Case Study: University of Rochester boosts wellness challenge participation with Health Enhancement Systems

University of Rochester - Customer Case Study

The University of Rochester wanted to improve participation in its wellness programs for its 30,000 diverse employees. They partnered with Health Enhancement Systems to implement the vendor's twice-yearly wellness challenges, aiming to create a more inclusive and motivating experience for all staff members, regardless of their fitness levels.

The solution from Health Enhancement Systems was a revamped challenge structure that moved away from competitive leaderboards. It offered five distinct ways for individuals and teams to win prizes based on consistency and participation in various activities. This inclusive approach, promoted through a dedicated Champion Network, led to consistently high engagement year over year, with the university giving out over 80 prizes per challenge to motivate its widespread workforce.

University of Rochester

Danielle Hall

Activities Coordinator