Mission Hospital in Asheville has been recognized for its commitment to employee health. Healthy Together NC, in partnership with The Duke Endowment and the NC Hospital Association, has awarded Mission with the Excellence Recognition for reaching the highest standards in workplace health and prevention.
Mission achieved this
recognition for the second consecutive year by earning straight As in four
modules of WorkHealthy America, a Prevention Partners initiative addressing
tobacco use, physical activity, nutrition, and the overall culture around
health and wellness. The Excellence Recognition honors Mission’s commitment to
employee health as demonstrated by its policies, programs and benefits to
support employee health, optimize employee productivity and integrate wellness
into daily operations.
“We’re very pleased that Mission has earned this recognition
for two consecutive years,” said Kathy Bumgarner, Vice President for Total
Rewards at Mission Health. “Our philosophy as a healthcare system is to
help our entire community be well, get well and stay well, and we know that
process begins with encouraging our own employees to focus on healthy
behaviors, helping them in turn be better able to deliver exceptional patient
care. WorkHealthy America has provided tools and resources to help us build and
sustain our ongoing efforts for a healthy workplace.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
acknowledged the WorkHealthy America Excellence standard as one of the highest
achievements in building a healthy workplace.
”Mission Hospital sets a
high bar in establishing a workplace where employees can make healthy choices,”
said Meg Molloy, President and CEO of Prevention Partners. “I applaud this
great effort and the commitment of Mission’s leadership in creating a culture
of wellness.”
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