Paterson wins 2022 “Healthy Town” designation by New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute Mayors Wellness Campaign

Paterson, New Jersey — Today, the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute announced Paterson’s 2022 Health Town designation by the Mayors Wellness Campaign. The City of Paterson was recognized for improving health and wellness in the community through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness.

The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a program of the Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. In addition to fourteen Healthy Town winners, another seventeen towns were designated 2022 “Healthy Town to Watch,” and seven were designated 2022 “Healthy Town Up-and-Coming.”

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.

City of Paterson, 2022 Healthy Town

The City of Paterson has once again received a Healthy Town designation. The City’s commitment to improving health and wellness for residents includes large infrastructure investments, health awareness campaigns, integration of wrap-around services for residents, and partnership with St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

“Keeping Patersonians healthy is a priority and a point of pride,” said Mayor Andre Sayegh. “Our unprecedented investment in our parks, playgrounds, and pools is a testament to our commitment to the health and well-being of our residents. We are honored to once again earn the gold-level designation of being a Healthy Town in New Jersey.”

For More Information

To learn more about the MWC, visit: http://www.njhcqi.org/MWC or contact Julie DeSimone at jdesimone@njhcqi.org.

About the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute

The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s (Quality Institute) mission is to improve the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for everyone. Our membership comes from all stakeholders in health care. Together with our 100 plus members, we are working towards a world where all people receive safe, equitable, and affordable health care and live their healthiest lives.

About the Mayors Wellness Campaign

The Mayors Wellness Campaign is a program of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The program empowers mayors across New Jersey with evidence-based tools, strategies, and support to champion health and wellness in their communities.

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