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Activating Employers as Agents of Change in Lifestyle as Medicine

December 2, 2025 12:00 pm Central | Register

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Employers have been identified as a crucial partner in advancing lifestyle as medicine to promote whole health. In an 18-month case study at 3 sites of 2 employers from different industries and geographic regions, HERO demonstrated how a framework designed to catalyze employers’ efforts to implement lifestyle as medicine can be effectively applied in real-world settings.

In close collaboration with Metro Nashville Public Schools and 3M, the HERO team conducted organizational audits; co-developed a comprehensive, systems-based implementation plan; provided ongoing, individualized technical assistance to the employers; and co-created a rigorous, multi-level outcome evaluation plan and sustainability strategies.

This webinar will share insights gleaned from the organizational audits; describe the specific tactics each participating employer elected to implement; summarize the results; and highlight lessons learned. A strategic planning tool for applying this framework in organizations with varying levels of organizational readiness to implement lifestyle as medicine will be shared.

This case study, as well as a previous initiative entitled “Activating Employers as Agents of Change in the Implementation of Lifestyle Medicine,” was funded by Ardmore Institute of Health.

SPEAKERS

Sara Johnson, PhD, is the Co-President & CEO of ProChange Behavior Solution. She is also the Senior Research Fellow for the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), immediate past Chair of the Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, and immediate former Co-Editor of Knowing Well, Being Well. She has been the principal investigator on over $10 million in federally-funded research. Sara has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Most Influential Women Scholars in Health Promotion by the American Journal of Health Promotion. Previous honors have included receiving HERO’s Mark Dundon Research Award and being named one of the 50 on Fire by Rhode Island Inno and Health Care Services Woman to Watch by Providence Business News, as well as being selected as a Top 10 Health Promotion Professional by the Wellness Council of America. She has more than 40 publications.

David Hines is the Executive Director of Employee Benefits for Metro Nashville Public SChools (MNPS). With a career spanning various roles in the healthcare industry, including claim management, operations managaement, benefits consulting, and insurance management, David brings a wealth of experience to his current position. At MNPS, David has implemented innovative programs such as establising a network of primary care clinics and opening an integrated health and wellness facility. His ongoing work focuses on improving access to specialty care through telehealth and expanding value-based care initiatives. David is also actively involved in industry organizations, serving on the boards of HealthcareTN, the State and Local Government Benefit Association, and the Nationa Association of Worksite Health Centers.

Gerardo Durand, MD, MPH, is the Director of 3M Corporate Occupational Medicine and Clinical Services. In his role, Gerardo provides medical direction for 3M’s safety, industrial, and consumer business groups’ U.S. manufacturing sites and products’ medical safety, oversees the medical team in Latin America, and leads the Clinical Services team. With nearly 25 years of experience in occupational health, Gerardo has been a steadfast advocate for healthy work environments, championing the integration of occupational and non-occupational health interventions and continually striving to achieve meaningful population health indicators. A native of Peru, Gerardo earned his medical degree from Cayetano Heredia University and is board-certified in internal medicine as well as occupational and environmental medicine. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In addition to his work at 3M, Gerardo serves on the board of directors for the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO).

Leanne Mauriello, PhD is a leader in health transformation, combining expertise in behavior change science with the creativity of a designer and the experience of a lifestyle medicine pioneer. As a behavioral scientist, she designs engaging and scientifically sound consumer programs that drive health improvement. Leanne has successfully led teams across various industries to create effective health behavior change solutions, facilitating meaningful transformations. A thought leader in her field, she has secured multi-million-dollar NIH funding for innovative research and has published extensively while delivering hundreds of presentations and training sessions. Currently, as the Founder and CEO of Evolve Health Advisors, Leanne collaborates with digital health, health systems, and pharmaceutical organizations to develop impactful health transformation initiatives.

HOST

Karen Moseley is President & CEO of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), a national think tank dedicated to advancing best practices in workplace health and well-being. In collaboration with HERO members, Karen and the HERO team provide leadership in research and education by connecting science and practice to demonstrate the value of a health and well-being employer ecosystem.

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