Over 25 years ago, Curves changed women’s fitness by delivering studio fitness without the premium price. While the workouts are only 30 minutes, you feel the benefits long after. Unlike traditional gyms, a Curves membership gives you the tools and support you need to reach your goals and set the stage for a healthier, more active future.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

I feel comfortable and encouraged by a community of other women who share the same fitness goals, providing real encouragement to lose weight and stay fit.

BL Healthcare provides a full family of telehealth products that enable a broad range of real-time collaborative interaction between patients and family members, as well as, caregivers and providers. These devices can be used from the home to the hospital and everywhere in between.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

I don’t want to give up my independence by moving into a home for the elderly. I feel secure now that I’m able to see and connect with my doctor without going to the hospital.

A solar array that is easy to assemble and maintain, making solar farms more cost effective in most parts of the world.

Goalpost uses the power of peer support, game mechanics and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people become smoke-free. Designed as a 12-week "game", the program includes challenges and rewards with support along the way, helping the person stay motivated throughout the quit process.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

I tried everything to quit smoking—from support lines to nicotine patches; nothing helped. Goalpost’s social community and goals really made me engage in the quitting process and stick with it!

Healthovations come from companies that have succeeded in making the world a healthier and happier place while at the same time capturing value for themselves. They have much to teach us in the health and well-being industry as well in the more general realm of business innovation. From the creation of novel business models to new ways to produce and deliver new goods and services, Healthovate! organizations provide inspiring examples of how to create value for today’s consumers. Healthcare ask yourself a few questions:

Ethekwini Municipality - The first landfill Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project in Africa brings advanced solutions to developing world problems

Grameen Danone is a small capacity yogurt factory built to address malnourishment and poverty using sustainable local resources and a novel business model.

Oberlin Resource Conservation Team communicates personal usage patterns, changes individual behavior and improves overall resource utilization

Cisco EnergyWise enables any electronic device connected to a corporate network to be individually optimized to consume less energy.