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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 27 S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 H E A L T H C A R E & W E L L N E S S F O C U S ¡ Tyler Technologies, which has three sites in Maine, has a fi tness facility in the Falmouth offi ce off er- ing cardio and strength-training equipment. It is equipped with showers and lockers. At the Yarmouth offi ces, snowshoes are available to use on nearby groomed trails. Outdoor basketball hoops are available to encourage friendly competition and pro- mote healthy relief of workday stress. e company's newly renovated game room promotes movement and exercise with ping-pong, foosball and Wii gam- ing. In the Bangor offi ce, massage therapist provides chair massages in the Bangor offi ce. ¡ Casco Systems in Cumberland Center recently purchased standup desktops for all employees. ¡ Diversifi ed Communications in Portland invested in a state-of-the-art, 24/7 fi tness facility for employ- ees and families. ere are exercise classes, plus well- ness challenges, educational sessions and incentives to participate. Chair massages are also available. ¡ Bangor Federal Credit Union off ers $200 annual reimbursement for gym memberships and fi t- ness classes, $200 annually for farm share and nutrition programs and $100 annually for fi tness equipment or clothing and shoes. ¡ Patriot Subaru in Saco has a full gym with show- ers. It developed a hike-and-bike trail system on its grounds that links to surrounding trails. ere's an organic vegetable garden. Decreases in health plan deductibles are off ered as incentives to main- tain healthy activities. ¡ CES Inc. in Brewer developed a "Taking Shape" program with gift card incentives for participa- tion. In the Brewer offi ce, the company joined local dodgeball and kick-ball leagues. ¡ MPX in Portland off ers employees annual gym reimbursements up to $250 in addition to the insurance carrier's $150. Lunch & Learn Wellness Programs provide healthy lunches while learning about health topics. MPX often has toss games during breaks. ere are places where employees can relax or exercise along a walking-jogging path. ¡ Bernstein Shur in Portland off ers standing work stations, ergonomic desk evaluations with its Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company representative, fl u shots and healthy snacks at meetings. ere's an annual chiropractor visit, Fitbit Zip raffl e and branded water bottles for exercise time. Lunch walking is encouraged. ¡ Consigli Construction Co. in Portland partners with Interactive Health Solutions, a program involving biometric screenings and health and risk assessments for the opportunity of lower health C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Nationally, wellness programs are offering employees all kinds of incentives — gift cards, merchandise, health plan cost-sharing, paid time off and even cash. And the corporate wellness- services industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, generating an estimated $1.8 billion in revenue, according to a May 2016 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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