MCMH is Healthiest State Initiative finalist

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2020 Healthiest State Annual Awards.

Individuals, communities, K-12 schools, early care providers, out-of-school programs and workplaces will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans in their respective sectors at an awards ceremony on Feb. 6 in West Des Moines. 

The finalists in the eight categories include Live Well Montgomery County for the Out-of-School Program and the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in the medium category for Workplace.

“We are honored that Montgomery County Memorial Hospital has been selected as a finalist in the Healthiest State Initiative.  Helping the people of our county be their healthiest is our passion. We are very proud of our hospital’s population health department and of Live Well Montgomery County,” commented David Abercrombie, MCMH chief executive officer.

“We are honoring finalists in more categories than ever before, which is a testament to the tremendous work happening across the state to improve the health and wellness of Iowans of all ages,” said Jami Haberl, Healthiest State Initiative executive director. 

Each finalist will be recognized, and winners from each category will be announced at the Healthiest State Annual Awards ceremony on Feb. 6 at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines.  Each winner will be granted a monetary gift to continue their work focused on improving the health and well-being of their employees, students or citizens.

The Healthiest State Annual Awards are sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Hy-Vee, Inc., and Nemours.