USANA Honored By Utah Department of Health for Smoking Cessation Programs
Posted on: Friday, 18 July 2008, 12:01 CDT
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. was recognized on Thursday by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) for its worksite programs to help employees quit tobacco.
In an effort to encourage Utah businesses to create smoke-free workplaces, UDOH launched a contest to recognize employers and employees who develop smoking cessation programs. USANA's wellness coordinator and personal trainer, Brad Pace, submitted a winning essay for the contest about the smoke-free programs he leads at USANA.
"There are compelling health and economic reasons for employers to make their businesses smoke-free," said David Neville, media coordinator, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, UDOH. "We are proud to honor USANA as a health advocate and encourage more companies to implement similar programs."
As a health-conscious employer, USANA has funded a variety of smoking cessation programs, including bringing in paid instructors from the Utah Lung Association, allowing employees to take work time for cessation meetings, and even allowing employees to bring their family members to meetings in order to create a larger support base. The company also provided incentives--from gift cards to cash--to reward employees who quit tobacco.
Earlier this week, USANA received a 2008 Work/Life Award from the Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Office of Work & Family Life in recognition of the company's exceptional workplace and wellness programs.
In addition to its smoking cessation programs, USANA provides its employees with a fully equipped in-house gym, full-time personal trainer, extensive annual health fair and free nutritional products. The company also has implemented an employee-led environmental initiative by xeriscaping corporate headquarters, installing solar panels and rewarding employees for carpooling and driving low-emission vehicles.
About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Source: Business Wire
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