DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Oct 22, 2004--At the Health Industry Council`s 2004 Awards Banquet, Arlington Mayor, Robert Cluck, M.D., presented Southern Methodist University the Champions in Health award for an Educational Entity. The annual award recognizes outstanding workplace wellness programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth community. ''Each winner represents a comprehensive wellness program that provides a successful model for other organizations looking to gain control of rising health care costs,'' shares Nancy Williams, President of the Health Industry Council.
SMU promotes body, mind and spirit wellness through the SMUWellPower.com wellness program developed with partner WinningHabits. According to SMU`s program, ''Body'' focuses on activities and challenges that support your overall physical fitness. ''Mind'' refers to actions that support your mental and intellectual growth, and ''Spirit'' encompasses activities that support your overall well-being, spiritual health and sense of community involvement.
The secret to their success is in the incentive program and in the strong internal support. Employees earn Wellness Credits for participating in seminars, physical activity and nutrition challenges, taking developmental or training classes, volunteer work, and much more. By earning Wellness Credits, employees become eligible for vacation days, free parking, gift certificates, or other prizes. In an economy where organizational healthcare costs have exploded 59% since 2000, SMU is an industry leader aggressively taking control of their health care costs.
Southern Methodist University, a pillar of Dallas`s community, hosts more than 500 cultural and artistic events, lectures, and a world-renowned museum. SMU offers a total collegiate experience that includes interaction with outstanding faculty in small classes, internships, community service, hands-on research, and leadership development. www.smu.edu
The Health Industry Council, a non-profit corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas, serves as a catalyst for the growth and development of all segments of the health industry in Dallas/Fort Worth. The 160 businesses representing the Council`s membership gather and update pertinent health industry data, strengthen the health care sector, and promote DFW health industry. www.healthindustrycouncil.org
WinningHabits, headquartered in Dallas, is a leader in corporate wellness and lifestyle management solutions impacting hundreds of organizations and millions of lives today. The WinningHabits team partners with industry leaders to improve their fiscal health by way of improving the overall health of their employee population.
www.winninghabits.com
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