Lethbridge College has received national recognition for its promotion of physical and mental health. The honour focuses on ways post-secondary institutions help staff and students maintain healthy lifestyles. 

Ryan Boorsma, equipment room team leader said this award recognizes the college’s determination to raise physically, mentally and healthy workplace for students and staff.  

He doesn’t always have the time to continue with the classes and activities the college regularly promotes, but he always said exercise helps students to remain fit and promotes academic achievements. 

The college’s squash expert said students needs to be exercise regularly because it can reduce stress and also, assist in resilience against mental health issues.

Boorsma said Lethbridge College showcases a wide range of programs for students and staff on mental health which assist them to be remain mentally and physically fit.

Moreover, Boorsma added the award is recognition of the initiatives the college has implemented, aimed at ensuring health and wellness.

“Being healthier means happier, like physically happier and mentally happier. It helps our workplace and family life. We really make sure that we take care of employees and have a good work environment,” Boorsma said.

Laura Morden, Lethbridge’s College health promotion coordinator said Lethbridge College is one of the 17 Canadian post-secondary institutions chosen for this award.

“I think it’s really a good step in the right direction for institution. It is showing that we really do a great thing on campus for students and staff,” Morden said.

She said this recognition will build on the academic and health success of the college and its students for years to come. 

“Students need to be exercise regularly because it can reduce your stress and assists to recover mental health issues,” Morden said.

Morden said the college will set up an internal assessment committee to evaluate areas that needs to be improved in the future for healthy lifestyles of students and staff.