Tom Walsh In 2015, when John Fox moved from Georgia-based Emory Healthcare to become president and CEO of Beaumont Health in Michigan, he had his hands full integrating the eight hospitals, 145 outpatient sites, and 33,000 employees of the Beaumont, …

Melissa Anders While employers benefit from healthier employees, well-being has also been shown to contribute to a more robust economy and community. That’s why the Detroit Regional Chamber teamed up with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) to launch Wellness …

Greg Tasker How would you measure the well-being of metro Detroit? A community well-being is usually determined by economic activity — unemployment rates, housing sales, office occupancy, and more. But the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index measures a community’s overall health by …

Rene Wisely Ann Arbor tech entrepreneur Lisa McLaughlin made her career dreams come true, but only after surviving a nightmare. The University of Michigan graduate cofounded Workit Health, an addiction health care company that offers online treatment and telehealth medicine …

Rene Wisley Christopher White has lived in many locales throughout the world, including San Francisco, New York, and England, but he prefers Ann Arbor. White is the managing director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan’s …

Paul Vachon Today’s citizens benefit from a legacy of research about the relationship between urban green spaces and public health. Studies commissioned by the National Institute of Environmental Health Services cite evidence linking greater physical activity, increased social interactions, and …

Dawson Bell In less than a generation, workplace wellness has gone from an afterthought to a top priority. So much so that many now consider the health and well-being of their employees and their communities integral to a company’s bottom …

Dean Brody While our region has always been known for its strong automotive industry, the health care industry employs more individuals than any other sector in Michigan. Last year, the Detroit Regional Chamber in partnership with Accenture, set out to …

Melissa Anders From police officers to financial counselors, professionals throughout metro Detroit are working to improve the region’s well-being and make it a better place to live, work, and play. They are putting well-being practices into action, like engaging with …

HOW DOES MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION AFFECT MICHIGAN BUSINESS?   PETER LUCIDO 8TH DISTRICT AS AN OUTSPOKEN CRITIC OF LEGALIZED MARIJUANA FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST CONCERNS ABOUT THE NEW LAW? Regardless of Michigan’s laws, marijuana possession and use are …