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Sandia National Laboratories Launches New Wellness App to Promote Healthy Living
On January 22, Sandia National Laboratories introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of its employees, launching the Wellworks For You application. This digital resource aims to encourage healthier lifestyles among Sandians while also providing tangible financial incentives for participating in wellness activities.
The Wellworks app, which replaces the previously utilized Virgin Pulse platform, offers various tools and resources designed to help users actively engage in their own health journeys. Eligible Sandians enrolled in a Sandia medical plan can earn significant rewards—potentially amounting to hundreds of dollars—toward their health reimbursement or health savings accounts. To take advantage of these incentives, employees are encouraged to log into the app, view wellness-related videos, and complete health assessments. Additionally, the platform includes features to track critical health metrics such as physical activity, sleep patterns, glucose levels, and caloric intake.
The impetus for this initiative stems from Sandia’s commitment to fostering a robust and healthy workplace culture, which is seen as directly aligned with the institution’s core values and mission. Trish Benguerel, Deputy Associate Labs Director for the Integrated Security Solutions Division, emphasized the interconnection between individual health and organizational success. “If you want a better organization, it starts with a better you,” she stated, highlighting the vital role that collective well-being plays in achieving excellence within the Labs.
The launch of Wellworks For You was celebrated with events held in Albuquerque and Livermore, where Employee Health and Wellbeing staff, alongside the Community Involvement team, engaged Sandians with informative displays, interactive activities, and healthy food options. The turnout was notably high, with hundreds of attendees across various locations and approximately 2,200 participants joining via livestream—a remarkable return to pre-pandemic engagement levels. Joy MacPherson, California Preventive Health Program Coordinator, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s success, stating, “People are eager to engage with the new Wellworks platform and learn about the many resources Sandia provides to help employees, especially at a time filled with global and personal uncertainties.”
Employees interested in participating can find details for enrollment and a QR code to download the app on the Sandia Intranet. With the integration of Wellworks For You, Sandia National Laboratories reinforces its commitment to the wellness of its workforce, fostering a healthier community that ultimately contributes to the Labs’ overall mission.
