Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Memorial Hospital has received a “Bronze” recognition by the American Heart Association in the 2017 Workplace Health Achievement Index.
The index uses science-based best practices to evaluate and promote a culture of health in the workplace. The index also calculates the average heart health score for employees of participating companies that securely submit health data.
“The American Heart Association is building a culture of health and well-being throughout the country, and on behalf of the Association, we congratulate these local companies and thank them for their efforts in cultivating healthier workplaces and communities,” said Kathy Krusie, chair of the American Heart Association’s Indianapolis board of directors.
The Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index allows companies to measure the effectiveness of their workplace health programs, as well as the overall heart health of their employees. Unlike other existing organizational scorecards, the Index also scores companies on the heart health of their employees based on Life’s Simple 7® – the Association’s scientifically validated definition of ideal heart health. The key factors contributing to optimal heart health include smoking cessation, maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, eating a healthy diet, managing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and keeping blood sugar at a healthy level.
Decatur County Memorial Hospital was one only eight hospitals in the state that were recognized in the index.
