(KLZA)--Governor Jim Pillen has honored 21 Nebraska businesses with the 2025 Governor's Wellness Award, highlighting their evidence-based worksite wellness programs.
These programs focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health support, and targeted interventions, leading to improved outcomes and reduced health risks. These worksite wellness programs encouraged family participation and offered services such as biometric screenings, health coaching, and Mental Health First Aid training.
Since this program began in 2008, 561 Nebraska businesses have been honored for going above and beyond to create health-focused work environments.
The 2025 Governor's Wellness Award Winners include:
Educational Service Unit 4, Nebraska Public Power District and the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.
The Grower Award honors organizations for enhanced wellness programs positively changing employee health behaviors.
The Governor's Wellness Award is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council,
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