UMass Chan Medical School has been named to the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list for offering employees and students a variety of mental health, wellness and support initiatives through the Office of Well-Being.
The Office of Well-Being’s Wellness and Employee Assistance programs help promote a culture of wellness for members of the UMass Chan community through many offerings, including free lifestyle coaching, myriad workshops, mindfulness programs, confidential and free mental health counseling, and virtual and onsite fitness programs.
“The award symbolizes that we are on the right track in how we’re positively, proactively and creatively impacting our employees’ lives,” said Office of Well Being Director Valerie Wedge, LICSW, CEAP. “This recognition reinforces that, after only two-and-a-half years of programming, our leadership’s commitment to the health and wellness of the UMass Chan community speaks volumes about what UMass Chan is all about.”
Each year, Healthiest Employers names the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award, comprising regional applicants of various sizes, locations and industries. Every company included on the list participated in the Healthiest Employers assessment process. The categories, scoring and benchmarking were formed with the help of a national, nonbiased group of representatives from the academic, medical, wellness and business communities.
The Medical School has also been recognized as a winner of the 2023 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards, also powered by Healthiest Employers. This awards program recognizes achievements in developing, implementing and participating in corporate health improvement and wellness programs.
