PRINCETON, NJ— The Township of Hanover has been named to the 2023 Healthy Towns to Watch list.

The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2023. These cities and towns go above and beyond to improve health and wellness in their communities through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness.

According to the recognition, The Township of Hanover is a 2023 Healthy Town to Watch. A new Mental Health Symposium was one of the most effective programs offered, and showcased collaboration between a handful of Morris County communities. The event offered speakers, information, and resources to reduce stigma and support residents' mental health.

“The Township of Hanover is excited to be selected once again as a Healthy Town to Watch. Our goal continues to be providing an overall healthy lifestyle for all our residents with a special emphasis on mental health and wellness,” said Mayor Thomas Gallagher.

The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

“The League of Municipalities is excited to see the growth of the MWC Healthy Town designations. It shows what we already know: that community leaders across the state are focused on the health of residents and want to continue to provide these important wellness opportunities at the local level,” said Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities.

Each year, communities participating in the MWC complete a comprehensive Healthy Town application outlining the research they’ve done to identify their community health needs and explaining how they have organized their local MWC committee. The application also highlights the actions the towns have taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, and play.

Author : TAPinto Staff

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