OUC has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to employee wellbeing, receiving the 2026 Best Wellness Employer Gold Certification administered by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts at Harvard Medical School. This year, OUC earned the recognition for a seventh year and was one of only nine organizations honored.
Developed by Harvard medical and public health leaders, the Best Wellness Employer designation identifies organizations that demonstrate excellence in employee wellbeing. The program provides a research-supported framework for evaluating corporate wellness strategies and enables employers to benchmark their programs nationally.
The award highlights how OUC’s comprehensive wellness strategy — WELLbeing Power to Thrive — supports all pillars of wellbeing with preventive-focused health plans, employee assistance programs, one-on-one financial advising and wellness coaching — all designed to ensure our employees have the ability to prioritize their health.
“At OUC, putting our employees first is more than a pillar it’s really the foundation of who we are. Being part of an organization that genuinely invests in the wellbeing of its people is both inspiring and rewarding,” said Jessica Puentes, Wellness Administrator.
OUC’s Benefits & Wellness team were recently recognized at the July Commission Meeting as a 2026 Best Wellness Employer. From left to right: Linda Landman González, OUC Board President; Latisha Thompson, Chief Employee Experience Officer; Carolina Tavarez, Wellness Coordinator; Jessica Puentes, Wellness Administrator; Patrick Peters, Manager, Benefits & Wellness; and Clint Bullock, General Manager & CEO.
OUC’s holistic mobile wellness platform powered by WebMD continues to drive strong engagement across the workforce by encouraging and rewarding employees for completing preventative health care activities.
Looking ahead, OUC will continue advancing preventive care participation, strengthening financial wellness resources, and enhancing wellbeing tools for employees and their families.
“This award is more than an honor; it reflects the care, commitment, and intention we bring every day to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive,” said Puentes.
