SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Two South Dakota companies and the City of Sioux Falls are being honored today for becoming some of the healthiest workplaces in the state.
Chrissy Meyer with the American Heart Association says Avera Health, Dakotacare and Sioux Falls are helping their employees be active through the day.
Meyer says by implementing work site wellness programs and encouraging companies to creat a culture that motivates employees to start walking, you can kind of reverse the tide on those expenses.
They businesses and the city were recognized today for providing options of healthier food and physical activity.
According to the American Heart Association obesity alone costs some employers more that $12 billion in medical costs.
(Thanks to Greater Dakota News Service)