In the United States, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies continues to build and cultivate its wellness program, branded "Healthy Choices, Healthy You." The program is based on three pillars of health: emotional, physical and financial.

The program continues to evolve to meet the needs of associates and their families and is designed to help associates look at their lifestyle habits and make modifications to improve their quality of life. Targeting modifiable behaviors helps associates change habits and, in the long term, can prevent chronic health conditions.

Key components of our wellness program include:

• Biometric screenings and other health assessments
• Online wellness portal where associates and spouses receive points for completing health screenings and challenges
• Mapped running, cycling and walking paths around the campus
• Two full-time, on-site registered nurses; a full-time fitness center manager and a part-time wellness coach
• Monthly well-being themes and Knowledge Series sessions

We also encourage wellness with our global associates. Each year, we host wellness challenges, a friendly competition for bragging rights and fun prizes among associates. In 2018, we had 603 associates in 19 countries utilizing the Strava app, which encouraged them to engage in friendly competition in walking, running, or biking, and 229 associates participated in our Lakewood-based weight-loss challenge — losing more than 900 pounds as a company.

As an incentive, associates who participate in wellness activities and get regular medical, dental and vision screenings receive points through our Wellness Portal that can be redeemed for gift cards. In 2018, we saw a 65% increase in orders placed through the portal.