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- 0:00Northwell makes top 10 of Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America.
- 0:04This article, written by Laura Lane, appeared in the Northwell Newsroom on October 21, 2024.
- 0:12Northwell Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the top 10 of the Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America.
- 0:20The assessment for employer wellness is conducted by Healthiest Employers.
- 0:25The organization recognizes people-first organizations that take a more proactive approach to employee health.
- 0:31Northwell’s president and CEO Michael Dowling said of the announcement: “It is with great pride that Northwell Health has again been recognized as a Healthiest 100 employer.
- 0:41The physical and emotional health of our 87,000 team members is a top priority for us.
- 0:47Our mission in caring for the people who are caring for our patients underscores our pursuit in raising health for all we are privileged to serve.
- 0:55” The assessment comprised six categories: Culture and Leadership Commitment;
- 1:00Foundational Components;
- 1:02Strategic Planning;
- 1:04Communications and Marketing;
- 1:06Programming and Interventions;
- 1:09Reporting and Analytics.
- 1:11As New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer Northwell offers a variety of ways to assist its team members.
- 1:19Team member health services offer support for employees to stay on track with healthy eating goals.
- 1:25Those include tools and resources for heart-healthy nutrition guidelines, recipes and diabetic care.
- 1:31Northwell also offers numerous resources to support emotional well-being,
- 1:37including crisis support,counseling,stress management resources and substance use prevention and cessation programs.
- 1:44Northwell's senior vice president and chief people officer Maxine Carrington said.
- 1:49“This achievement reflects our commitment to building a culture where every team member can thrive in every aspect of their lives.
- 1:57At Northwell we believe that when our people are well they experience more fulfilling lives and bring their best to everything they do.