KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney was recognized this week as a state leader in workplace wellness. Gov. Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services presented UNK with the Governor’s Wellness Award, which honors businesses and organizations that are dedicated to improving employee health and well-being. “Regular exercise and healthy nutrition have benefits for both our physical and mental well-being. The companies honored today … [Read more...] about UNK’s focus on employee wellness recognized by governor
Governor's Wellness Award
Mick Anderson honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for safety
Mick Anderson, director of the Nebraska Safety Center at UNK, was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in promoting health and safety in Nebraska. Anderson was recognized along with Governor’s Wellness Award winners Sept. 24 in Kearney, where employers and communities were honored for developing and implementing successful workplace wellness programs. Anderson said safety means doing "the right thing at the right time" and doing so "before … [Read more...] about Mick Anderson honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for safety
UNK honored with Governor’s Wellness Award
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney received the Governor’s Wellness Award for its leadership in worksite health promotion. On Thursday UNK received the Grower Award, which recognizes achievements in “growing the seed of wellness” for employees and providing opportunities for employees to live healthy lifestyles. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman was among those who presented the award. “These awards recognize employers for … [Read more...] about UNK honored with Governor’s Wellness Award
