South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge

SCHBC Founder and Director, Dr. Susan Johnson, has been honored as one of?SC Biz News’ Palmetto Power honorees! This recognition celebrates South Carolina’s most innovative and influential leaders across various sectors. ? Dr. Johnson’s visionary leadership and dedication to advancing health and wellbeing have been instrumental in building healthier, more resilient, and thriving communities across our state. ? Congratulations, Dr. Johnson, on this well-deserved honor! https://lnkd.in/grg7w3Rt ? #PalmettoPower?#Leadership?#SCHealthyBizChallenge?#SCHBC?#WorkplaceWellness?#SouthCarolina

This month, we proudly celebrated our inaugural SCHBC Fellowship recognition event!??? Over the past nine months, our fellows worked tirelessly, leveraging organizational coaching and the evidence-based Strategy for Wellbeing assessment to develop impactful initiatives tailored to their employee populations. At the event, each fellow showcased remarkable progress in enhancing organizational wellbeing, launching innovative programs, and addressing key employee needs. Inviting organizational leaders further highlighted their dedication and the importance of their work. Congratulations to our incredible 2024 fellows for their outstanding contributions!??? Christy DeLuca, JD, SHRM-SCP, Town of Mount Pleasant Brooks Wheeler and Kristina Ravenel, Mashburn Construction Carly Duffy, MPH, RD, Thorne ??Star Ross, SHRM-SCP??, Atlas Tech Kristin Willman, Select Health of South Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Candy Marlowe, Charleston County Government We’re excited to expand this transformative program statewide and will soon share details about the 2025 SCHBC Fellowship cohort. Stay tuned! Susan Johnson, Kaitlin DaPore, NBC-HWC, Caitlin (Rafferty) Townsend PhD, CHES, Mike Harris, Paul Wieters, Joey Current, Madison James, MPH, PMP #SCHBC #SCHealthyBizChallenge #workplacewellness #HealthySC ? ?

???SCHBC Fellowship Spotlight??? ? This month, we are thrilled to feature Kristin Willman, Corporate Wellness Consultant at Select Health of South Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas, as part of our 2024 SCHBC Fellowship cohort! ? Q: Outside of work, what contributes to your personal health and wellbeing? A:?“My husband and I love kayaking and hiking—it’s our way of connecting with nature. I also tend to two large garden boxes in our backyard, harvesting fresh, healthy food. Another passion of mine is sewing, which I find therapeutic and rewarding—I even used to make clothes for my children!” ? Q: What workplace wellness milestone are you most proud of? A:?“I’m proud of bringing creative wellness activities to our associates, such as virtual group cycle rides, wellbeing book clubs, gardening workshops, relaxation teas with meditation, and group painting classes. These initiatives make wellness engaging and accessible!” ? Q: What advice would you offer to organizations considering SCHBC? A:?“Just do it! The networking with health, wellness, and HR professionals is invaluable. SCHBC seminars showcase inspiring models of workplace wellness and provide tools like the Strategy for Wellbeing Assessment to guide impactful improvements.” ? Kristin’s dedication to fostering health and wellbeing within her organization and beyond is truly inspiring. Please join us in celebrating her as a valued member of our SCHBC community! ? #SCHBC #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeWellness #CorporateHealth #HealthyBusiness #Leadership

You're Invited to our SCHBC Member Appreciation Holiday Party! Join us at?the Wonderer Charleston?for the SCHBC Member Appreciation Holiday Party on December 5th as we celebrate the season and the achievements of our members across South Carolina! This festive drop-in event is our way of showing appreciation for your commitment to creating healthier workplaces and communities. Whether you're joining us locally or traveling from the Midlands or Upstate, we encourage you to come experience the holiday season in the Lowcountry! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, celebrate a successful year, and enjoy some festive cheer together. Space is limited - RSVP soon, we hope to see you there!

We’re proud to celebrate Milliken & Company as the 2024 SCHBC Exemplar Award honoree, recognized among South Carolina Chamber of Commerce member organizations!??? ? Presented by the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge at the SC Chamber's 45th Annual Summit, this award underscores Milliken’s longstanding commitment to advancing workforce and community wellbeing. ? Milliken’s impactful efforts not only uplift their employees but also ripple throughout the state, setting a powerful example of prioritizing health at work and beyond. Their dedication to wellbeing aligns with the state chamber’s vision, as emphasized at this year’s Summit, to foster healthier, more vibrant, and successful business communities across South Carolina. ? Congratulations to Milliken & Company for leading the way in building a brighter, healthier future for all! Susan Johnson, Mike Harris, Kaitlin DaPore, NBC-HWC, Caitlin (Rafferty) Townsend PhD, CHES, Jessica Phillips (JP) Tyson, MBA, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, AssuredPartners, Proactive MD, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health, SC Biz News ? #EmployeeWellness #SCHBCExemplarAward #SCHealthyBizChallenge?#WorforceWellbeing #SouthCarolina #HealthySC

Another successful statewide seminar series in the books! I'm so grateful for our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, stakeholders and members for taking time out of busy schedules to come together for the collective goal of a healthier workforce in South Carolina. Thank you for all you do to help grow the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge and promote a healthy business community!

SCHBC Fellow Spotlight This month, we’re excited to feature two members of the 2024 SCHBC Fellowship cohort: Brooks Wheeler, Culture Coordinator, and Kristina Ravenel, Project Manager, both from?Mashburn Construction.?Their commitment to employee wellbeing and efforts to create a healthier workplace make leaders in their industry and beyond. ? Q: What activities or hobbies do you enjoy for personal health and wellbeing? ? Brooks: I love the beach! I stay active with walking, biking, yoga, infrared sauna sessions, and playing pickleball. Exercising with friends keeps me accountable. I also enjoy cooking, always adding lots of color to my meals. ? Kristina: Running and exercising are my go-to, along with keeping up with my kids’ busy schedules! ? Q: What success in workplace wellbeing are you most proud of? ? Brooks: Mashburn has been a wellness leader for over 14 years. I’m proud of our team-building activities, health challenges, lunch-and-learns, and community outreach that align with our mission. ? Kristina: We’ve encouraged our team to utilize wellness benefits, like flu shots, hydration challenges, and staying active, making health conversations a part of our culture. ? Q: What advice do you have for other organizations considering the SC Healthy Business Challenge? ? Brooks: The SCHBC offers incredible resources to keep your team motivated and healthy—every company should join! ? Kristina: Involve your team in wellness initiatives and encourage leadership to participate. It boosts engagement and productivity! Join us in celebrating Brooks and Kristina’s dedication to workplace wellbeing as 2024 SCHBC Wellbeing Fellows! #SCHealthyBiz?#SCHBC?#Wellbeing #HealthyTeams?#WorkplaceWellness ?

The SCHBC Fall 2024 Seminar Series has concluded, with impactful events held in the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry regions of the state. Over 300 attendees joined us statewide to delve into innovative strategies for advancing workforce wellbeing, prioritizing mental health, and fostering collaboration across sectors to drive meaningful conversations. We extend our deepest gratitude to our expert speakers and panelists—Dr. Rachel Brown, Mike Harris, Troy Corley, Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, and Caitlin (Rafferty) Townsend PhD, CHES—along with our moderator, Kaitlin DaPore, NBC-HWC, for guiding these dynamic discussions. Their valuable insights helped our members understand how to build strong foundations for workforce wellbeing while encouraging innovation and collaboration. We also want to extend a special thanks to our regional exhibitors, including?Caroline Moluf?and?Wes Hickman - Professional EOS Implementer??from EOS Worldwide,?Big Red Barn Retreat,?LiveWell Greenville,?SC Biz News,?MUSC Health & Wellness Institute, and?MUSC Business Health, who's contributions enriched our conversations and highlighted the importance of connecting organizations and individuals with resources in their own communities. We also want to recognize our seminar series sponsor,?Rymedi?along with our regional sponsors-?AssuredPartners,?South Carolina Federal Credit Union?and?Proactive MD?as well as our presenting sponsor,?BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, who make our programming possible. Get Social! Attendees can view full photo galleries from each region and are encouraged to share their photos on social media. Don’t forget to tag the SC Healthy Business Challenge or use the hashtag?#SCHealthyBizChallenge?when posting! Upstate Gallery:?https://lnkd.in/eZmuQiiD Lowcountry Gallery:?https://lnkd.in/eRiZNAXY Midlands Gallery:?https://lnkd.in/ebKbUyru Stay tuned for our upcoming events and engagement opportunities!?Let’s continue to work together toward healthier, more resilient workplaces across South Carolina.

We wrapped up our Fall 2024 seminar series with an incredible Midlands session on September 24th. We were thrilled to host an amazing panel of experts who shared insights on how collaboration can drive workforce wellbeing. From clinical care and direct primary care approaches to innovative insurance benefits and consulting, our panel highlighted the power of working together to create lasting, impactful solutions for healthier workplaces. Thank you to our panelists, Caitlin (Rafferty) Townsend PhD, CHES, Rachel Brown, Mike Harris and Troy Corley and moderator Kaitlin DaPore, NBC-HWC, our sponsors and partners, Rymedi, Proactive MD, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, SC Biz News and Columbia Chamber, and our exhibitors, Big Red Barn Retreat, MUSC Health and Wes Hickman - Professional EOS Implementer? for sharing your time, expertise and resources. Also, we want to extend our gratitude to Mayor Daniel Rickenmann from the City of Columbia SC for joining us and welcoming the Midlands community. Your support is invaluable as we work together to build a healthier future for all South Carolina businesses. Thank you to all who joined us for this inspiring discussion—let’s continue to build a healthier future for all South Carolina businesses!

We are thrilled to see Wes Carter and Atlantic Packaging continuing their incredible work at the intersection of well-being, sustainability, and commerce! Wes was our keynote speaker at the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge's 2023 Spring Seminar Series, where he inspired us to think holistically about the health of our people, communities, and planet. Atlantic Packaging’s first-ever Healthy People, Healthy Planet Report is a testament to their unwavering commitment to creating a healthier supply chain, reducing plastic pollution, and fostering a sustainable future. Together, we can create a world where business success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. We encourage everyone to check out their report to learn more about their impactful efforts!