2024 CMO Summit
Proceedings Released for HERO Think Tank on Measures of Flourishing
It’s become a time-honored tradition for HERO members to gather in late Spring/early Summer for a Think Tank devoted to Measures That Matter for those advancing workforce health and well-being. On May 22, 2024, more than 70 HERO members and a dozen Faculty experts convened for our Spring Think …
Nativity Differences in Etiology and Patterns of Health Risk and Behaviors: Implications for Research and Practice
The period of young adulthood is a critical stage for health risk behaviors, but health risks are not uniformly distributed even within population subgroups. Wura Jacobs, PhD, will present on the complexities and nuances of substance use risks among Black young adults, highlighting the distinct experiences and challenges faced by …
July Brief
July Briefs The HERO team is growing! We’re pleased to welcome Rocky Davis as HERO Project Manager. Learn more about our newest team member in the Committees section, and look for him at HERO Forum24 in Baltimore, October 7-9. We’re proud to announce the launch of the HERO Worker Well-Being Clearinghouse, Powered by the …
HERO Scorecard
HERO Scorecard HERO Health and Well-being Best Practices Scorecard in Collaboration with Mercer© (HERO Scorecard) The HERO Scorecard, established in 2006, was designed to help organizations develop multiyear population health and well-being plans, identify opportunities for improvement and measure progress over time. Developed in consultation with leading authorities on population …
June Brief
June Brief Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot off the press, we’re thrilled to publish the proceedings from the Winter Think Tank on “Brain Health and the Aging Workforce.” HERO Senior Fellow Paul Terry offers his perspective in the latest HERO Blog post. HERO continues to work with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Business Collaborative for Brain Health and AARP’s Brain Health …
Understanding the Food Service Guidelines Policy Landscape: A Tool for Prioritizing Healthy Food Access in Worksites and Communities
Increasingly, large employers and state and local governments are naming broader public health goals in their organization’s wellness missions, such as reducing climate impacts, enhancing facility efficiency, and promoting resilient food systems via local sourcing. Adopting a Food Service Guidelines (FSG) policy can achieve many of these goals, while also …
May Briefs
May 2024 Briefs Last week, HERO members and guests were part of our Spring Think Tank, under the direction of Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, HERO Senior Fellow – Education. HERO members can find the slides and recordings in the HERO Hub Member Resources. This Think Tank has prepared us for October 7-9, when …
April Briefs
April 2024 Briefs April has provided us an opportunity to experience the excellence of nature. The solar eclipse brought us together to for a few moments of awe, wonder, gratitude, and celebration. Nothing like a cosmic event to put life in perspective. Now is your chance to nominate individuals who are exhibiting excellence …
Benefits of Lifestyle Medicine for Practitioners and Their Patients
Lifestyle medicine is an emerging field of healthcare in which practitioners use evidence-based lifestyle interventions to treat chronic conditions. Lifestyle medicine addresses the root causes of disease and incorporates behavioral medicine across six domains of health behavior as treatment: a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, …