Printer FriendlyUHA recognized as Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association
(HONOLULU, September 30, 2009) - UHA has been recognized as a Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association. UHA achieved Gold level status in 2008 and 2009 by implementing various activities and programs to encourage physical activity, nutrition, and culture enhancements within the company.
UHA is one of only two Hawaii companies to achieve Gold level status in 2009, and is among only 1,200 Start! Fit-Friendly Companies nationwide.
"Our employees are our strength; helping them stay healthy is our obligation and good business," said Max Botticelli, M.D., chairman, president and CEO of UHA. UHA's worksite wellness program includes onsite physical activity, gym memberships, free healthy foods and fresh fruit, a vending machine with healthy snacks, nutrition counseling, and various wellness activities and seminars.
UHA recognized as Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association (PDF)
