Witham Health Services has been recognized as one of the honorees for the Healthiest Employers Hall of Fame for the 2023 induction period. The awards program was created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. These companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings.
Award applicants are evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. Completed assessments were ranked with the proprietary Healthiest Employers® Index, a 1-100 rubric for wellness programming. The award currently takes place in over 45 regions across the country and all applicants also have the opportunity to earn national recognition as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America.
Each member of the Hall of Fame has been recognized on a national level numerous times since the award’s inception. This is the first year that Healthiest Employers has released their Hall of Fame recognition.
Witham Health Services mission is to improve health through excellence and personalized care with a team of experienced staff and state-of-the-art technology. Since the inception of our Wellness program in 2009, the focus has been on changing the perception of a hospital as only a place you go when you are sick. Our Wellness team has worked tirelessly to engage our employees, our local schools, community partners as well as Boone County at large on their own journey to optimal health. We prioritize physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, social, intellectual, environmental and financial Wellness. We offer individualized programs and services to prevent those lifestyles diseases that are within our control. So much of our health is powered by the choices we make each and every day. Every choice moves us closer to health or towards disease. Our intention with the whole person, not just the employee side, really demonstrates our commitment to our staff and our patients. Witham has been recognized in the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America since 2018. Constant education, a consistent message and the fact that small changes really make a big impact are attributed to our success. Witham is blessed with the very best Administration, Physicians, Nurses and support staff. It is felt the moment you walk in our doors.
“Witham Health Services offers our employees educational programs, exercise and cooking classes, health screenings, and various wellness tips. Many of these same programs are offered to our community members as well. Witham partners in the community to help spread and bolster health initiatives throughout Boone County. Our wellness team promotes healthy lifestyles and activities in our schools and businesses. Health factors differ throughout Indiana. Communities that are healthier thrive. We are thrilled that Boone County ranks #3 in Indiana county health rankings and continues to improve and foster healthy equity in our community.” –Kelly Braverman, President and CEO.