May 18, 2007

The MGH wins AHA Fit Friendly Award

Encouraging employees to stay healthy and fit has long been a priority of the MGH. Employees' good health benefits not only the workforce itself, but also patients,
colleagues and the institution as a whole.

To honor the MGH's commitment to its workforce's healthy and active lives, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently awarded the hospital its Fit Friendly Award. The award acknowledges employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity and healthy eating in the workplace.

Since the hospital launched its Be Fit program in 2005, MGHers have found an ally in reaching their health and fitness goals. The program promotes physical activity in the workplace and offers nutritious meal options for its employees aiming to stay healthy and fit.

On behalf of the hospital, Jeff Davis, senior vice president of Human Resources, and Michael Gillespie, MPH, executive director of Medicine and administrator for the MGH Heart Center, accepted the award, which was given to only two organizations in Massachusetts. BWH is the co-recipient of this year's award.