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MedStar Health's Record Achievement in Workplace Wellbeing

In a remarkable feat, MedStar Health has been recognized with an unprecedented eleven awards in the 2025 Wellness at Work Recognition under the Healthiest Maryland Businesses program. This recognition marks a new record for the largest healthcare provider in the region. The Maryland Department of Health's initiative aims to honor employers who prioritize workplace wellbeing, reflecting a commitment not just to employee health but also to a nurturing work environment.

A Longstanding Commitment to Employee Wellbeing

MedStar Health is not new to this accolade. Since its participation began in 2022, the organization has consistently shown a commitment to employee wellness, with at least nine of its workplaces featuring on the honor roll every year. The 2025 awards are a testament to MedStar’s ongoing dedication to fostering a healthy work culture that aligns with the organization’s mission to improve health and wellbeing.

The recognition includes several MedStar Health locations, such as:

• - MedStar Ambulatory Services
• - MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
• - MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
• - MedStar Harbor Hospital
• - MedStar Health Home Care
• - MedStar Health Physical Therapy
• - MedStar Health Research Institute
• - MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
• - MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
• - MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
• - MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Representing more than a quarter of the 42 total awardees, MedStar Health's strong presence among the recognized businesses underlines its commitment to promoting a supportive atmosphere for its associates.

Innovative Approach Towards Wellness

The MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing, established in 2021, plays a pivotal role in cultivating this positive culture. The center focuses on professional fulfillment and overall wellness of MedStar's employees. This year, it's apparent that the initiative has made significant headway, as evidenced by the organization's involvement in multiple strategic health programming initiatives.

Dr. Dan Marchalik, Executive Director of the MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, "We are extremely proud to again be honored among the top Healthiest Maryland Businesses for the fourth year in a row. It is gratifying to see more of our workplaces earning recognition for their dedicated efforts in workplace wellbeing."

The success of the organization can be attributed to the effective implementation of multi-faceted strategies aimed at enhancing workplace wellness. This includes introducing data-driven initiatives, engaging employees in health programs, and ensuring that wellness support is accessible and actionable.

Engagement and Support Services

The various services offered under the wellbeing initiative include mental health coaching, physical health programs, and family support services, proving invaluable for MedStar's workforce of over 35,000 clinical and non-clinical associates. The past year has seen significant engagement, with nearly 30,000 wellbeing interactions reported. This includes coaching sessions provided to 1,400 associates, fulfilment of backup care requests for almost 1,000, and training workshops catering to over 8,000 participants.

Recognition Beyond State Lines

This prestigious recognition is not an isolated incident. MedStar Health has received a multitude of national accolades, which include the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine™ recognition, Wellness Council of America’s gold level Well Workplace award, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Well-Being Excellence™ credential. Such acknowledgments reflect the organization’s unwavering dedication to fostering a thriving, healthy work environment.

For those interested in more information regarding the wellbeing programs at MedStar Health, comprehensive details are available at MedStarHealth.org/Wellbeing. This approach ensures that the organization's commitment to wellbeing is not only recognized but also actively practiced, ensuring a healthier future for all involved.