BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The National
Business Group on Health, a national non-profit organization of large
employers, today honored sanofi-aventis U.S. for its commitment and
dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging a healthy
lifestyle for its employees and families.
Sanofi-aventis U.S. was among 52 employers that received the Best
Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the Leadership Summit sponsored
by the National Business Group on Health's (NBGH) Institute on the Costs
and Health Effects of Obesity. The company received a Gold Award for its
health awareness program.
"There's no question that the passion, productivity and even the
creativity of our employees are tied to their health and wellness," said
Liz Donnelly, Vice President, Benefits, Rewards & People Management for
sanofi-aventis U.S. "It follows that the quality we bring to patients is
related to the extent to which we help our employees and their families
realize their health goals. But even beyond any patient or marketplace
outcomes, caring for our employees is simply the right thing to do. For all
these reasons, I'm proud and honored that sanofi-aventis U.S. has received
this Gold Award."
The winning sanofi-aventis U.S. Health Awareness program is part of the
company's 5-year Sustainability plan, which is committed to continuously
improve the healthcare provided to employees and their families. The
strategy is two-fold, comprising both health information which is
vigorously and regularly disseminated to employees and action, comprising
numerous practical health programs and resources. Sanofi-aventis U.S.
strongly encourages employees to identify their areas of personal health
concern and take action to make necessary changes while the company
supports these efforts on multiple levels using various communications
tools.
"We are very pleased to honor sanofi-aventis U.S. for their innovation
and commitment to providing lifestyle improvement programs designed to
encourage healthier lifestyles for their employees," said Helen Darling,
President of the NBGH. "Sanofi-aventis U.S. and its management team should
be proud of both their initiatives and ongoing support of helping employees
to choose a healthier way of life."
Now in its fourth year, the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles
awards acknowledge and reward those employers that recognize the urgent
need to improve their workers' health, productivity and quality of life.
The underlying goal of the program is to serve as a catalyst to encourage
all employers to take action.
Winners of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards were
honored in one of three categories: Platinum, for established programs with
measurable outcomes; Gold, for creating cultural and environmental changes
that support employees who have made a commitment to long-term behavior
changes; and Silver, for those employers who have launched significant
programs or services to promote living a healthier lifestyle.
About sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers,
develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of
everyone. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York
(NYSE: SNY). For more information, visit http://www.sanofi-aventis.us
About the National Business Group on Health
The National Business Group on Health is the nation's only non-profit,
membership organization of large employers devoted exclusively to finding
innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most important health
care and related benefits issues. The NBGH identifies and shares best
practices in health benefits, disability, health and productivity, related
paid time off and work/life balance issues. NBGH members provide health
coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their
families. For more information about the NBGH, visit
http://www.businessgrouphealth.org
CONTACT: Marc Greene, sanofi-aventis U.S., 908-981-4780
SOURCE sanofi-aventis
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