Aurora, CO – Health Links® extends its deepest gratitude to Governor Jared Polis for proclaiming August 14, 2025, as Colorado Day of Total Worker Health®. This declaration underscores the critical importance of investing in the health, safety, and well-being of Colorado's workforce.
Colorado Day of Total Worker Health® shines a spotlight on the essential role of a healthy workforce in preventing injuries and promoting well-being across the state. With more than 3 million Coloradans dedicating their time and energy on the job each day, the proclamation underscores the vital role employers play in fostering safe, supportive, and healthy workplaces. These efforts not only safeguard workers but also strengthen organizational performance and resilience.
About Total Worker Health®
Total Worker Health (TWH) is a holistic approach to worker well-being that integrates occupational safety and health protection with health promotion to prevent worker injury and illness and to advance health and well-being.
Governor Polis emphasized the importance of fostering a productive and sustainable workforce in a country where more than 132 million full-time workers in the U.S. spend many of their daily waking hours working. By establishing Colorado Day of Total Worker Health®, he encourages employers to foster safe and and healthy work environments and designates this day, August 14th, as the day to celebrate the organizations that are leading the way.
Lili Tenney, DrPH, Co-Founder and Director of Health Links added, “Receiving this proclamation for the sixth consecutive year reflects Colorado’s unwavering commitment to advancing the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce. It’s a testament to the businesses, leaders, and communities championing Total Worker Health in action, creating workplaces where people can thrive. Their leadership sets a national example of what’s possible when worker well-being is a shared priority."
Governor Polis’ proclamation stands as an important reminder that a healthy workforce is key to Colorado’s economic vitality. It invites all individuals and organizations to recognize the shared responsibility of supporting worker well-being as a foundation for long-term success.
About Health Links®
Health Links is a program that champions health and safety at work. We offer evidence-based Healthy Workplace Certification™ and advising to help organizations and their team members achieve Total Worker Health.
Based in the Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, our deep experience as researchers and industry trailblazers informs everything we do for you. For more information, visit healthlinkscertified.org.