In 1982, insurance executive William M. Kizer realized that preventing disease was often more cost-effective than curing it. He envisioned a non-profit organization made up of corporate members interested in promoting healthy work places through education, incentives and idea sharing. He founded Wellness Council of the Midlands, or WELCOM for short. The idea was years ahead of its time, and today, hundreds of corporations belong to their local Wellness Council and reap its rewards through lower insurance premiums and motivated employees. Read More