Detroit City Wire

Detroit Regional Chamber recently issued the following announcement.

Join the Chamber in making health and wellness practices standard in workplaces across the region at The Business Case for Community Health on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center, where Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and the Detroit Regional Chamber will explore the best practices to foster healthy employees and communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from regional leaders, network with fellow business leaders, and tour the Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center.

Cindy Bjorkquist, director of health and well-being programs for BCBSM, will present a deep-dive into well-being and why employers should focus on well-being rather than wellness. A panel of regional and community leaders will discuss their perspectives on contributing to a healthier region.

Attendees will learn how workplace programs can help:

• Reduce health care spending
• Increase employee productivity
• Promote healthy habits outside of the organization

AGENDA

8 a.m.

Registration and Networking

8:30 a.m.

Welcome

Speaker: Sinziana Luchian, Director, Health Care Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber

Opening Remarks

Speaker: Cathy Brock, Senior Account Manager, Special Markets – Association, Chamber and PEO Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network

8:40 a.m.

Business Advantage of Employee Well-being

Explore well-being vs. wellness strategies and how workplace programs that go beyond physical health benefit employers

Speaker: Cindy Bjorkquist, Director, Health and Well-being Programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

9:05 a.m.

Audience Q&A

9:15 a.m.

Healthier Workplaces to Better the Region

Hear different perspectives from regional and community leaders on creating a healthier region and its significance for talent and business attraction and economic growth

Panelists: Jay Brown, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and Economic Relations, RPM – The Driving Force in Logistics

Kathy Forzley, Director, Department of Health and Human Services, Oakland County

Beth Thayer, Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Henry Ford Health System

Moderator: Cindy Bjorkquist, Director, Health and Well-Being Programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

9:45 a.m.

Audience Q&A

9:55 a.m.

Closing Remarks 

Speaker: Sinziana Luchian, Director, Health Care Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber

 Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13

Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Outdoor Adventure Center

Location: 1801 Atwater Street Detroit, MI 48207

Register Here.

This event is complimentary and breakfast will be provided. Free tours of the Outdoor Adventure Center will be available. For more information, please contact Katy Palahang at 313.596.0384.

There are a number of affordable sponsorship opportunities to gain brand awareness and exposure for your business. For more information, please contact Jim Connarn at 313.596.0391.

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