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Health Dept./OPSU receive recognition |
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 |
The Texas County Health Department and Oklahoma Panhandle State University have received the Healthy Business Award of Merit for providing health and wellness opportunities and working to improve the health status of Texas County residents.
By LEE COLEMAN
Assistant Editor
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The Texas County Health Department and Oklahoma Panhandle State University have received the Healthy Business Award of Merit for providing health and wellness opportunities and working to improve the health status of Texas County residents.
"We would like to congratulate all the award winners. We hope other companies and educational facilities will be encouraged to participate in this program and compete for awards every year," said Terri Salisbury, County Health Department Administrator. "By working together, we can all have a positive impact on helping to improve the health of Oklahoma at home, in the community and on the job."
The program was initiated in 2003 and so far, a total of 688 certificates have been awarded to businesses certified statewide. The three categories are: Certificates of Excellence, Certificates of Merit and Certificate Awards.
To be certified, businesses must meet specific criteria, including providing employee health screenings, workplace health and nutrition education, opportunities for physical exercise activities, management support for healthy workplace environments, tobacco use prevention activities, and sharing wellness activities within their respective communities.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 March 2010 )
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