Mainebiz will host its annual Health Care Forum from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Moderated by Kim Anania, president and CEO at KMA Human Resources Consulting, this year’s forum centers on “Workplace Safety, Wellness, and Mental Health: The Business Role in Supporting Employee Well-Being.”

As organizations across Maine and beyond navigate a rapidly evolving work environment, this forum offers business leaders a platform to explore proactive strategies for building safer, healthier workplaces. Mainebiz will welcome a panel of industry leaders who will share their insights, challenges and successful strategies for driving a culture of wellness and care in the workplace: Colleen Kavanagh, CEO, SoulBeing; Jen Hughes, director of People & Culture, Systems Engineering; Denise McDonough, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Michael Bourque, president and CEO, MEMIC; and Jayne Van Bramer, president and CEO, Sweetser.

These distinguished panelists bring a wealth of experience in employee benefits, mental health services, workplace safety and organizational culture. The forum will explore how employers can expand benefits to include nontraditional wellness offerings, implement effective safety measures, reduce stigma around mental health and measure the ROI of well-being initiatives.

Forum highlights include:

• Best practices in injury prevention, compliance and workplace violence mitigation.
• Innovative wellness programs including yoga, acupuncture and mental health benefits.
• Addressing stress and burnout in remote/hybrid work environments.
• How leadership drives a culture of psychological safety.
• Practical insights for small businesses and budget-conscious employers.

For more information and to register, visit mainebiz.biz/hcf25.

The Mainebiz Health Care Forum is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.