Employers have witnessed the evolution of workplace health over the decades – from the safety-focused policies of the 70s, to the exercise trends and fad diets of the 80s and 90s, and more recently, a shift from physical wellness to holistic well-being. As we emerge from the pandemic, a new term is being embraced: immune fitness. If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it is that building our immunity (as individuals, organizations, and communities) could be the most important thing that we do to preserve our health and our future.

Over time, our understanding of the immune system has advanced thanks to early studies of smallpox, the discovery of antibodies, and the creation of the first vaccines. Recent research, however, has focused less on external threats and more on the impact of genetics, lifestyles, and behaviors on immune function and autoimmune disease. We’ve long known that diet, activity, sleep, and stress play a role…but to what extent?  To examine these questions and the science behind healthy living, the BHC is hosting our next in-person conference on Wednesday, April 12.

Confirmed speakers include: 

	Susan Benigas Executive Director American College of Lifestyle Medicine
	Mark Cunningham-Hill, MD Medical Director Northeast Business Group on Health
	Matthew Herzberg Managing Partner Principled Transformation
	Devyani Hunt, MD Medical Director Washington University Living Well Center

Conference attendees will learn about the latest immune system research; the promise of evidence-based, lifestyle medicine in treating (or even reversing) chronic conditions; and how employers are redefining well-being to build employee and organizational immunity in a post-pandemic world. We are excited to return to our long-standing venue at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for a morning of education and networking with nearly 300 business and health care leaders.

BHC members receive complimentary registration for this event. To access, please click here and sign in to your website profile, or use the promo code BHCCF2023 at checkout. Travel stipends are also available to assist out-of-town employer members in joining us in St. Louis for the event. For questions regarding registration, please contact Todd Boedeker at tboedeker@stlbhc.org. 

We look forward to seeing you there!