The 5th Annual Prevention & Well-Being Congress

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About the 2015 Prevention and Well-Being Congress

A revolutionary agenda that directly responds to a maturing wellness industry by moving beyond Wellness 101 and laying out the framework for real discussion and real idea exchange through real employer experiences. Challenge the way you think about wellness and reposition your program. Develop the wellness business case of the future – understand the role of employer and employee accountability, comply with new incentives rules and integrate technology that is customized to impact your workforce.

2015 Speakers

Darren Burgess Vice President, Benefits and HR Systems Golden Living	Jennifer D’Urso, MPH, TTS Health and Wellness Program Administrator County of Riverside	Dee W. Edington Founder and CEO Edington Associates
Kelly C. Smith Haley Partner, Employment Law and Litigation Group Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP	Dana Hammonds Director, Player Affairs and Development NFL Players Association	Carol Harnett President Council for Disability Awareness (CDA)
Douglas Harrington Clinical Professor Keck School of Medicine, USC	Andrew Heffner Events Coordinator Bar Marco	Christopher Henry Vice President, Talent and Organizational Development MGM Resorts International
Rebecca Kelly, PhD, RD, CDE Director, Health Enhancement Planning The University of Alabama	Stephen M. Lacy Chairman and CEO Meredith Corporation	Soeren Mattke, M.D., D.Sc. Senior Scientist and Managing Director RAND Corporation
Aparna Niroola Vice President, Health & Benefits Consulting, Health Transformation Team Aon Hewitt	Tim O'Neil, MBA, CEBS Director, Employee Benefits and Wellness Meredith Corporation	Christina Papoulias Wellness Specialist Marriott International
Brett Powell, CWPC Regional Vice President American Institute for Preventive Medicine	Heather Provino Chief Executive Officer Provant Health	Rick Rautenberg Wellness Program Coordinator Nelnet
Colleen Reilly, MBA, MSM President Total Well-Being	Jennifer Schneider, MD, MS Chief Medical Officer Castlight Health	Patricia Simmons, MS, RDN National Health Solutions Leader Aetna
Audrey Thompson, MS Statewide Wellness Director Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)	Susan Thompson Wellness Director National Instruments	Drew Walters Manager, Benefits and HRIS Pomeroy IT Solutions Sales Company, Inc

2014 Attendee Testimonials

“Phenomenal, on-target, efficient course to gain critical, cutting-edge data in the field of corporate wellness. Extremely helpful.”
– Jeralyn Brossfield, MD, Director, Eisenhower Medical Institute

 “Eye opening! Lots of opportunity and ideas for moving forward.”
– Hannia Campos, Senior Lecturer, Harvard School of Public Health

“This has been a really valuable use of my time. I feel much more equipped for my job responsibilities as a result of my attendance here.”
– Jordan Wooter, Manager, Wellness Programming, Senior Care Centers

 “Overall, I felt this conference was extremely beneficial and a great use of my time. I will take a lot of thought provoking information back to my employer and see what we can use  to integrate into our employer  wellness program. Really excited!”
– Amanda Higley, Senior Wellness Program Specialist, Blue Shield of California

“Timely, relevant and impactful topics and speakers.”
– Sandra Grunwaldt, Full Engagement Training and Diabetes Education Manager, San Juan Regional Medical Center

“Such a great conference! From the registration process to the program content and speakers – a great effort and experience!”
– Susie Hepner, Vice President, Sales, ActiveHealth Management

“Very good presentations and speakers. I enjoyed the audience size which contributed to a good time to network and collaborate”
– Cody Montgomery, Director of Wellness, Senior Care Centers

"World Congress has a real time view of Wellness & Prevention with futures ideas and real success stories. Wonderful, credible presenters and very engaging. Thank you."
– Lauren Fletcher, PHR, GBD, Benefits & Wellness Specialist, American Fidelity Assurance

"Very helpful information. Assures me that our company has much more to do, but we are on the right track!"
– Peggy Creek, Vice President, Human Resources & Development, Americo Financial Life & Annuity Insurance Company

"The Prevention & Wellness Congress provides a unique collaboration and exposure between community stakeholders and vendors all for a shared purpose of learning best practices and innovation. Thank you for a well-run and innovative conference. Excellent."
– Jeralyn Brossfield, MD, Medical Director, Eisenhower Wellness Programs, Eisenhower Medical Center

"This conference was a well-balanced program full of experts in the field who use evidence based practices to change the wellness programs of the country. It provided some very insightful trends that we will be able to implement at our organization"
– Carrie Cohen, Rehabilitation Services Director and Wellness Coordinator, Pullman Regional Hospital

"The conference is an excellent opportunity to learn from your peers. Great speakers, great information and great networking!"
– Debra Birt, Special Project Consultant, Center for Sustainable Health, Arizona State University