SCCOE Health And Wellness Programs
This section provides an overview of all health and wellness programs
sponsored by Organization Development. Please check the event schedule and by on
the lookout for global emails announcing the start dates of events and the
introduction of new programs.
Blood Drive
Organization Development coordinates blood drives each year with Blood
Centers of the Pacific. Blood Centers of the Pacific is a non-profit
organization that provides blood and blood products to over 35 Northern
California hospitals.
CONCERN: Employee Assistance Program
The CONCERN Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is part of the SCCOE staff
benefits package. CONCERN offers self-development workshops to SCCOE staff as
well as provides individual counseling. A variety of health, wellness, life
management, and personal growth topics are covered in the workshops. Topics
include:
- Personal Finance
- Effective Communication Skills
- Elder Care
- Health and Wellness
- Parenting
- Self-Development
- Stress Reduction
- Time Management
- Work and Career Management
By request, the sessions can be scheduled for schools sites or departments,
provided 12 participants attend. Please contact Kathy Sealana for more
information.
Flu Shots
Every year, Organization Development coordinates flu shots at Ridder Park
and school sites. Flu shots are free to all regular staff of the SCCOE.
The Health Care Collection
Library Services at Ridder Park Drive has two sets of approximately 35
heath-related videos provided by the California State Library and Kaiser
Permanente. Many are available in both English and Spanish. Topics range from
colds and flu, asthma, back care, foot care, baby care, carpal tunnel syndrome,
and more. Open the attached flyer from Library Services (PDF - 91KB) to see a complete list
of titles. For more information, contact the Library at 453-6800.
Health Fair
Every year, the Organization Development Department holds a health fair at the
Ridder Park office. Various organizations in the community are invited to
deliver the latest health and wellness information to SCCOE employees. Topics
and services offered range from healthy cooking to chair massages. In addition,
SCCOE employees also have an opportunity to speak with representatives from
their health care provider.
Making Healthy Choices Video Series
These 20-minute videos with accompanying self-paced workbooks can be checked
out for a 10-day loan by contacting Kathy Sealana.
Healthy Eating
Go beyond the food pyramid and labeling guidelines to examine your eating
style. This video examines the myths our culture has built up around eating and
weight, and how they may influence your habits. You will receive easy-to-use
ideas for improving your diet through healthier shopping, cooking, and menu
planning.
Healthy Exercise
This video illustrates that exercise can be part of a normal lifestyle and
that it doesn't have to hurt to be effective. Viewers learn the benefits of
regular exercise and ways to overcome barriers to implementing an exercise
program. Explore the activities you enjoy, then plan ways to make those
activities a regular part of your daily living.
Healthy Stress
Stress can be healthy when it acts as an energizer that spurs us to action.
This video describes physical and emotional reactions to stress and stimulates
viewers to examine their own lives. Assess your stress levels, identify stress
triggers and coping mechanisms, and build a plan to healthfully manage stress.
Personal Best Health Newsletter
Each quarter, (January, April, July, and October), Personal Best health
newsletters are sent to all SCCOE staff. The newsletter contains articles and
helpful tips regarding such topics as healthy eating, exercise, and stress
reduction. In addition, free access to health-related articles are available on
the Personal Best web site http://www.personalbest.com.
Walking Program
The SCCOE Walking Program is intended to promote overall fitness of SCCOE
staff. There are three sessions per year: January-April, May-August, and
September- December. Participants receive a walking packet at the beginning of
each session and record points they receive for walking or jogging. At the end
of each session, the points are tallied and participants receive prizes
sponsored by the Ridder Park Cafeteria Committee. Prizes range from small
sporting equipment to gift certificates.
For further information, please contact Kathy Sealana at Kathy_Sealana@sccoe.org
or at 408-453-6698.
Date last updated: July 3, 2008
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