UnitedHealthcare Recognizes Medline for Successful Worksite Wellness Program

Medline is one of 11 organizations across the country honored by UnitedHealthcare

Seventh annual “Well Deserved” award recognizes employers for their commitment to wellness programs that enable employees to take an active role in their health and well-being

MUNDELEIN, Ill (Aug. 27, 2015) – UnitedHealthcare has announced the winners of its “Well Deserved” award, an annual honor given to employers that have implemented innovative, industry-leading worksite wellness programs that helped improve their employees’ health and well-being.

Medline, a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions across the continuum of care, offers a diverse wellness program to its employees and families. Features include the following:

• Free, on-site biometric screenings, health risk assessment tools, flu shots, mammograms and health seminars at many locations
• Bilingual nurse liaison who meets one-on-one with employees, leads lectures, performs blood pressure screenings and travels to various locations and divisions
• Discounted wellness-related employee purchase campaigns in addition to gym membership reimbursements 

Medline also offers subsidized healthy menu options and has a staffed fitness center at its corporate office in Mundelein, Ill. In addition, the company’s call center in Dubuque, Iowa created an inside walking track and a meditation room for stress management. Medline also incorporates a robust ergonomic program for employees with more than 700 kangaroo desks to encourage standing instead of sitting in the office.

“Medline is committed to improving patient care and enhancing the quality of people’s lives. That’s why improving the health and wellness of our employees matters a great deal to us and is a natural extension of that commitment,” says Karen Ferraro, chief human resources officer at Medline. “We are proud to receive this honor and look forward to developing more programs to improve the wellness of our employees.”

Other organizations earning a Well Deserved award include:

• American Greetings, Cleveland, Ohio
• American Hotel Register Company, Vernon Hills, Ill.
• Bellin Health, Green Bay, Wis.
• Graebel Companies, Aurora, Colo.
• Holland & Hart LLP, Denver, Colo.
• MGIC Investment Corp, Milwaukee, Wis.           
• OCLC, Dublin, Ohio
• Orbital ATK, Dulles, Va.
• School District of Waukesha, Waukesha, Wis.
• SIRVA, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, worksite wellness programs “can improve employee satisfaction, reduce stress, decrease absenteeism and increase productivity.” UnitedHealthcare data reveal that worksite wellness programs may result in lower medical costs and better primary and preventive health care decisions for employees who participate.

“UnitedHealthcare congratulates these companies for encouraging a culture of health at their workplaces and helping their employees live healthier lives,” said Colleen Van Ham, president and CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois and Northwest Indiana. “A healthier and more engaged workforce can lead to better health as well as increased employee satisfaction and productivity.”

This is UnitedHealthcare’s seventh year of recognizing employer customers with “Well Deserved” awards for their outstanding health and wellness programs, working with an external broker review panel to review and judge all applicants.

About Medline

Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions that help customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., the company offers 350,000+ medical devices and support services through more than 1,200 direct sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for customers across the continuum of care.  For more information on Medline, go to www.medline.com or http://mkt.medline.com/advancing-blog/social-media/ to connect with Medline on its social media channels.

About UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, military service members, retirees and their families, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 850,000 physicians and care professionals, and

6,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at uhc.com or follow @myUHC on Twitter.