LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
The Heart of a Healthy Community
WAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT INSPIRES EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS TO LIVE WELL
Wake County, North Carolina, which is comprised of Raleigh and 11 other municipalities, is one of the fastest growing and most populous counties in the United States. This is fueled, in part, by its consistent ranking as one of the best places in the nation to live and work. Contributing to Wake Coun- ty’s inviting reputation is an initiative the local county gov- ernment launched to keep its employees healthy and happy. “Living Great at Wake” is a holis-
tic health and wellness program offered to the county’s 4,500 employees and their depen- dents. Wake County’s staff work in various capacities, from pub- lic safety to public health, from engineers to customer service representatives, ranging from age 18 to 81. Wake County also has two on- site employee health centers that offer low- or no-cost medical ser - vices to employees and spouses. It also provides more than 1,000 in-person and online wellness
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