Affinity Federal CU Wins With Workplace Wellness
July 17, 2017
Affinity Federal Credit Union, New Jersey's largest credit union, is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution.
Affinity Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has been named a winner in the Workplace Wellness Hero category in the 2017 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes award program. The award program, produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s premiere business news publication, is sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, New Jersey Hospital Association, Atlantic Health System, and Englewood Medical Center.
The Healthcare Heroes awards program honors individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in New Jersey. Finalists were selected in ten categories: Education Hero-Individual, Education Hero-Organization, Hospital of the Year, Innovation Hero-Individual, Innovation Hero-Organization, Nurse of the Year, Physician of the Year, Public Health Hero, Volunteer of the Year, and Workplace Wellness Hero.
The goal of AFCU’s program is to increase engagement of employees across all fitness levels and age groups, and encourage awareness and participation in their own health. Supported by a committee, the wellness program provides employees with onsite fitness classes, a fitness center, an annual health fair, healthy lunch options, sit-stand desks and more.
“Affinity takes pride in offering a workplace environment that promotes healthy living,” says John T. Fenton, President and CEO, “Doing so ensures a positive and productive mindset that attributes to the excellent member service our employees provide.
The finalists and winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges including: John Gallucci from JAG Physical Therapy, Nish Parikh from Rangam, Carole Kenner, PhD, RN, FAAN from The College of New Jersey, School of Nursing, Judy Schmidt MSN, RN from New Jersey State Nurses Association, and Michael J. Avaltroni, Ph.D. from School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Over 400 people joined in support of the Healthcare Heroes awards finalists and winners. They were recognized during the awards breakfast and ceremony on June 20, 2017 at the Palace in Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey.
About Affinity Federal Credit Union:
Affinity Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in New Jersey. With more than $2.3 billion in assets, Affinity has a network of more than 140,000 members from over 2,700 businesses, organizations and clubs throughout the country. Affinity members have access to a network of more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. The credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that has been offering superior financial services for consumers and businesses with a member-oriented focus since 1935. Affinity’s consumer banking services include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking, auto, real estate, education and personal loans. Affinity offers a comprehensive set of products and services to support its business members, offering better rates and lower fees than most banks. Whether it is a new venture or a well-established organization, Affinity has the right products and services for each stage of business. Federally insured by NCUA. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com and follow us on Facebook (AffinityFCU) and Twitter (@AffinityFCU).