Key Surgical launches Be Healthy 2012 program

Key Surgical®, a leading supplier of sterile processing and operating room supplies, is launching a year-long program to encourage its employees to adopt new, healthier lifestyles. And if the company's employees achieve a set level of healthy activities, they can earn a 1% year-end bonus - for simply getting healthier!

The goal of Key Surgical's Be Healthy 2012 program is to help Key Surgical employees feel better, look better, reduce their stress levels and choose healthier lifestyles. Employees who complete a health screening, a confidential online health assessment, and at least one of four health improvement programs offered and paid for by Key Surgical will earn a 0.5% year-end bonus for 2012. If 80% of the company's employees complete all three components of the program, each employee who participates will receive an additional 0.5% bonus.

"It pays to be healthy," said Scot Milchman, CEO and President of Key Surgical, "in more ways than one."

Key Surgical's Be Healthy 2012 program launches February 1 when Key Surgical employees will be invited to receive a free health screening and take a free, confidential online health assessment offered by HealthPartners®. HealthPartners health assessment is scientifically validated to identify individuals who are at high-risk for developing a diagnosis of diabetes or heart disease within the next 2.5 years. With a better understanding of their current state of health, Key Surgical employees can set goals to lead healthier, less stressful lives.

To help employees reach their goals, Key Surgical is also partnering with HealthPartners to offer well-being solutions including: health coaching, online programs and virtual coaching. Programs address health concerns such as weight management, stress management, and more. Health coaches include registered dietitians, exercise specialists, and tobacco cessation experts

In addition, Key Surgical is organizing Be Healthy 2012 events each month. Events include health education classes, yoga and kettle ball classes, and participation in walk and run events such as the Mall of America's annual Diabetes Walk and the Special Olympics 5K walk/run.

"There are two reasons we're doing this," said Scot Milchman, CEO and President of Key Surgical. "First, we're a company involved in the healthcare industry and we truly want our employees to lead healthier lives. Healthier employees means more productive, creative and happier employees.

"Second," Milchman continued, "our healthcare premiums are rising just like every other company. Healthier employees will help us keep our healthcare premiums in check."