Introduction
Neil Goldfarb, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH), offers a preview of the diverse themes and sessions at the upcoming GPBCH Annual Wellness Summit scheduled for September 10, 2024. [link]
Key Themes
This year marks the 12th annual Wellness Summit for GPBCH. While previous years had specific themes, this year focuses on what employers need to know to improve workforce health and save costs. Topics range widely to address these needs.
Highlights of the Agenda
The summit features a packed agenda with notable speakers. Highlights include:
- Financial Wellbeing: A panel discussion on identifying and assisting employees with financial wellbeing beyond salary increases.
- Antiobesity Medicine Coverage: Discussions on the coverage of GLP-1s, their costs, and benefits.
- Diabetes Management: A case study from the Metro Nashville school district on continuous glucose monitoring.
- Migraine Management: Strategies for employers to manage migraine prevalence and its impact on productivity.
- Food as Medicine: Insights into promoting healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases.
Networking Opportunities
The summit provides community tables for organizations like the American Heart Association to share resources. Attendees can network with exhibitors offering valuable resources at little or no cost.
Conclusion
The program is open to both members and non-members, encouraging a great turnout to foster new connections and learnings to enhance workforce health and wellbeing.
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