News break: Northwell makes top 10 of Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America

Northwell Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the top 10 of the Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America. The assessment for employer wellness is conducted by Healthiest Employers, which recognizes people-first organizations that take a more proactive approach to employee health. 

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Episode Transcript

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Northwell makes top 10 of Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America.

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This article, written by Laura Lane, appeared in the Northwell Newsroom on October 21, 2024.
Northwell Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the top 10 of the Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America.
The assessment for employer wellness is conducted by Healthiest Employers.

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The organization recognizes people-first organizations that take a more proactive approach to employee health.

Northwell’s president and CEO Michael Dowling said of the announcement (00:31):
“It is with great pride that Northwell Health has again been recognized as a Healthiest 100 employer.
The physical and emotional health of our 87,000 team members is a top priority for us.
Our 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.

” The assessment comprised six categories (00:55):
Culture and Leadership Commitment;
Foundational Components;
Strategic Planning;
Communications and Marketing;
Programming and Interventions;
Reporting and Analytics.
As New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer Northwell offers a variety of ways to assist its team members.

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Team member health services offer support for employees to stay on track with healthy eating goals.
Those include tools and resources for heart-healthy nutrition guidelines, recipes and diabetic care.
Northwell also offers numerous resources to support emotional well-being,
including crisis support,counseling,stress management resources and substance use prevention and cessation programs.

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Northwell's senior vice president and chief people officer Maxine Carrington said.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to building a culture where every team member can thrive in every aspect of their lives.
At Northwell we believe that when our people are well they experience more fulfilling lives and bring their best to everything they do.