We are pleased to announce that the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston earned the Institution of Distinction in Health & Well-being for the BHAC Designation!

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has been working hard over the years to create a culture of wellness and help faculty and staff improve their health and well-being. The wellness program, led by Julie Van Orden, MHA, CDMP, CWWPM, Assistant Director of Employee Well-being, engages senior leadership and works with managers and supervisors and wellness champions across the organization, to help implement programs, resources and policies to  meet people where they are. Extensive efforts have been made to create a robust communication plan, develop partnerships and collaborations, and track outcomes to support employees and enhance and improve the wellness program over time.     

Congratulations UTHealth Houston for your award-earning wellness efforts. If you are interested in speaking with the University of Texas Health Science Center, please contact Julie Van Orden.