READY TO WIN? Applying for the C. Everett Koop National Health Award
The Health Project recognizes exemplary programs shown to improve employee health and well-being (HWB) while achieving positive health and business outcomes. Organizations are invited to apply for the C. Everett Koop National Health Award. In this session, you will learn valuable tips on the application process, evaluation criteria and what …
The State of Informed Decision Making in Health and Well-being
Dr. Tatiana Shnaiden is a Health Analytics leader, and her specialty is science and analytic support for improving health and quality of care for a population at an affordable cost. She has built and managed health analytic functions for health plan, clinical decision support, care management and employee benefit areas, …
Genetic Testing and Employee Health and Wellness Programs: Opportunities and Challenges
Huge investments in mapping the human genome are reshaping our understanding of how to use genetics to improve both individual and population health. Approximately 10 new genetic tests enter the market every day, translating to observable increases in both genetic test utilization and spending. Simultaneously, there are a growing number …
Want more bang for your wellness buck? New study shows a comprehensive approach is needed for successful workplace wellness initiatives
HERO January Briefs
What’s your story? Next month, the members only HERO Think Tank, Burnout and Banana Cream Pie, will tackle food and stress through the lens of storytelling. We are asking members to submit their own personal or professional stories to share at the Think Tank, a la Moth Radio Hour story …
The American Journal of Health Promotion’s “Best of 2019 List” of Health Promotion Research
To honor some of health promotion’s best scientists and, in particular, to recognize those who bring outstanding humanity to their field of inquiry and bigheartedness to their writing, the American Journal of Health Promotion (AJHP) is pleased to announce our Papers of the Year from 2019. Reflecting on the manuscripts …
What are the “best” best practices? New HERO Study Suggests Organizational and Leadership Support Drives Outcomes
Many organizations are interested in fostering an organizational culture that supports workforce health and well-being, but there is little research on the specific practices associated with outcomes and insufficient guidance on how to implement the practices effectively. This session highlights findings from a recently completed study leveraging data from 845 …
Storytelling at Winter Think Tank
HERO’s next Think Tank (Feb. 25–26 in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.) focuses on food and burnout and we plan to use story telling as part of our heuristic approach during the day. IF YOU have a professional or personal story you’d like to share relating to your journey, or your organization’s …
HERO December Briefs
Don’t Blink 2019 has sped by with education and research and a lot more going on at HERO. The most exciting news came just as the year began and Karen Moseley was named as our new President. Let’s also not forget HERO’s response to the study in JAMA on the …
Member Spotlight: Kimberlie Cerrone, Founder & Executive Chairman – Tiatros
Kimberlie CerroneFounder & Executive ChairmanTiatros Kimberlie is a dealmaker and IP strategist who has been a C-level executive at nine venture capital-backed companies, two of which she was part of the team that took the company from formation to IPO. She practiced technology and IP law at two of Silicon …