From a human resources perspective, Rick Davis says his No. 1 goal is to keep employees healthy – an objective that also can help keep a company healthy, if it’s done right.

Davis, vice president of human resources of Cadence Health, said it’s especially important for health care workers to practice what they preach, which is why employee health programs are growing within the company.

For the past two years, Davis said, Cadence Health has been stepping up its efforts to engage more employees in maintaining healthy habits, from lowering insurance premiums to offering gym membership discounts to Delnor Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center.