10 Top Executive Wellness Programs 2024
Leadership positions chronically demand optimal performance and participation, and health directly impacts one’s ability to lead effectively. Leaders are expected to meet a certain standard, as other employees look up to them for guidance, direction, inspiration, and motivation. Constant strategic planning, decision-making, financial management, and maintaining stakeholder relationships are just a few of the stressors top executives are expected (and paid) to manage. But these responsibilities can take a toll on the mind and body.
Worth has carefully curated the list of the 10 best executive wellness programs that have proven effective. These programs improve executives’ physical, mental, and emotional health while addressing other stressors caused by the work environment. (Disclosure: The authors have no business relationships with or financial interests in the companies covered here or their competitors.)
One key reason for choosing the Cleveland Clinic’s executive wellness program is its doctors’ relatively long-term experience dealing with executive health. They have a personalized approach to meeting the needs of patients. Their examination is usually based on the risk factors, family history, gender, age, and personal goals of executives. They offer specialty consultations, granting executives access to more than 120 medical and surgical experts. There’s an option for personal phone calls with your physician, and a program is created to meet your specific needs. A central focus of the program is creating a space where executives feel comfortable talking about all aspects of their health and lifestyle.
Contact: 866.320.4573
Cooper’s unique approach is its complete focus on prevention. “It is all we do,” says Dr. Tyler Cooper, CEO. The company has a long history of wellness and preventative services: iIt was founded in 1970 by Tyler Cooper’s father. The center’s 30-acre Dallas campus caters to busy executives seeking a one-day preventative screening and individuals who want to focus on improving overall fitness, diet, and health habits through a stay at the center’s hotel. Clients at Cooper Aerobics are said to be “getting Cooperized, which is the simple process of getting healthy,” says Cooper. The services offered to patients are individualized, “Nothing more, nothing less.”
Contact: 972.560.2667
Similar to many of the best executive health programs, Duke’s program benefits from access to the resources of one of the nation’s top academic medical centers—Duke University School of Medicine. The Durham, N.C., program features a standard battery of health screenings and regular follow-ups throughout the year. With a thorough health assessment covering a preventive and diagnostic exam, the program provides a realistic schedule and plan for periodic health maintenance to ensure consistency and complete improvements. The core of the program is a team approach: Patients receive services from physicians and an entire group of medical professionals, including dieticians and physiologists.
Contact: 919.660.6606
The Johns Hopkins program comprises a team of doctors (including Dr. Bimal Ashar, director) specializing in preventative care and patient-doctor communication, among other areas. One-day consultations include an EKG and comprehensive blood testing to eye, ear, and dermatology screening and nutritional counseling.
A host of optional tests are also available, including a colonoscopy, exercise stress test, and body-fat analysis. The program’s biggest advantage is access to Johns Hopkins University’s world-renowned medical center in Baltimore, where enrolled individuals can engage with experts in their field and gain hands-on clinical experience in healthcare.
Contact: [email protected], 410.955.9819
“Our program is built around prevention, wellness, and healthy lifestyles,” says Dr. Kurt Carlson of the Rochester, MN.-based center. (Mayo also has programs in Florida and Arizona.) All new patients undergo a series of exams, particularly a cardiovascular screening, to identify potential risk factors early, creating room for timely preventive measures, treatments, and interventions tailored to each executive’s health needs.
These exams are customized based on the patient’s needs, and the medical provider is dedicated to building a long-term relationship to attain and maintain peak health. The focus is on finding and preventing ailments first. “Stress management can be a key concern for executives,” Carlson says. “We don’t have a package. Our goal when patients call in is to find out what they need help with, then we reach out to our resources everywhere in the clinic.”
Contact: [email protected], 507.284.2288
MDVIP is a network of more than 1,100 doctors nationwide, often resulting in travel savings for patients. The network also means that as patients travel, they can access personalized executive wellness medical services almost anywhere in the country. Patients are “paired with a doctor who is local to you and who can typically offer same-day, extended appointments,” chairman and CEO Bret Jorgensen says. As proof of the quality of care, Jorgensen points out that MDVIP has a 94% retention rate and a readmission rate (the rate at which patients must return to a hospital after an illness) of 1%.
Contact: 844.393.6070
The Mount Sinai program in New York City connects its clients with the most experienced medical professionals from one of the nation’s top hospitals. “We only allow senior-level physicians to participate,” says Sarah Pesce, director of business development. “The patient leaves at the end of the day with real peace of mind.” Because of Mount Sinai’s size, clients have access to imaging equipment, tests, and specialists on a same-day basis. Unlike some executive health programs, which encourage an à la carte approach, Mount Sinai bases its treatment on a program designed to screen for preventable illnesses, including heart, pulmonary, ophthalmic, and dermatologic evaluations.
Contact: 212.241.8000
The NYU clinic, as the name implies, focuses on men. The center provides a range of services—such as cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, and neurology—to holistically address various health needs. The intent is to “overcome this barrier and create an environment where men would feel comfortable in both sickness and health,” says Dr. Steven Lamm, medical director of the New York facility.
“The center gives the sense that you are in an academic setting and have the support of an institution,” Lamm adds. It boasts innovative technology, such as palm-print scanners for accessing patients’ medical records. For every executive health exam taken, a consistent follow-up is required for optimal results.
Contact: 646.754.2000
Northwestern University’s executive health program in Chicago offers standard physical and 24/7 concierge medical care. Services include guaranteed same-day or next-business-day appointments, an annual executive physical, multiple annual wellness checkups, email and phone consults, and expedited specialist care through the university’s medical center—all tailored to fit the schedule and lifestyle of a busy executive.
Contact: 312.926.1300
The University of Pennsylvania’s executive health program is modeled on concierge services. The Philadelphia center includes 24-hour phone support, personalized care programs for each patient, and a battery of doctors available to patients for basic health screenings or emergencies. “I have all of the resources of the Penn health service almost at a snap of the fingers,” says Dr. Gary Dorshimer. One of the head physicians of the program, Dr. Dorshimer has burnished his credentials as head physician for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team and internist for the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
Contact: 610.731.1429
While these programs are primarily designed to support all executives, there are executive wellness programs specifically for women and employees at all levels. These programs may vary in scope, but they all aim to promote and foster a culture of well-being across the entire workforce.
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