MONTCLAIR NAMED A ‘HEALTHY TOWN’ FOR ITS WORK IN 2020
It’s the township’s third year in a row getting the recognition. March 10, 2021 The Montclair Municipal Building. FILE PHOTO Montclair is one of eight communities recognized as a Healthy Town in the 2020 Mayors Wellness Campaign — its third year receiving the designation. “The township’s health and human services department not only responded to…Read More…
Quality Institute Announces Mayors Wellness Campaign New Jersey “Healthy Town” Winners for 2020
PRINCETON, New Jersey — Addressing food insecurity. Helping residents stay physically and mentally active. Supporting COVID-19 testing clinics. The 2020 Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) “New Jersey Healthy Town” winners are being recognized for their innovative responses to local needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight communities participating in the MWC, a program of the New…Read More…
‘Champion of Health Award’ Goes To Asbury Park Woman
The inaugural award comes at a time when towns are facing unprecedented challenges with the global pandemic. By Tom Davis, Patch Staff Dec 17, 2020 10:13 pm ET|Updated Dec 18, 2020 6:41 am ET Allison Cerco (Courtesy of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute) ASBURY PARK – The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC)…Read More…
Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith Hands Out Mayor’s Wellness Medals
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF December 14, 2020 at 9:50 AM Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith hands out Mayor’s Wellness Medals at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market on Saturday.Credits: Township of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith hands out Mayor’s Wellness Medals at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market on Saturday.Credits: Township of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains…Read More…
Freehold Township Awarded ‘Healthy Town’ Distinction
The designation is given to communities whose mayors consider healthy lifestyles a top priority and foster inclusive wellness programming. By Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff Dec 14, 2020 4:45 pm ET The designation is given to communities whose mayors consider healthy lifestyles a top priority and foster inclusive wellness programming. (Shutterstock) FREEHOLD, NJ – The statewide Mayors’ Wellness Campaign…Read More…
Sayegh: Paterson must embrace wellness campaign | Opinion
Andre Sayegh Special to the USA TODAY NETWORK One of my many New Year’s Resolutions for 2020 was to promote and prioritize the health and wellness of Paterson residents. And so I announced my Mayor’s Wellness Campaign to achieve the aforementioned objective to get residents to be more active and health conscious. On Jan. 24,…Read More…
Quality Institute Releases Mayors Wellness Campaign New Jersey “Healthy Town” Designations for 2019
For media requests: Carol Ann Campbell 973-567-1901 or cacampbell@njhcqi.org Quality Institute Releases Mayors Wellness Campaign New Jersey “Healthy Town” Designations for 2019 PRINCETON, New Jersey — Mobile fresh food markets. Community walks. Weight-loss challenges. Healthy corner stores. Outdoor yoga. Bike trails. Health fairs. These and other innovative programs helped New Jersey communities win recognition through…Read More…
‘Sustainability Fair of the Chathams’ returns this Saturday
THE CHATHAMS – The public is being asked to demonstrate its support for sustainability in the Chathams when the 2019 edition of the annual “Sustainability Fair of the Chathams” is held, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14, hosted for the fifth year by the Chatham Borough Farmers’ Market at…Read More…
Scotch Plains named a Healthy Town to Watch
Posted on May 14, 2019 by Dan DiBella Posted in Our Publications, Scotch Plains Monthly (above) Mayor Al Smith and MWC Program Director Margaret Heisey participate in one of the 5K events in Scotch Plains that qualify for a Mayor’s Medal. Scotch Plains Designated a Healthy Town to Watch The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI), located…Read More…
Wildwood Crest Recognized as ‘Healthy Town in the Making’
Published in Cape May County Herald Online WILDWOOD CREST – The Borough of Wildwood Crest has received special recognition through its participation in the statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign for the 2018 calendar year. According to a release, Wildwood Crest has been designated as a “Healthy Town in the Making” by the New Jersey Health Care…Read More…