May 17, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 17)
Article by
Michele Coffill
President Philomena V. Mantella, center, presents a Certified Healthy Department certificate to Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies staff members. Lindsey DesArmo, senior manager of Wellness and HR Communications, is at far left.
Two campus departments earned the Certified Healthy Department designation from Human Resources for supporting the overall health of staff members.
President Philomena V. Mantella presented certificates to the Department of Public Safety and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies in April.
Nearly 30 campus departments have earned the CHD designation, which was established in 2014. Departments submit an application and must meet criteria, which includes use of exercise release time, flexible work arrangements, stress management support, access to healthy foods and participation in the Healthy Choices Wellness Program.
Learn more about how to apply for a Certified Healthy Department designation.
This article was last edited on May 18, 2022 at 9:40 a.m.
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