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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months agoSpring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:
– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]
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Hannah Person uploaded the file: Healthiest Maryland Businesses Brochure to
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 8 months agoA brochure that explains the benefits of becoming a Healthiest Maryland Business. Learn more at https://www.healthiestmdbusinesses.org
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Suicide Prevention in Children 5 years, 8 months agoI am re-posting something I saw in the Mental Health Matters action group:
The 2019 Children’s Mental Health Matters! Campaign will be May 5 – 11, 2019! The 2019 sign up forms are now available! Register by March 15, 2019 in order to receive awareness items. To sign up and learn about School or Community Champions follow the links bel…[Read more]
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This seems to be something valuable to be part of. I was looking at the Community Champions form to sign myself up but it asks me what kind of organization I am a part of. Do I say that I am part of Allegany County Health Department?
Also, how can we make the Allegany Public Schools aware of it and make someone from the school interested in…[Read more]
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoHealthier Holidays in 1 – 2 – 3
Few Americans get enough physical activity, and many don’t eat a healthful diet. The winter holidays can be a great time to think about your goals for the year ahead. Follow these tips to jump start your resolutions, and be your healthiest self this holiday season.1. Stay active.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoWater accounts for 60 percent of your body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds in a 155-pound person) and is essential to every cell. Here are a few ways water benefits your body’s health.
1. Water helps prevent dry mouth.
2. Water promotes cardiovascular health.
3. Water keeps your body cool.
4. Water helps muscles and joints work better.
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Bill Lafferty posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoChronic Diseases – Information from the CDC
Six in ten adults in the US have a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more.
Chronic disease includes: Heart Disease, Cancer, COPD, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney failure.
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require…[Read more]
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoHere at the health department we are encouraging our staff to be more mindful of their current health, which includes blood pressure. We are going to set up blood pressure self-check stations, in staff occupied areas, were they can use a digital blood pressure machine to check their current blood pressure. We will also have information at each…[Read more]
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Renee Kniseley posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agojoin the Healthiest Maryland Businesses group. If your organization is interested you will need to complete the CDC scorecard at : http://www.healthiestmdbusinesses.org/ ( it is free to join)
What is ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses’?
Healthiest Maryland is a statewide movement to create a culture of wellness—an environment that makes the h…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 5 years, 12 months agoWhat creative ideas are you implementing in your work sites during the holidays?
The Allegany County Health Department is looking to distribute healthy holiday recipes. In January, we plan to resume the Wednesday Wellness Water day and today we have an in-service on Mindful Meditation.Post your efforts over the holidays to improve worksite wellness…
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Today’s “Mindfulness Meditation” seminar was very helpful! I enjoyed it very much. Clearing your mind and being in the “now” for a few minutes definitely helped to recenter the day and focus on the task or tasks at hand.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 6 years agoHere is a great article from Wellsteps regarding emplyee wellness programs!
17 Employee Wellness Program Ideas and Tips to Transform Your Workplace
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 6 years agoThis past summer and fall the ACHD Wellness Committee encouraged a different employee each week to bring in fruits and herbs to infuse a large container of water each Wednesday. This was a huge success and the Wellness group has decided to keep Wellness Water Wednesday going. This is an easy idea you can introduce in your worksites.
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