County, Memorial Hospital honored as healthy employers
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January 18, 2020

County, Memorial Hospital honored as healthy employers

By From JT Staff Reports

Two local employers have been named some of the healthiest in Central Ohio.
Union County was recognized as the third healthiest, followed by Memorial Hospital at fifth, according to the 2019 Healthiest Employers of Central Ohio.
The awards program was conducted by the Springbuk Health Intelligence Pla...

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