About

Congratulations to 2009 Award Winners: See highlights on why their programs are outstanding under the Success Story tab of this website!

Welcome! We want the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to be a community recognized for its commitment and support of workforce health and wellness programs.  Champions in Health is a collaboration of government agencies, health organizations, academic institutions, businesses, and wellness professionals who come together to promote and recognize exemplary wellness programs while providing resources and networking opportunities for wellness enthusiasts.

Our Vision:

The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex will be a community that is known for its workforce health and wellness programs.

Our Mission:

To recognize and promote outstanding workforce wellness programs in our community and to provide resources for new and existing programs.

Goals:

• Recognize excellence in workforce wellness.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other organizations focused on workforce wellness.

Who We Are:

Champions in Health is a collaboration of government agencies, health organizations, academic institutions, businesses, wellness professionals and others who come together to promote and recognize exemplary wellness programs and provide resources and networking opportunities for wellness professionals.

Why Promote Workforce Wellness:

• Improves Employee  morale and quality of life
• Reduces illness and disability
• Decreases health care utilization
• Enhances productivity

Champions in Health supports workforce wellness by:

• Educating employers about the importance of workforce wellness programs
• Providing resources for new and existing programs
• Offering opportunities for networking and sharing of information and materials
• Recognizing excellence in workforce wellness programs by giving awards
• Sharing best practices