Murray Harber, Executive Director of the Mississippi Business Group on Health (MBGH) spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at the Club’s April 2, 2019, meeting. The subject of Mr. Harber’s presentation was "Employer Health Management", i.e. workplace wellness and health. He cited data which conclude that 50% of a person’s lifetime health is determined by lifestyle. Family history is a 20% determiner, and environment 10%. The balance is chemicals, substance abuse, etc. He discussed the wellness program implemented by Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance which included factors such as a healthy cafeteria, a Farmers' Market, incentives to live a healthy lifestyle, including workstation ergonomics, an active lifestyle, healthy eating and reduced sedentary times. The result has been reduced health benefit costs from the trend on which the company was embarked.
We thank Mr. Harber for his presentation and for his work on behalf of Mississippi companies and their employees. He is shown in the following photo with Club Member Marisa Davidson who introduced him.
