Yuma wins “City of the Year” for making community healthier
YUMA, Ariz.(KYMA, KECY)- Yuma has won City of the Year for its efforts to make local employees and the community healthier at the second annual Get Fit. Don’t Quit! Spotlight Awards.
The awards were presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld of Body by Jake.
The city was honored for establishing its ‘Yuma’s Wellness Ambassadors’ volunteer program that helped connect city employees with wellness initiatives that are available to them.
According to City officials, Yuma invests in preventive care for its employees and incentivizes annual visits to a primary care physician.
Most recently, the city transformed an unused space into a ‘wellness room’ for employees that features physical fitness equipment and designated areas for relaxation.
The City of Yuma established its wellness program with very little funding and active participation.
Yuma city also invests in preventive care for its employees and incentivizes annual visits to a primary care physician.
Most recently, the city transformed an unused space into a ‘wellness room’ for employees that features physical fitness equipment and designated areas for relaxation.
BCBSAZ announced the winners of the second annual Get Fit. Don’t Quit! Spotlight Awards, recognizing organizations across Arizona that are inspiring health and wellness in their local communities.
BCBSAZ awarded a total of $150,000 – including five $10,000 prizes to organizations across the state, and an all-new $100,000 Get Fit. Don’t Quit! Fitness Center to Kaiser Elementary School in Gila Bend, Arizona.
