Affinity Federal Credit Union announced it has been named among the recipients of the third annual Wellness Opportunities at Work (WOW) award by UMR, a UnitedHealthcare company and the nation’s largest third-party benefits administrator. The WOW award was created to honor those organizations that demonstrate a commitment to improving their employees’ quality of life through a comprehensive, worksite health promotion program.
U.S. employers face significant pressures in helping to secure the health and well-being of their most valuable resource – their employees. With the increasing rates of diabetes, obesity and risk factors related to heart disease, many employers are taking a proactive approach to addressing these challenges.
Affinity was honored for its commitment to improving employee health and promoting change through healthy lifestyle behaviors. “We are honored to receive yet another award for our wellness efforts as it solidifies our deep commitment to improving not only our members’ lives, but the lives of our hardworking employees,” said John T. Fenton, president and CEO of Affinity. Affinity has a dedicated wellness team that meets regularly to plan program initiatives. These include:
- Hosting annual Wellness Week events for employees, including health fair vendors, workshops and lunch and learn sessions
- Holding a charitable breast cancer awareness walk supporting the St. Peter’s University Hospital Breast Care Center
- Promoting on-site flu shots and health screenings for vision, hearing, skin cancer, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure
- Sponsoring a Team Affinity running/walking team in local 5K runs
- Providing on-site exercise facilities and fitness opportunities
- Offering healthy eating programs and healthy food options for meetings, company events and in break room areas
- Offering an employee assistance program (EAP) and educational programs on life issues, including alcohol and drug abuse
As a UnitedHealthcare company, UMR’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. They believe it is important to recognize the efforts being made by their customers to support this goal by maintaining a work environment that promotes healthier behaviors.
The WOW award winners were chosen by a team of worksite wellness consultants based on their efforts to promote physical activity, nutrition and mental health/stress awareness, reduce workplace injuries and tobacco use, and support individuals facing alcohol or drug addiction.
About UMR
UMR is the third-party administrator (TPA) line of business for UnitedHealthcare, providing customized solutions, cost-effective provider networks and dedicated customer service to self-funded medical, dental, vision and disability plans. They work closely with their clients to lower their medical costs, improve the health of their employee populations and help them achieve their benefits goals.
About the WOW award
The WOW award program honors/recognizes UMR businesses that offer health management solutions to improve the quality of life for employees. The award acknowledges efforts made to demonstrate a commitment to employees’ health by promoting prevention with written materials, seminars and lectures and ensures a healthy work environment is in place by providing a comprehensive worksite health promotion program.
About Affinity Federal Credit Union:
When you become a member of Affinity Federal Credit Union, you belong to something better – a community. With 22 branches and 5,000 shared branches, Affinity is the largest credit union headquartered in the state of New Jersey, proudly serving the tristate area. Affinity has over 140,000 active members and assets approximating $2.8 billion. With thousands of businesses, associations, clubs and individuals that comprise the Affinity family, we are truly a community connected. Affinity members have access to a network of over 5,000-shared branches and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. As a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution federally insured by NCUA, Affinity offers products and services designed to fit member needs, all while offering better and lower fees than most banks. From consumer and business banking services that include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking to auto, real estate, education and personal loans, Affinity has the right tools for your financial success. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com and follow us on Facebook (AffinityFCU), Instagram (AffinityFCU) and Twitter (@AffinityFCU).