Henry County
Staff Wellness is a strong component now. Several schools have a staff wellness
team. A monthly CSH newsletter is emailed to all the staff. Staff have
the opportunity to receive a flu shot, plus various health services and screenings
are provided. CSH provides in-service credit on health education concerning
students and staff. A Safety committee was formed to address worker’s compensation
claims and decrease employee accidents.
Macon County
Twice a year we conduct Staff/Faculty Health Fairs. In the fall
we partner with our local hospital to do a complete blood work
up. The hospital will go to the schools before school begins
for the day. Cost in between $10-$15, depending on what is lab
work is requested. In the spring each Staff/Faculty is offered
free screenings (through CSH) that include BMI, Blood Pressure,
cholesterol and diabetes.
Monroe County
CSH has provided exercise equipment for staff and staff wellness
fairs. School staff had a pedometer walking competition to win
a treadmill for their school.
Putnam County
We started a wellness program for staff, called “Search Your Heart,”
to encourage cardiac health and prevent stroke.
Warren County
CSH partnered with TNCEP to provide heart care in-services for staff.
Also, CSH partnered with a certified trainer from parks and recreation
to provide fitness in-services for staff. A registered dietician
from River Park Hospital provides Diabetes training for staff. Search
Your Heart staff wellness program is provided by Health Services,
CSH and the Regional Health Office. This program meets monthly with
a focus on health and nutrition. A Top Health newsletter
is distributed to all staff.
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