Lt. Governor Promotes Wellness At Work
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Lt. Governor Aiona helped launch the 2008 Fittest Executives competition to encourage worksite wellness programs and healthier living in Hawai`i.
The Lt. Governor joins (from left) Hawai`i Business Magazine Publisher David Tumilowicz, Communications Pacific Chairman and CEO Kitty Lagareta, L&L Drive-Inn CEO Eddie Flores and American Heart Association O`ahu Metro Board Chairman George Weir.
The contest, sponsored by Hawai‘i Business Magazine, will take place throughout June. All employees are encouraged to nominate top executives to take a 15-minute fitness evaluation at the Honolulu Club and make a pledge to the American Heart Association to encourage their executives to participate.
In his remarks, Lt. Governor Aiona applauded the magazine for teaming with the Medical Corner, Honolulu Club and American Heart Association to search for the fittest executives in the state.
“This is about recognizing top management as role models for healthy living,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “The healthier your employees are, the fewer absences you’ll have, and the more productive your people will be.”
The Lt. Governor added that there is much that Hawai‘i employers can do to keep their employees healthy. “By fostering a healthy workplace, you’ll help people live better lives and strengthen your own business. The best ways for employers to start is by modeling healthy living.”
The competition comes at a time when heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Hawai‘i, where studies show 230 people across the state die each year.
In response, the State has taken steps to encourage residents to increase physical activity and improve nutrition. Among them is implementing strategies from the statewide Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan released in August 2007.
The strategies include establishing worksite wellness programs, which have been proven to increase the health of workers and boost morale. In October 2008, the State will hold a physical activity and nutrition forum, which will include workshops on how to implement worksite wellness in businesses and various agencies.
Lt. Governor Aiona views the fittest executive competition as part of a broader effort to create a healthier environment for residents. “Already, we’ve made great strides, and with continued support, we’ll make Hawai‘i a healthier place to live,” Lt. Governor Aiona said.
In his remarks, Lt. Governor Aiona applauded the magazine for teaming with the Medical Corner, Honolulu Club and American Heart Association to search for the fittest executives in the state.
“This is about recognizing top management as role models for healthy living,” Lt. Governor Aiona said. “The healthier your employees are, the fewer absences you’ll have, and the more productive your people will be.”
The Lt. Governor added that there is much that Hawai‘i employers can do to keep their employees healthy. “By fostering a healthy workplace, you’ll help people live better lives and strengthen your own business. The best ways for employers to start is by modeling healthy living.”
The competition comes at a time when heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Hawai‘i, where studies show 230 people across the state die each year.
In response, the State has taken steps to encourage residents to increase physical activity and improve nutrition. Among them is implementing strategies from the statewide Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan released in August 2007.
The strategies include establishing worksite wellness programs, which have been proven to increase the health of workers and boost morale. In October 2008, the State will hold a physical activity and nutrition forum, which will include workshops on how to implement worksite wellness in businesses and various agencies.
Lt. Governor Aiona views the fittest executive competition as part of a broader effort to create a healthier environment for residents. “Already, we’ve made great strides, and with continued support, we’ll make Hawai‘i a healthier place to live,” Lt. Governor Aiona said.
- Sign up for the 2008 Fittest Executives competition.
- Learn more about the Healthy Hawai`i program.
