Archive for June, 2010

Wellness Southern Style! Jan Carter and Mendi McDowell Explain!

Posted on June 25th, 2010 by by admin

The Southern Company is a leading  U.S. producer of electricity, owning electric utilities in four states.  It has a strong, deep-rooted culture of employee safety.  In 2005, the company extended that commitment and culture to the Wellness of its employees.  They are implementing it – The southern way through a “Southern Lifestyle”.  Jan Carter and [...]

Wellness in the City – Implementing Health Promotion in a Municipality! Brenda Hall Explains.

Posted on June 12th, 2010 by by admin

The City of Fayetteville, GA has implemented their wellness initiatives for several years; and are beginning to see the signs of success.  Brenda Hall, the City’s HR Manager and Wellness Champion, and Charles Stanley, Director of Public Works, joined the show to share their perspectives on the details and success of the wellness program.  Ms. [...]

Wellness Works with Human Capital Initiatives! Dr. Rachel Permuth-Levine Explains.

Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by by admin

Dr. Rachel Permuth-Levine returns to GHIGB to update the listeners on the latest inititatives being implemented at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Center for Employee Wellness and Health Promotion.  Always willing to try new ideas, Dr. Permuth-Levine described the latest mentoring program in-place; as well as the importance of key strategic communications, and the [...]