Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University’s (BEUN) Ereğli Faculty of Education Campus, Alaplı Vocational School Campus, Çaycuma Campus, and Devrek Campus have been awarded the title “Nutrition-friendly and Physical Activity Supporting Workplace” under the program carried out by the Ministry of Health.

Nutrition-friendly and Physical Activity Supporting Workplace (BDFAD) program carried out by the Directorate of Public Health at the Ministry of Health aims to create a behavioral change in healthcare workers, particularly through healthy diet and physical activity, to protect and to improve their health. It is also aimed to create a healthy, safe, and productive workplace. In this respect, BEUN’s Ereğli, Alaplı, Çaycuma, and Devrek campuses were awarded the title as a result of the evaluations carried out by Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Health Department of Noncommunicable Diseases.

Thanks and Congratulations from Provincial Director Specialist Dr. Gün

In his remarks on the topic, Provincial Director of Health of Zonguldak, Specialist Dr. Mustafa Özkan Gün stated that the aim of the program is to popularize the applications that promote health at the workplaces and strengthen the healthy life habits of the healthcare workers. At the end of his remarks, he expressed his thanks to the Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, who supported these initiatives carried out at the campuses, and wishes continuous success to the campuses awarded the title.

Rector Özölçer: We Have the Health Life Culture in All Parts of the University”

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Rector İsmail Hakkı Özölçer stated in his remarks regarding the issue that the University places great importance not only on academic excellence but also on institutionalizing a culture of healthy living:

“Universities are not merely higher education institutions that prepare students for their professional careers by providing academic knowledge; they are also responsible for building healthy, conscious, and exemplary living environments. The recognition of our campuses with the title ‘Nutrition-Friendly and Physical Activity-Supporting Workplace’ is a tangible and valuable reflection of this vision that we have embraced. We adopt an approach that prioritizes the physical and mental well-being of our staff and students. Through our practices that promote healthy nutrition, the facilities that encourage physical activity, and our awareness initiatives, we aim to transform our campuses into more qualified and conscious living spaces. We firmly believe that healthy individuals build strong institutions, and strong institutions build a strong society.

With these thoughts and sentiments, I would like to extend my gratitude, first and foremost, to our Minister of Health, Kemal Memişoğlu, and to the esteemed Ministry of Health family for their valuable support of the program. I also sincerely thank the Provincial Director of Health of Zonguldak, Mustafa Özkan Gün, the respected officials of the Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Health, and the evaluation committee for their meticulous efforts throughout the process.

Furthermore, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the distinguished administrators of our campuses, our academic and administrative staff, and our dear students who contributed to this process with great dedication and sensitivity. We will continue to further develop and expand our healthy campus practices and sustain our efforts in this field with increasing determination.”