Leonardtown, MD – Encouraging employees to maintain healthy lifestyles is a top priority of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, which was recently named one of the Best and Brightest in Wellness companies by the National Association for Business Resources. Companies who achieve this award have proven they recognize and celebrate quality and excellence in employee and worksite health.
“The majority of our employees are also residents of our county,” said Christine Wray, president of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “By focusing on helping our associates improve their health, we are also bettering the health of our community as a whole.”
The 2015 winning companies were evaluated by an assessment, created and administered by SynBella, the nation’s leading wellness systems firm. Company entries are examined statistically for quantitative data and examined on a point system based upon criteria to benchmark and improve wellness program effectiveness. They include outcomes, analysis and tracking, participation and incentives, benefits and programs, leadership, employee input, culture and environment.