Humana Announced as Exclusive Arizona, California, Nevada & Washington Health Plan Sponsor for National Senior Health & Fitne...
April 04 2018 - 11:04AM
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SilverSneakers will co-sponsor event in
California and Washington
Humana, a leading health and well-being company, will be the
exclusive health plan sponsor in Arizona, California, Nevada and
Washington for the 25th National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
taking place Wednesday, May 30, 2018. In California and Washington,
SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading community fitness program
designed specifically for older Americans, will co-sponsor the
event with Humana.
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National Senior Health & Fitness Day aims to promote the
importance of regular physical activity for older adults and to
showcase what local organizations are doing in their communities to
help improve the health of older adults. It is anticipated that
more than 100,000 older adults across the country will participate
in health and wellness events at more than 1,000 locations
nationwide.
Across the country, National Senior Health & Fitness Day
will be celebrated at senior centers; retirement communities; Ys
and health clubs; hospitals and health systems; and local aging
organizations. Events at these locations in Arizona, California,
Nevada and Washington are made possible in part through the support
of Humana and SilverSneakers, and will include health fairs,
fitness walks, exercise demonstrations, health screenings and
presentations by health and fitness experts.
“This year is the 25th anniversary of National Senior Health
& Fitness Day, the nation’s largest older adult health
promotion event,” said Patricia Henze, executive director of the
program. “We are pleased to be working with Humana and
SilverSneakers, as well as more than 1,000 local organizations
nationwide to organize older adult health and wellness events on
Wednesday, May 30.”
“Our sponsorship of National Senior Health & Fitness Day is
an example of Humana’s deep commitment to improving the health of
the communities we serve 20 percent by the year 2020,” said Dan
Tufto, Western Division Medicare Senior Vice President for Humana.
“We want our members and the communities we serve to achieve their
best health. We do this by partnering with likeminded,
health-inspired people and organizations that share our values and
want to make a real difference in improving the health of our
communities.”
“We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Humana to
further this shared mission to support the health of our members in
California and Washington through sponsorship of National Senior
Health & Fitness Day,” said Steve Janicak, Chief Growth
Officer, Tivity Health. “Studies show that staying active is key to
health and longevity, demonstrating a long-standing commitment
along with Humana to enhance the physical and social well-being of
our older adult members.”
Local organizations interested in hosting an official National
Senior Health & Fitness Day event can register the event by
visiting www.fitnessday.com/senior.
Community members can find more information and local events
happening on National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday,
May 30, 2018, by emailing info@fitnessday.com.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of
medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our
successful history in care delivery and health plan administration
is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power
to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are
leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare,
families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities
at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission
filings
- Most recent investor conference
presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and
conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
About SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers, by Tivity Health, is the nation’s leading
community fitness program for older Americans. The program was
founded in 1992 and is available to more than 15.6 million Medicare
beneficiaries through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare
Supplement carriers and group retiree plans. SilverSneakers gives
members unlimited access to thousands of fitness locations across
the country, from weights and machines to group classes led by
certified instructors, SilverSneakers has something for everyone at
all levels of ability. For more information, to check eligibility
or enroll, go to SilverSneakers.com.
About National Senior Health &
Fitness Day®
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest
older adult health and wellness event, always held the last
Wednesday in May. Visit fitnessday.com for event details. The event
is organized by the Mature Market Resource Center™ (MMRC), a
national clearinghouse for professionals who work in senior
markets. In addition to National Senior Health & Fitness Day
and the Mature Fitness Awards, other well-known MMRC programs
include the 26-year-old National Mature Media Awards
(seniorawards.com), and the 8-year-old New Product & Technology
Awards (agingawards.com), together with professional publications
and research services.
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National Senior Health & Fitness DayPat Henze,
800-828-8225Executive Directorphenze@fitnessday.comorHumanaMarina
Renneke, APR, 602-760-1758mrenneke@humana.comorTivity HealthMargie
Wojciechowski,
480-444-5332Margie.Wojciechowski@tivityhealth.com
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