healthy," said Joseph A. O'Brien, President and CEO of Interactive Health. "Using our proprietary scientific methodology, employees are held accountable for meeting individual health goals. Our approach is proven to reduce overall health care costs by 20 percent."

For more information on "Healthiest Companies in America," visit www.interactivehealthinc.com/healthiest-Companies-in-America.asp  

The 2012 "Healthiest Companies in America" include:

Arizona

• SCF Arizona – Phoenix
• The Sundt Companies – Tucson

California

• PAQ, Inc. – Lathrop
• Harris Moran Seed Company – Modesto
• Hitachi Data Systems – Santa Clara
• Tri-County Schools Insurance Group – Yuba
• Verdugo Hills Hospital – Glendale

Colorado

• PCL Construction – Denver
• Quantum Corporation – Colorado Springs

Illinois

• Accretive Health, Inc. – Chicago
• Barry Callebaut – Chicago
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. – Wood Dale
• CCC Information Services Inc. – Chicago
• Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 – Chicago
• Chicago Fraternal Order of Police – Chicago
• Cummins Allison Corp – Mt. Prospect
• Forsythe Technology Inc. – Skokie
• Ideal Industries, Inc. – Sycamore
• Knox College – Galesburg
• Lake Land College – Matoon
• Lake County – Waukegan
• Maui Jim, Inc. – Peoria
• Mendota Community Hospital – Mendota
• Old Second National Bank – Aurora
• RTC – Rolling Meadows
• Rosecrance Health Network – Rockford
• Southern Illinois Health & Wellness Insurance Trust – Carbondale
• Schawk, Inc. – Des Plaines
• Schneider Electric – Palatine
• Sycamore Community School District 427 – Sycamore
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Deerfield

Indiana

• Angie's List – Indianapolis

Kansas

• Stormont-Vail HealthCare – Topeka

Maryland

• Dynasplint Systems, Inc. – Severna Park
• Western Maryland Health System – Cumberland

Michigan

• Maxion Wheels – Northville
• SmithGroupJJR – Detroit

Missouri

• First State Community Bank – Farmington
• Missouri Bankers Association – Jefferson City
• Watlow – St. Louis

New York

• Baker Victory Services – Lackawanna
• EBS-RMSCO – Liverpool
• Excellus BlueCross BlueShield – Rochester
• Lifetime Health Medical Group – Buffalo and Rochester
• MedAmerica – Rochester
• New York Air Brake – Watertown
• O'Brien & Gere – Syracuse
• Univera Healthcare – Buffalo  
• Upstate Cerebral Palsy – Utica

Ohio

• American Modern Insurance Group – Amelia
• Humility of Mary Health Partners – Youngstown
• Midmark – Versaille
• Minster Corporation – Minster
• Premier Physician Services – Dayton
• Standard Textile – Cincinnati
• totes-ISOTONER – Cincinnati

Pennsylvania

• Grove City Medical Center – Grove City
• Meadville Medical Center – Meadville

Tennessee

• East Tennessee Children's Hospital – Knoxville

Texas

• Guaranty Bond Bank – Mt. Pleasant

Utah

• Morinda Bioactives – Provo
• Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. – Provo
• SOS Employment Group – Salt Lake City     

Virginia

• CFA Institute – Charlottesville

Washington

• Continental Mills, Inc. – Tukwila

Wisconsin

• City of Franklin – Franklin
• Dohmen – Milwaukee
• Fond du Lac County – Fond du Lac
• Walworth County – Elkhorn
• Waupaca County – Waupaca

Wyoming

• Wyoming Machinery Company – Casper
• Wyoming Medical Center – Casper

About Interactive Health
Interactive Health (www.interactivehealthinc.com) is the leading provider of outcomes-based health management solutions designed to engage employees in the management of their health through early detection and identification of risk factors. Through Smart Testing and a personalized health risk assessment, a proven, scientific methodology is applied to detect health risk at the earliest possible stage. If health issues are detected, Interactive Health immediately intervenes to engage individuals with a personalized course of action. A unique achievable goal is assigned to each participant based on individual results and outcomes are measured using Interactive Health's proprietary Health Index. Interactive Health has a 20-year track record of creating the Healthiest Companies in America.

Tricia Johnson
Director of Marketing, Interactive Health
847-754-2652
[email protected]

Katie Whitmore
CBD Marketing
312-661-1050
[email protected] 

SOURCE Interactive Health