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UNO Recognized With AHA Workplace Health Achievement Award

The campus received a Silver Award as one of the American Heart Association's healthiest workplaces based on seven different categories of organizational best practices.

  • published: 2020/12/14
  • contact: Human Resources
Lindsay Kneiper teaches a yoga class as part of the Physical Education Activities Program in the Health and Kinesiology Building

Lindsay Kneiper teaches a yoga class as part of the Physical Education Activities Program in the Health and Kinesiology Building.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has named the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) as recipient of the Silver Workplace Health Achievement Award for 2020, recognizing the campus for implimenting quality workplace health programs and culture.

Earning this recogntion places UNO alongside such national organizations such as GEICO, NASCAR, American Airlines, and MetLife.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a bright light on overall health and the growing divide of health equity, and we are grateful for organizations like yours who are doubling down to prioritize flexible and engaging programs that put their employee’s health and well-being at the center," AHA CEO Nancy Brown wrote in UNO's recognition letter.

AHA's Workplace Health Achievement Index scores organizations on 55 individual practices across seven categories, providing a science-based assessment of overall workplace heart health. Categories include leadership, engagement, programs, communications and more.

"We are excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association with this award," said Aileen Warren, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resorces at UNO and UNMC. "This is truly a reflection of the hard work, collaboration, and commitment our entire campus has to supporting wellness resources and education."

Need more information on UNO wellness programs? Visit the Faculty and Staff Employee Assistance Program or UNO Wellness websites.

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About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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