CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health recently received Platinum recognition in the American Heart Association’s 2024 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard.

According to the Association, the Scorecard brings together emerging research and input from leading experts to help employers create a healthy and effective work environment. Organizations can earn a recognition level of Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum based on their adherence to the Association’s science-backed recommended practices in areas such as health equity, burnout prevention, compensation and benefits, and more.

Thompson had received Gold recognition on the Scorecard in the past by meeting many of the standards. Moving up to Platinum - the highest level - was far from an accident.

"A gap analysis was prepared and the Wellness team planfully met the standards to get enough points to push us up to Platinum," said Vice President of Associate Services/Wellness Jennifer DeVault. She noted that Wellness Wednesdays - when associates get discounted healthy salad bar items - was just one of the recent additions to programming.

Wellness Coordinator Kristen Seyfried said the department has been working to close the gap and go from Gold to Platinum for the past two years, implementing new programs and creating new policies.

In addition to Wellness Wednesdays, new programming has included Mental Health First Aid training, support groups for associates, and conducting an Associate Wellness Survey. Wellness has also offered physical activity programs at low or no cost, and provides TheCare.com benefit for pet care.

Visit www.heart.org/workforce to learn more and view the full list of recognized employers.