Phelps Memorial Hospital Recognized as an American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center has been named a “Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite” by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.

“Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Phelps. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Daniel Blum, President and CEO of Phelps. “We’re committed to providing the best workplace environment possible. This program benefits our employees’ health and produces positive results for the hospital as a whole and ultimately our patients.”

To achieve platinum-level status, Phelps reported its accomplishments in the areas of healthy eating and fitness. The healthy eating initiatives include taking a proactive approach to food preparation and distribution in the cafeteria by linking portion size with cost to encourage the staff and visitors to purchase and consume smaller portions. The hospital also has vending machines stocked with healthy choices and a device that provides the nutritional content of the various vending machine offerings.

Phelps’ Employee Wellness programs include free annual health screenings, on-site physical activities, walking competitions, free monthly smoking cessation classes, a gym reimbursement program and a series of Lunch and Learn educational programs on a variety of topics such as healthy eating and stress management.

Phelps President and CEO Daniel Blum accepts the Fit-Friendly award from Jennifer Gelick, Regional Director for Westchester and Putnam Counties, American Heart Association.