The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to honor 78 outstanding business leaders and enterprises for championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity, and in being socially responsible corporate citizens. The AREA serves as a badge of excellence to spur further innovation and best-practice sharing for your organization and the world at large.
Samitivej Public Company Limited (Samitivej) was among the recipients who were conferred with the Health Promotion Award. Samitivej is part of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), a leading group of private hospitals serving both Thailand and the ASEAN region. Samitivej’s first hospital was founded in June 1979 and its main office is located at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Sukhumvit Soi 49, Bangkok.
The “Happy Healthy Together” project is dedicated to promoting health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life through preventive healthcare interventions. By empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being, the project aims to reduce the burden of healthcare by addressing their specific health risks and behaviors. Some ways used to achieve this goal are by utilizing digital tools, innovative strategies, and personalized interventions are provided to prevent health problems or detect them early.
The project recognizes the broader impact of a healthy workforce on productivity and the community, targeting prevalent health risks through tailored intervention programs. By fostering a culture of proactive healthcare management, Samitivej strives to create a positive ripple effect, promoting healthier communities. It exemplifies the organization’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, emphasizing preventive healthcare, personalized interventions, and holistic well-being.
The “Happy Healthy Together” project has achieved remarkable outcomes and made a positive impact on individuals and the community. Through comprehensive risk analysis, these personalized intervention programs have led to significant improvements in health outcomes, including weight loss, reduced cardiovascular risks, and better hypertension management. Participants have reported increased self-confidence, reduced clinic visits, and improved productivity, enhancing overall well-being.
Notably, even non-targeted employees who engaged in the project’s activities have experienced weight loss and improved health outcomes. At the community level, the project’s focus on preventive healthcare and healthy behavior promotion has contributed to a healthier population. By empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health, the project has fostered a culture of proactive healthcare management, generating positive ripple effects within the organization and beyond, benefiting both individuals and the wider community.
Samitivej’s “Happy Healthy Together” initiative aims to expand its reach and foster collaboration with third-party partners and the public sector, recognizing the value of integrating diverse external organizations into its ecosystem. By leveraging its expertise, resources, and innovative solutions, the project will be able to enhance its effectiveness and reach more people.
Strategic collaborations with government agencies and public health organizations are actively pursued to collectively address community health challenges and cultivate a culture of wellness on a larger scale. This initiative will continue to drive innovation and strengthen partnerships, creating a sustainable ecosystem that benefits the company, its employees, and the wider community. By working together with external partners, Samitivej aims to achieve the ultimate goal of promoting health and well-being in a collaborative and impactful manner, ensuring a healthier future for all.
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.
About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit: https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.