FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eight Michigan employers receive Healthy Michigan Worksite Awards

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, wuthc@michigan.gov Eight Michigan employers receive Healthy Michigan Worksite Awards  LANSING, Mich. – Eight Michigan employers recently received Healthy Michigan Worksite awards for efforts made to improve the health of their workforce. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Michigan Healthy Worksite Award recognizes employers who are utilizing the Designing Healthy Environments at Work tools and actively investing in wellness programs. The awardees have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the culture of health within their workplace by focusing on the work environment along with organizational practices and policies.    Furthermore, these organizations persisted in implementing workplace wellbeing solutions to support employees during the challenges presented by COVID-19. "These organizations serve as models for other Michigan businesses by taking proactive measures to develop and promote a culture of health," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health. "Companies implement a variety of initiatives including mental health resources, wellness-focused events and strive to enhance workplace safety. Their efforts are paying off in improved employee wellbeing, more effective management of healthcare costs and the ability to attract and retain top talent." Awards are presented to worksites meeting defined criteria for Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver or Gold status (no organizations met Silver status criteria for 2020). 2020 Healthy Michigan Worksite Awardees Gold Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Bronze Beards Brewery, LLC Northern Michigan Regional Entity Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at Washington Square Building Manpower, Inc. of South East Michigan Cherry Republic Fisher Street Petoskey Plastics Watson Benzie These organizations have established outstanding worksite wellness programs and can serve as distinguished models that seek to develop and enhance a culture of health. For more information on the Designing Healthy Environments at Work suite of tools, including full list of Healthy Michigan Worksite Awardees, visit MiHealthTools.org/work # # # DHEW Awards Press Release 2021.pdf   Become a foster parent through Michigan Department of Health & Human Services foster care program. Questions?  Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All |  Subscriber Help STAY CONNECTED:       This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services · 235 S. Grand Ave W. · Lansing, MI 48909 · 1-855-275-6424