For Immediate Release

YMCA of Greater Dayton Recognized with Healthy Worksite Award

Ohio Department of Health Grants Bronze Level Award

(Miami Valley - 12/12/14) The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will honor the YMCA of Greater Dayton with the 2014 Healthy Ohio-Healthy Worksite Bronze award.

The YMCA will receive the award at the eleventh-annual Health Action Council Kick-Off Conference, where the ODH will recognize Ohio area businesses for their healthy worksite practices. Awards are granted based on Gold, Silver or Bronze levels of achievement.

“By promoting worksite wellness and fitness in our association, we hope to promote a safe and enjoyable workplace,” said Amy Cunningham, Director of Human Resources at the YMCA. “We hold the well-being of our staff in the highest regard, and we are honored to be recognized by the state for our efforts. With the YMCA being an organization that promotes healthy living to the entire community, we have to make sure we start with our own staff and workplace habits.”

The YMCA provides many wellness benefits for its staff. A few examples include:
• Wellness related workshops/coaching
• On-site wellness fairs with biometric screenings
• Healthy eating resources and nutrition education
• Physical activity opportunities available onsite
• Bi-annual wellness incentives with earned rewards for participating staff

The ceremony will be held at noon on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio as part of the Health Action Council 2015 Annual Conference. The conference features national experts on health reform, health care systems and health benefits.

Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee health through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs are recognized at the event.

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About the Y

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Ys engage men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. 
 

The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers ten YMCA branches and one residential camp in the Miami Valley.