American Heart Association Honors HPU for a Healthy Workplace
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May 23rd, 2024

American Heart Association Honors HPU for a Healthy Workplace

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HIGH POINT, N.C., May 23, 2024 – High Point University’s Employee Wellness Program has earned a “gold” level recognition from the American Heart Association’s 2024 Workforce Well-being Works Better Scorecard for a third consecutive year. This is the seventh time the association has recognized HPU’s Employee Wellness Program since 2015.

The American Heart Association has defined best practices for employers to use to build a culture of health and well-being for their workforce. The association’s Workforce Well-being Scorecard measures the extent to which the company has implemented the best practices. Companies recognized at the “gold” level have achieved a score of 183-216 out of a maximum of 230 points.

Pictured is Candice Phipps, assistant director of the University Mail Center, doing a cardio workout on the lateral step trainer in the Employee Wellness Center.
Pictured is Candice Phipps, assistant director of the University Mail Center, doing a cardio workout on the lateral step trainer in the Employee Wellness Center.

HPU’s Employee Wellness Program is open to all staff and faculty, who can earn points for completing various wellness activities offered on campus. They have access to free annual health screenings, health seminars, an employee 5K run, intramural sports teams and an employee fitness facility. The program also provides resources to encourage healthy approaches to nutrition, sleep, stress reduction and weight management.

Melissa Marion, HPU senior director of human resources, said in addition to their physical health, the university supports employees in building their emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and occupational well-being.

“HPU is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association,” said Marion. “This distinction highlights the emphasis High Point University places on providing opportunities to help our employees live a healthy life amid a world where the healthiest choice is not always the easiest choice. HPU’s Employee Wellness Program offers several engagement opportunities to meet the employee where they are on their wellness journey to help them prevent or treat chronic conditions.”

This event is co-hosted by Employee Wellness and the Exercise Science Club to raise money for a local nonprofit organization, D-Up.
This event is co-hosted by Employee Wellness and the Exercise Science Club to raise money for a local nonprofit organization, D-Up.

HPU received a congratulatory letter from American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown as part of the recognition.

“Your organization has demonstrated an inspiring commitment to promoting and sustaining a healthy work culture that empowers all employees to reach their full potential,” Brown said. “This year, the American Heart Association is proudly celebrating 100 years of saving and improving lives alongside our global family of volunteers, innovators and changemakers. By making bold moves to build healthier workplaces, organizations like yours are helping bring to life a second century of health for all.”