MUSC and City of Charleston to Launch Healthy Business Challenge
January 15, 2015
Charleston Healthy Business Challenge, free program to encourage and assist Charleston area businesses in establishing work environments that promote a culture of wellness.
Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley announced the launch of The Charleston Healthy Business Challenge. The purpose of the program is to encourage and assist businesses and organizations in establishing work environments that promote a culture of wellness.
It’s a collaborative program developed by the City of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with support from presenting sponsors Arthur J. Gallagher & Company and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
The Challenge is free, voluntary and open to all business in the Charleston metropolitan area. Participants register online for access to the Charleston Healthy Business Challenge Scorecard which outlines various actions to take to create a healthier workplace. Quarterly seminars hosted by MUSC will focus on each of the four pillars of worksite wellness (healthy eating, active living, tobacco-free worksites and stress management) and will provide participants with valuable tools and resources to help reach their worksite wellness goals. An awards ceremony will be held in November to recognize and celebrate the successes of participating businesses.
Registration begins January 30th and a kick-off seminar hosted by MUSC will provide interested businesses with additional information on the program.
About MUSC
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, The Medical University of South Carolina is the oldest medical school in the South. Today, MUSC continues the tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and residents, and has nearly 13,000 employees, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. As the largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $1.7 billion. MUSC operates a 750-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), and a leading Institute of Psychiatry. For more information on academic information or clinical services, visit www.musc.edu. For more information on hospital patient services, visit www.muschealth.com.
