LCMHS awarded with 2017 Governor's Excellence in Worksite

On March 23, Lamoille County Mental Health Services was awarded with the 2017 Governor's Excellence in Worksite presented by Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD during the 2017 Worksite Wellness Conference.

“We have been continually working on improving the wellness programs we offer to our staff, and we are very proud of their efforts to make daily healthy choices.” said Savi Van Sluytman, LCMHS CEO.

Ninety employers received Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Awards, and another nine were presented with Rising Star Awards. Awardees represented workplaces with a wide range in employee numbers. “Each of the employers have met a standard of excellence for worksite wellness programs,” said Janet Franz of the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. “Effective wellness programs take effort and commitment, and it’s important to acknowledge and thank these employers for promoting a healthy environment.”

About the Worksite Wellness Conference

The annual Worksite Wellness Conference and workshops is presented by the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Vermont Department of Health, with co-sponsors BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont, Cigna, Go! Vermont, Invest EAP, Northeast Delta Dental, Northwestern Medical Center, The Richards Group, and University of Vermont Medical Center.