WHAT: The Jefferson Chamber, along with executives from top employers in Jefferson Parish, have declared January as “Healthy Business Month”. The businesses below have made a commitment to the overall health of their workforce and have agreed to sign on as a “Healthy Business Partner” of the Chamber.
This month, the Chamber will be rolling out new features to assist and celebrate businesses that find value in a healthy workforce. The Chamber will also announce how it will incorporate health and wellness into its programming and communications.
WHO: President of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, Todd Murphy, will be joined by:
- Rhonda R. Bagby, Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc.
- Emily Arata and Beth Walker, Ochsner Health System
- Gordon Wadge, YMCA of Greater New Orleans
- Valerie Englade, East Jefferson General Hospital
- Ronald Helwig, Magnolia Physical Therapy
- Rich Baudry, Baudry Therapy
- Jim Pittman, Smoking Cessation Trust
- Frank LaBiche, Laitram
- Donna Austin, Peoples Health
- Taslin Alfonzo, West Jefferson Medical Center
- Rod Teamer, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Frances Maness, HCA/Tulane Lakeside
WHERE: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie, LA 70002
WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 8:45 a.m.
WHY: Louisiana currently ranks 48th in the country in overall health. We lead the nation in statistics for obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other potentially preventable chronic diseases. This status comes at not only an incredible cost to our residents, but also to attracting and maintaining the vitality of businesses in our community. Since people spend most of their day at work, the workplace is the ideal location to initiate and implement healthy habits.
Media is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Christy Marino at (504) 835-3880 or christy@jeffersonchamber.org.
Photo Opportunity: Corporate leaders signing commitment letter during event.
Interview Opportunity: One-on-one interview opportunities with Todd Murphy, Laitram employee Gregg Schenck and executives from Peoples Health, Laitram, Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc., Ochsner Health System, YMCA of Greater New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, Magnolia Physical Therapy, Baudry Therapy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana, HCA/Tulane Lakeside, Smoking Cessation Trust and more.
About the Jefferson Chamber:
The Jefferson Chamber is a leading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’s mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Four-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013 and 2015 Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.
For more information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter @jeffersoncoc, Instagram @jefferson_chamber, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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