Newswise — The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) have announced a new award recognizing achievements in corporate health.
The Global Leadership in Corporate Health Award honors the achievements of individuals who demonstrate excellence and leadership in implementing programs that improve the health and productivity of the workforce.
Individuals nominated for the award will display medical leadership in developing health innovations in the workplace, providing leadership and vision and/or publishing outstanding research in the field of health and productivity management (HPM) that can be emulated by other organizations.
"At a time when more and more employers are viewing workforce health as a vital strategic priority, this award will help put a spotlight on those individuals who are leading the way through innovation and fresh thinking," said Pamela Hymel, MD, President of ACOEM and Member of NBGH's Board of Directors. "We will be seeking the true visionaries, whose ideas are laying the groundwork for a healthier and more productive national workforce."
The deadline for nominations for the 2009 Global Leadership in Corporate Health Award is June 12, 2009. Additional background on the award and the nomination form are available at www.acoem.org/globalleadershipaward.aspx. For more information, call ACOEM at 847-818-1800. About ACOEMThe American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) represents nearly 5,000 physicians specializing in occupational and environmental medicine. Founded in 1916, ACOEM is the nation's largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, disability management, research, and education. For more information, visit www.acoem.org.
About the Business GroupThe National Business Group on Health is the nation's only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to representing large employers' perspective on national health policy issues and providing practical solutions to its members' most important health care problems. The Business Group helps drive today's health agenda while promoting ideas for controlling health care costs, improving patient safety and quality of care and sharing best practices in health benefits management with senior benefits, HR professionals, and medical directors from leading corporations. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.
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