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EDUCATORS MUTUAL NAMES JANELLE CONNELL

WELLNESS COACH

 

Connell to Help Members Develop and Execute Customized Healthy Lifestyle Plans

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 29, 2010) — Educators Mutual Insurance Association (EMIA), a nonprofit organization serving the needs of Utah’s public schools and institutions for 75 years, has named Janelle Connell as wellness coach.

 

In this new role, Connell will serve Educators Mutual’s members by helping to evaluate individual risk factors, educating them on lifestyle changes that can help reduce those risks and answering health- and wellness-related questions. She will develop customized healthy lifestyle plans to help members set and achieve realistic goals.

 

“Connell will be a tremendous asset to our wellness department by providing members with individualized consultations to determine possible health risks and help them improve their health,” said Steve Morrison, CEO of Educators Mutual. “The health and well-being of our members is absolute priority, and our new wellness program reflects that priority in providing the programs and resources needed to further this goal.”

 

Connell has a breadth of health and wellness experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Brigham Young University (BYU) and also has experience working at the State Health Department, Intermountain Medical Center, Primary Children’s Medical Center and various other facilities. Connell also previously served as a wellness coordinator for the BYU Wellness Program.

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About Educators Mutual Insurance Association

Educators Mutual Insurance Association of Utah is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the needs of Utah’s employers for 75 years by maximizing heath benefits while keeping premiums at a minimum. Educators Mutual offers insurance benefits and services to government, public and higher education groups such as Utah Transit Authority, Alpine School District and Bountiful City. Plans are underwritten or provided by Educators Mutual Insurance Association of Utah; Educators Health Care; Educators Health Plans Health; and Educators Health Plan Life, Accident and Health. For more information about Educators Mutual Insurance, visit www.educatorsmutual.com.

 

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