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Finding Normal

Published by Jeanne Hartig, RN in Press Releases on August 13th, 2020

Finding Normal

A Perspective on the New Order of Things

Jeanne Puglisi Hartig, RN

It has been many months since the COVID-19 pandemic literally jolted us out of our familiar everyday routines and launched us on unfamiliar roads for our work, home and social lives. We have had to learn new ways for just about everything we do, which has been unsettling for many of us. I recently had a discussion with a friend who was tired of waiting for things to “get back to normal.” She had started to believe that things would never get back to the pre-pandemic normal. I think she’s right—we can’t go back to normal because what is “normal” changes throughout life. And that’s a good thing!

“You can never go home again,” is a sentiment I hear often from my 30-something year-old daughters and their friends. I believe this is because as we grow and evolve throughout our lives, so does our “normal.” From changing diapers, to carpooling middle schoolers, to having grandkids run through our homes, we open our hearts and minds to the things that come with life’s stages. These become the new order of things, the new normal in our lives.

Change is not always easy, and this is very true with the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, our normal includes telework, wearing masks, maintaining our distance, and adapting to new rules and recommendations to keep everyone safe. The new order of things has changed, but there is no need to “long” for normal to come. It has been (and will continue to be) with us all along. Our challenge is to turn the discomfort into an opportunity for growth.

WellAdvantage Partners with Healthiest Maryland Businesses to Promote Employee Wellness

Published by admin in Press Releases on May 7th, 2015

SYKESVILLE, MD (May 5, 2015) – As we enter Employee Health & Fitness Month, WellAdvantage is proud to announce its partnership with Healthiest Maryland Businesses, a statewide initiative designed to engage business leaders in maximizing Maryland employees’ well-being.

“We are excited to partner with Healthiest Maryland Businesses and other employers to promote healthy living in the workplace,” shared WellAdvantage CEO Bonnie Monroe. “We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees and the employees of our clients, and this designation helps to strengthen our program and employee offerings.”

As a part of its own employee wellness program, as well as the programs administered for clients, WellAdvantage offers:

Health education including skills development, behavior change classes, awareness building brochures and posters,
Supportive physical and social environments for health improvement, which includes tobacco free policies, subsidized gym memberships, and more,
Employee screenings with adequate treatment and follow up. We offer Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and biometric screenings to all employees and their families, and
Healthy lifestyle mobile app and interactive site to support employees in their daily health and fitness journey.

With the knowledge that most people spend much of their awake time in the workplace, finding ways to partner with employers to help their employees live their healthiest and happiest life is part of the WellAdvantage mission. WellAdvantage continues to stay at the forefront of workplace wellness.

About WellAdvantage™

WellAdvantage is an award-winning preventive health and corporate wellness company. Since 2001, WellAdvantage has developed innovative, customized wellness programs that deliver proven results in health awareness and disease prevention. WellAdvantage offers clients the latest in personal health monitoring and management technology, wellness coaching, biometric screenings, aggregate outcomes reporting and corporate incentive programs. WellAdvantage is MBE/WBE certified. For more information, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage.

About Healthiest Maryland Businesses

As the nation and the state implement health reforms to increase access to health care for more Maryland families and businesses, prevention becomes a top priority to improve health and contain rising health care costs. The Healthiest Maryland Businesses movement uses workplace wellness initiatives to support employees and their families in creating healthier lifestyles that reduce health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. Wellness programs often focus on healthier food choices, increasing physical activity in and out of the workplace, and smoking cessation.

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WellAdvantage Announces New Growth Strategy and New CEO

Published by admin in Press Releases on January 27th, 2015

Former VP of Operations Bonnie Monroe takes on new leadership role, as Jeanne Sherwood transitions to President and Founder

SYKESVILLE, MD (January 27, 2015) – WellAdvantage™, a preventive health and corporate wellness company, today announces that its CEO Jeanne Sherwood will transition into a new role as President and Founder, focusing on leadership and advocacy within the growing field of corporate wellness. Taking on the role of CEO is Bonnie Monroe, who has served as Vice President of Operations for the last two years, ushering the organization through its largest growth phase thus far.

With the strategic reorganization of its leadership, WellAdvantage will direct its efforts toward making a greater impact on workplace wellness through industry leadership, education and advocacy, as well as safety and wellness integration.

“I have been the CEO of WellAdvantage since starting the company in 2001. This transition means realizing a dream come true. As President and Founder, I will focus on sharing best practices and industry knowledge through national and international speaking engagements, advocacy efforts, research and other published works,” shares Ms. Sherwood.

Since joining WellAdvantage in 2013, Ms. Monroe has implemented numerous strategic initiatives through change management, built cross-functional teams and maximized employee performance and outcomes. She introduced the company to new, cutting-edge technology, which has since been implemented throughout its various programs. With this innovative approach to wellness services, WellAdvantage has reduced maintenance efforts and increased customer engagement.

“WellAdvantage has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years. I could not be more proud of the WellAdvantage team and all that we have accomplished to date. We are working on several new initiatives and services, and I’m excited to lead the organization through this new growth phase,” adds Ms. Monroe.

For more information about WellAdvantage, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage or call (410) 795-7579.

About WellAdvantage™
WellAdvantage is an award-winning preventive health and corporate wellness company. Since 2001, WellAdvantage has developed innovative, customized wellness programs that deliver proven results in health awareness and disease prevention. WellAdvantage offers clients the latest in personal health monitoring and management technology, wellness coaching, biometric screenings, aggregate outcomes reporting and corporate incentive programs. WellAdvantage is MBE/WBE certified. For more information, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage.

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WellAdvantage Selected as Carroll County Chamber’s 2014 Small Business of the Year

Published by admin in Press Releases on November 3rd, 2014

SYKESVILLE, MD (October 30, 2014) – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has named WellAdvantage™ as its 2014 Small Business of the Year within the category of 11-50 employees. The chamber’s business awards dinner will be held on Thursday, November 9 at Cre-a-tv Studios in Eldersburg, MD.

The Small Business of the Year Awards program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by small businesses.

“We are thrilled to receive this distinguished award from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Carroll County has been our headquarters and home for more than 13 years, and we enjoy being a part of this thriving business community,” shares Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood, RN, CEO of WellAdvantage.

The complete list of award recipients and information about the awards program can be found on the chamber’s website: 8th Annual Carroll County Small Business Awards. For more information about WellAdvantage, please visit welladvantage.com or call (410) 795-7579.

About WellAdvantage™

About the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

We’ve been building relationships since 1924. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce exists to promote a sound economic environment in which our business community can prosper. For more information, please visit http://carrollcountychamber.org.

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WellAdvantage™ Ranks #1 Among BBJ’s 25 Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses

Published by admin in Press Releases on August 1st, 2014

WellAdvantage™, a preventive health and corporate wellness company, ranks number one (#1) on the Baltimore Business Journal’s (BBJ) list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses. The BBJ list ranks 25 woman-led companies in the Greater Baltimore area according to the percentage of growth between 2012 and 2013. Business leaders were recognized at the BBJ’s Enterprising Women breakfast event on August 1, 2014 at Martin’s West in Baltimore.

WellAdvantage provides comprehensive wellness services for its clients, which range in size from 200 to 90,000 employees around the globe. WellAdvantage’s services include personal health monitoring and management technology; biometric screenings; corporate flu shot clinics; health coaching and more, helping clients reduce health risks up to 40 percent in areas like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The national average for wellness programs is just 23 percent.

WellAdvantage CEO Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood is motivated by these results and honored by the BBJ recognition. “The impact of our wellness program is very real for both employees and employers. Reducing health risks means employees lead healthier and happier lives at work and at home. Employers experience a tremendous return in both decreased employee turnover and insurance premiums. That’s real money at a time when insurance rates are only creeping up, companies without a comprehensive wellness program in place are at a severe disadvantage,” shares Ms. Sherwood.

To be considered for the list of Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses, companies had to be headquartered in Greater Baltimore, at least 51 percent woman-owned and making at least $50,000 in annual revenue.

For more information on the BBJ’s list of Fastest Growing Women-Owned Businesses, please visit http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/. For more on WellAdvantage, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage.

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WellAdvantage™ CEO Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood Receives Baltimore SmartCEO Brava! Award

Published by admin in Press Releases on July 2nd, 2014

SmartCEO’s 2014 Brava! Awards recognize 30 of Greater Baltimore’s top women business leaders.

SYKESVILLE, MD (July 2, 2014) – Baltimore SmartCEO has named WellAdvantage™ CEO Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood, RN as one of its 2014 Brava! Award winners. The Brava! Awards program celebrates female CEOs who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. This year’s award recipients include 30 of Greater Baltimore’s top women business leaders, who will be recognized at an awards ceremony on July 17, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore.

“I am thrilled to be included among this distinguished group of women, who are building businesses while also enriching communities and lives throughout the Greater Baltimore area,” shares Ms. Sherwood.

The 2014 award recipients collectively generate more than $154 million in annual revenue and employ over 1,177 individuals. The winners will be profiled in the July/August issue of SmartCEO magazine.

“Brava winners possess the utmost qualities in a leader — vision, passion, compassion, dedication, perseverance. Every one of this year’s winners exhibits these qualities in running their business, their families and their philanthropic activities. They give 110 percent of themselves,” says Jaime Nespor, regional president of SmartCEO Media. “We are honored and humbled to recognize a group of women who are truly making a difference in the world.”

For more information on the SmartCEO Brava! Awards, please visit http://smartceo.com. For more information on WellAdvantage, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage.

About SmartCEO
SmartCEO’s mission is to educate and inspire the business community through its award-winning magazine, connections at C-level events and access to valuable online resources. SmartCEO’s integrated media platforms reach decision makers in the Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, metropolitan areas.

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WellAdvantage™ Named 2014 Maryland Business Breakthrough Award Winner

Published by admin in Press Releases on May 30th, 2014

Maryland Chamber Business Breakthrough Awards

L-R: Kathy Snyder, President/CEO Maryland Chamber Bill Ripken, Co-Chairman/Executive Vice President Ripken Baseball, Jeanne Sherwood, WellAdvantage, Tom Graham, Chair, Maryland Chamber. Vice President People Strategies and Human Resources, Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Photo Credit: Coyle Studios, www.coylestudios.com

SYKESVILLE, MD (May 30, 2014) — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has named WellAdvantage™ as its 2014 Business Breakthrough Award recipient within the category of 11-50 employees. The award was announced on May 29, during a luncheon held at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD.

WellAdvantage was selected based on its position as a pioneer in the corporate wellness industry, as well as its increase in 2013 sales revenue of 235 percent over 2012. In addition, WellAdvantage was recognized for achieving success through a blend of innovative services, outstanding employee relationships and dedicated community service.

“We are delighted and honored to be recognized in this way by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. The work we do every day is our passion and reward,” shares Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood, RN, CEO of WellAdvantage.

“We help employers make workplace wellness a reality and an easy win for everyone. When employee health is a priority and employees have access to the tools, information and resources to live their best and healthiest life, we see the company thrive as well — productivity, loyalty and profits increase.”

The complete list of award recipients can be found on the Maryland Chamber’s website: Maryland Chamber Announces Business Breakthrough Award Winners. For more information about WellAdvantage, please visit welladvantage.com or call (410) 795-7579.

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Introducing the WellAdvantage Coaching Institute™

Published by WellAdvantage Staff in Press Releases on May 12th, 2014

Today marks an exciting time for all of us at WellAdvantage as we embark on a new dimension of health and wellness services with the launch of the WellAdvantage Coaching Institute™.

Developed in response to increasing demand from individuals and corporations for personalized help in creating the behavior changes needed to bring about lasting improvements in health and wellness, the Institute represents the continual growth of WellAdvantage’s benefits-oriented services to clients.

We invite you to visit our new website at welladvantagecoaching.com. There you will find information about the coaching programs offered to both individuals and groups, including a special free trial offer for those seeking personal wellness coaching. While exploring our new website, we invite you to sign up for our free newsletter and download a copy of our new cookbook, WellFed: 10 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle.

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Insurance Veteran Stacey Davis Joins WellAdvantage to Promote Corporate Wellness and Preventive Health

Published by admin in Press Releases on February 11th, 2014

Stacey Whitesell Davis, Sales Director, WellAdvantage

SYKESVILLE, MD (February 6, 2014) – WellAdvantage, a preventive health and corporate wellness company, is thrilled to announce the addition of Sales Director Stacey Whitesell Davis. Davis, an insurance industry veteran of more than 25 years, is focused on aligning WellAdvantage programs with the needs of insurance agencies and employers around the country. The implementation of corporate wellness programs leads to cost savings in the millions for many companies nationwide. Davis becomes the main sales contact for WellAdvantage, coordinating all sales activities including contract execution for specific sets of wellness solutions.

Davis graduated from Towson University with a BS in Business with concentrations in Accounting and Human Resource Management. Throughout her career, Davis served in several sales positions, including management, for Carefirst, Kaiser Permanente and most recently Aetna. Davis works to achieve strong, collaborative relationships with clients and has extensive industry knowledge around benefits and employee programs. She is licensed in 48 states and is currently working on her CEBS designation.

WellAdvantage provides complimentary wellness program consultations for insurance brokers, human resources professionals, executives and business owners. For more information, contact Stacey Davis at sdavis@welladvantage.com or via telephone at (410) 795.7579.

About WellAdvantage
WellAdvantage is a corporate wellness company with the mission to provide clients with access to activities, services, and education in the areas of health, wellness, stress reduction and fitness in the workplace. WellAdvantage works to improve the quality of life for the employees and families of clients, as well as its own employees, while striving to be an innovator and industry leader in the area of Worksite Health Promotion. For more information, please visit http://localhost/wellAdvantage.

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