By Darla Shelden, Metropolis Sentinel Reporter
OKLAHOMA CITY – Metro Know-how Facilities has been awarded Excellence within the Licensed Wholesome Campus standing for 2023 by the Oklahoma State Division of Well being.
Licensed Wholesome Oklahoma (CHO) is a free statewide certification that acknowledges entities going above and past to make well being and wellness a precedence for all. This system is open to companies, campuses, communities, congregations, early childhood packages, eating places and faculties.
Positioned on the Springlake Campus in Oklahoma Metropolis, the Metro Tech Well being Careers Heart (HCC), at 1720 Springlake Drive, trains college students for careers in lots of features of the well being trade. Full-time and short-term courses can be found in a variety of careers.
In line with CHO, a significant component in enhancing the well being of Oklahomans is offering a wide range of alternatives for residents to make more healthy selections the place they dwell, work, be taught and play.
Licensed Wholesome Oklahoma meets this problem by recognizing a wide range of entities which encourage health-focused behaviors and insurance policies.
“Years in the past, we started to alter by changing into a tobacco-free campus dedicated to holistically discovering methods to enhance the well being and well-being of our employees, college students and group,” stated Valerie McMurry, Metro Tech’s director of group outreach and wellness.
She famous additionally they combine their well being careers college students into the advantages of wellness by allowing them to carry out blood strain checks and eye exams.
“Alternatives to companion with the Lynn Institute, Integris and different organizations led to funding obtained from the Oklahoma Metropolis Neighborhood Basis,” stated McMurry.
“This enabled Metro Tech to increase choices like illness prevention training, wholesome meals choices, well being screenings and group train.”
“MetroFit digital on-line group train has develop into a group staple when in-person train was not potential,” the press launch states. “Over 700 contributors enrolled within the newest collection of digital on-line courses.”
“This award is a superb achievement. We’re happy with Ms. McMurry and her crew for creating alternatives for college students, employees and the group to develop into more healthy,” stated
Aaron Collins, Metro Tech Superintendent and CEO.
Metro Tech was additionally Licensed Wholesome on the Excellence stage within the enterprise class from 2012 to 2016.
“These certifications present alternatives for enterprise to create environments which assist well being insurance policies and particular person well being choices finally enhancing Oklahoma’s well being outcomes,” stated Lane Frye, Oklahoma State Division of Well being Commissioner.
“We applaud all Licensed Wholesome Oklahoma recipients for making the wholesome selection the simple selection, and for serving to to create a tradition of wellness of their communities,” he added.
The Licensed Wholesome Oklahoma program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma State Division of Well being, The State Chamber, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Level Council, and extra companions who’re serving to to form a more healthy future for Oklahoma.
The applying course of for 2023 opens Aug. 1. Extra data together with standards particulars and the appliance might be discovered at certifiedhealthyok.com.
Metro Tech has 4 campuses providing short-term, profession and customised enterprise coaching. Campuses are positioned in South Oklahoma Metropolis, Northeast Oklahoma Metropolis, the Will Rogers Airport and Downtown Oklahoma Metropolis.
To be taught extra, go to metrotech.edu.
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