American Heart Association Names UAMS ‘Fit Friendly Company’
| Dec. 23, 2015 | The American Heart Association has recognized UAMS as a “Fit Friendly Company,” for being an employer that “goes above and beyond when it comes to their employees’ health.”
Among the requirements to be named “Fit Friendly” are offering employees physical activity support, increasing healthy eating options at work and promoting a wellness culture.
“We are excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a company that takes employee health seriously,” said Natalie Cannady, manager of the UAMS Fitness Center. “We work hard to make sure our employees have every opportunity available to improve their well-being.”
The UAMS Fitness Center is located on the eighth floor of the UAMS College of Public Health building and is open to UAMS employees and students. The facility offers 24-hour, 7-day a week access to members.