- LifeSpeak Inc.'s industry-leading solutions, LIFT session and
Torchlight, are now available as part of a comprehensive wellness
plan offered by Manitoba Blue Cross.
TORONTO, April 4,
2023 /CNW/ - LifeSpeak Inc. (TSX: LSPK), the
leading whole-person wellbeing solution for employers, health plans
and other organizations announced today that it has been
selected by Manitoba Blue Cross to deliver virtual fitness,
wellbeing support and caregiving resources to members through the
organization's new wellness plan, housed within its recently
launched digital wellness platform at
wellness.mb.bluecross.ca/.
LifeSpeak Inc. will deliver digital fitness and wellbeing
support through its LIFT session solution, and caregiver support
through its Torchlight solution, The partnership will form part of
a holistic package of resources offered by Manitoba Blue Cross to
support whole mind and body.
"A long-time commitment to delivering health coverage and
services that proactively support and advance the total wellbeing
of the local community is what sets Manitoba Blue Cross apart from
other carriers. With this partnership, Manitoba Blue Cross is
embracing solutions that will fill the gaps between government
health plans and what Manitobans actually want and need to address
whole-person health," says Michael
Held, CEO and Founder, LifeSpeak Inc. "I applaud Manitoba
Blue Cross for their ongoing commitment to providing innovative
solutions that help its members stay healthy, happy and
productive."
LIFT session is a digital fitness solution that helps
organizations build a healthier and more engaged workforce through
wellness challenges and mindfulness classes conducted in a live,
virtual format or on-demand. Torchlight is the only comprehensive
caregiver support solution for organizations, health plans and
other organizations that facilitates connections between families
and top caregiving experts, both digitally and through one-on-one
advising and concierge services.
Manitoba Blue Cross has been committed to improving the health
and wellbeing of the province and its residents for nearly 50
years. LIFT session and Torchlight are now part of a wellness plan
offering that supplements traditional Manitoba Blue Cross health
plans and Manitoba Blue Cross's unique home-grown Employee
Assistance Program, which delivers support that is tailored to the
needs of the community.
"We developed a wellness plan to address a broader spectrum of
wellbeing. We feel LifeSpeak Inc.'s solutions, LIFT session and
Torchlight, are ideal additions to this plan because they help
strengthen physical and mental health and foster a sense of
community," says Brenda Slikker,
Vice President and Chief Experience Officer, Manitoba Blue Cross.
"This partnership gives our members access to industry-leading
fitness tools and instruction, as well as resources that will
support the growing number of individuals who provide care for a
loved one. And because both are virtual solutions, they will
benefit members no matter where they are."
To learn more about LIFT session, visit liftsession.com. To
learn about Torchlight, visit torchlight.care. For more about
Manitoba Blue Cross, visit mb.bluecross.ca.
About LifeSpeak Inc.
LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading
whole-person wellbeing solution for employers, health plans, and
other organizations. LifeSpeak Inc.'s suite of digital solutions
allows organizations to provide best-in-class content and expertise
at scale, empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives.
With a flexible portfolio of solutions, including LifeSpeak Mental
Health & Resilience, LIFT session Fitness, ALAViDA Substance
Use, Torchlight Parenting & Caregiving, and Wellbeats Wellness,
LifeSpeak Inc. offers support across every pillar of wellbeing.
LifeSpeak Inc. has more than 30 years of collective experience
working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, insurance
providers, and others across the globe. Insights from LifeSpeak
Inc.'s digital and data-driven solutions uncover gaps in wellbeing
at the individual and organizational levels, ultimately enhancing
workplace performance outcomes. To learn more, follow LifeSpeak
Inc. on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/ company/lifespeak-inc),
or visit www.LifeSpeak.com.
About Manitoba Blue Cross
Manitoba Blue Cross has been
a leading health benefits provider in the province for nearly 50
years, providing a comprehensive range of health, dental, employee
assistance, life, disability, wellness and travel coverage that is
among the best in the industry. As a not-for-profit, the
organization puts people and service first. Manitoba Blue Cross's
bottom line is about supporting the health and well-being of all
Manitobans, with the goal of providing better care for their
members, expanding community impact and broadening their health
care knowledge.
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