Powerful Partnership: NRG Joins Forces with American Diabetes Association® to Enhance Employee Wellness

Thu, 05/25/2017 - 09:50

Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Lyft Join Forces to Increase Access to Health Care in Communities with Transportation Deserts

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 13:15

In an effort to address the community effects of social determinants of health, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced a first nationwide partnership with Lyft to ensure Americans are not missing vital health care appointments simply because they lack reliable transportation.

Three Quality of Lifehacks for a Healthier & More Productive Workspace

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 15:00

If you work in an office building, how do you feel about your workspace? Do you find your workspace, whether it’s a cubicle, open workspace, or private office, to be cramped, dimly lit, or poorly ventilated? If so, research shows that this can impact your happiness, health and productivity.

Building a Better School Lunch

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 14:10

Cargill partners with school districts across America to expand menu options and boost nutrition

Aflac Was #ThereWhen | The Melvin Family

Fri, 05/26/2017 - 09:05

Aflac was #ThereWhen Aflac employee and policyholder Chad Melvin’s son was diagnosed with a very rare blood disorder called LCH. What started as a day at the pool became a two-year journey for young Grant at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center.

Auditing Takes Center Stage in FSMA

Fri, 05/19/2017 - 09:00

In today’s complex global supply chain and environment of ever-expanding market requirements, it has become common to rely on third-party audits to help assure the safety of one’s supplies. Not only are food safety regulations driving this uptick, but retailers and other buyers are demanding it to reduce risk to consumer and brand value.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) emphasizes prevention and accountability across the supply chain to ensure the safety of foods consumed within the U.S., irrespective of where the food is produced. Four out of seven of the regulations finalized under FSMA address auditing in some manner. What do you need to know about these audits and your auditor?

Barilla 2017 “Good for You, Good for the Planet” Sustainability Report

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 05:00

The Barilla Group has released its 2017 Sustainability Report.

Highlights include Barilla actions to contribute to people’s and communities’ wellbeing and adapt to climate changes and planetary boundaries through collaborative efforts with many stakeholders. It’s a concrete report about Barilla purpose “Good for You, Good for the Planet”.

Sodexo Recognized for Exceeding Key Vending Commitment to Fighting Childhood Obesity at 2017 Building a Healthier Future Summit

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 16:50

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) recognized Sodexo for exceeding its commitments to ensure a greater number of healthier options are available in the vending machines it manages in its operations. Nearly 50 percent of its vending machines ensure that 30 percent of selections represent healthy options.

Better Hearts Better Cities: Launching a Multisector Effort to Combat Hypertension in Low-income Urban Communities

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 11:15

How can we prevent the urbanization boom from becoming a health crisis? Making our cities into places of wellbeing, exciting growth and opportunity will require every sector to join forces on urban health, says Dr. Ann Aerts, Head of the Novartis Foundation.

Novartis Foundation and Partners Launch Initiative to Tackle Hypertension and Its Root Causes in Low-Income Urban Communities

Wed, 05/17/2017 - 02:15

On World Hypertension Day 2017, the Novartis Foundation and its partners, including Intel Corporation, the NCD Alliance, city governments and local partners, announce the launch of Better Hearts Better Cities, an innovative initiative to address the high rates of high blood pressure (hypertension) in low-income urban communities.