Princeton Named A 2018 Mayor's Wellness Healthy Town

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton was recognized as a 2018 Mayor's Wellness Healthy Town by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute's Mayors Wellness Campaign.

The honor is given to municipalities where "mayors have made healthy lifestyles a top priority and are actively engaging all the members of their community," the campaign said.

To receive the designation, communities participating in the Mayors Wellness Campaign complete a comprehensive application outlining the research they did to identify their community health needs, explain how they have organized their committee, and highlight the actions they have taken to make their communities a healthier place to live.

"We're thrilled to see Princeton recognized as a Healthy Town," said Mayor Liz Lempert of Princeton. "We've learned that for health and wellness initiatives to be successful we need a broad-based community effort, and this award is a recognition of our collective teamwork and invaluable partnerships with community volunteers, local non-profits, our schools, and the business community."

Princeton sponsors some health initiatives, including:

• MWC’s Conversation of Your Life (COYL) — A speaker helps participants navigate the sensitive subject of end-of-life decisions by highlighting the importance of these discussions as they help families to fulfill the wishes of their loved ones. At the events, some play out scenarios to empower participants.
• Mayor’s Bike Ride – Mayor Liz Lempert leads residents through Princeton’s Bike Network to promote cycling as an exercise and bicycle safety in the community.
• Community Without Walls – A virtual retirement community offering peer support and social interaction to members. Seniors volunteer as mentors with children and adolescents.
• Princeton was designated as the first age-friendly community by the World Health Organization for its commitment to developing an inclusive community for all ages.

To learn more about the Princeton Health Department and the work they do, visit princetonnj.gov.

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