For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2022

County receives NJBIZ 2022 Healthcare Heroes award for Workplace Wellness

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the Monmouth County Division of Benefits and Workforce Wellness has been chosen as the recipient of the NJBIZ 2022 Healthcare Heroes award for Workplace Wellness.

The NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes program was created 16 years ago to recognize excellence, promote innovation, and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations that make a significant impact on the quality of health care in New Jersey.

“The Board of County Commissioners is appreciative of the hard work the Division of Benefits and Workforce Wellness has done to promote workplace wellness. Thank you to NJBIZ for recognizing the incredible work done by the Division with the Healthcare Heroes for Workplace Wellness Award,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Division has implemented Wellness Programs that are available to over 3,000 County employees throughout the year in different areas such as preventative health, weight control & nutrition, and wellness challenges. The Wellness Program has proven to be effective for County employees who have stated that there has been a positive impact on their overall well-being.”

“Thank you to the Division of Benefits and Workforce Wellness whose goal is to reach all of the County’s employees through the Wellness Program to assist in areas of physical, financial, and mental health,” said Commissioner Nick DiRocco, liaison to the Division of Benefits and Workforce Wellness. “The Division incorporates the Wellness Program with yearly events such as flu shot clinics, biometric health screenings, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, online retirement seminars, and lunchtime walking groups. The programs allow for County employees to stay active in their overall health and helps reduce potential chronic conditions to their physical and mental health.”

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