Employee wellness programs that provide extended health benefits, increase employee well-being, and lower healthcare costs are being implemented with impressive results throughout the nation. Within Howard County, companies have followed the trend by setting up fitness and wellness programs for their employees-and now the community is taking notice.
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 the Howard County Health Department is hosting its 3rd annual Healthy Workplaces Awards Ceremony at 7:30-9:30 AM at the Bain Center in Columbia. The Healthy Workplace program encourages development of new health promotion efforts and acknowledges the difference that implementing them makes in the community. Awards are being given to business leaders who have advocated for and are committed to the well-being of their employees.
Among the companies being honored is Awaken Wellness, LLC. This woman-owned and operated integrative wellness center is committed to helping the community. “We help people stay well, remain physically active and live a joyous, healthy life”, said owner Jennifer Stuckey. Awaken Wellness offers its staff the same holistic care it offers its clients. Employees are able to receive free Acupuncture and greatly reduced rates on Yoga, Massage, Shiatsu, and Chinese Herbal Medicines.
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“I am happy and grateful to work at a place that values me enough to offer extra benefits. I always go home feeling better then when I first came in”, said Awaken Wellness administrative assistant Laura Herman.
Wellness programs enable employees to be healthier physically and psychologically, and in turn are more productive. A healthy happy work place positively affects
