Drake University received the 2018 American Diabetes Association Health Champion Award at the annual WELLCOM Excellence in Worksite Awards Luncheon on Oct. 30 in La Vista, NE.

Through its Wellness Lives HereTM initiative, the American Diabetes Association recognizes organizations that make health and wellness a priority for their employees. To become a Health Champion, organizations must meet healthy living criteria in three different areas: Nutrition and Weight Management, Physical Activity and Organizational Well-Being. The health and wellness initiatives of Drake met the criteria and the American Diabetes Association selected us for this prestigious recognition. Faculty and staff should take pride in this recognition and the reassurance that Drake is committed to making health and wellness a priority among our campus community.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources