The first Wellness Committee Meeting of 2025 will be held Wed. Jan 22nd 11:00am- 12:00pm at the Public Health Gladys Olmsted Bldg. Liberty. If you are thinking about joining a committee to share your insight, energy and support, perhaps you will join us!
Thank you to all Sullivan County employees who participated in the "Sullivan Walks" Challenge.
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Kim Moore the winner of "Sullivan Walks Wellness" Challenge receives certificate 12/13/2024
"Sullivan Walks Wellness Challenge"- The official winner is...
"Sullivan Walks Wellness Challenge" closes Tuesday 12-10-24
All participants should tally up all their walking minutes and send your trackers to Patricia or Fiona at the end of business on Tuesday 12/10/2024 The winner will be announced and invited to participate in a photo shoot and presented an award on Friday Dec.13th at 11:00 am at the Monticello Gov't center lobby.
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Stress and the Holidays
Stress is a common part of the holiday season for many people and can manifest in a number of ways such as physical, emotional and mental symptoms. Some common causes of holiday stress include financial concerns, gift-giving, unrealistic expectations, grief or loss or navigating family conflict. Here are some tips to help manage holiday stress, practice mindfulness, set limits, focus on what you can control, take deep breaths, eat and drink responsibly and ask for help.
Paths Are Made by Walking...
"Sullivan Walks" Keep Walking 2 Weeks to Go!
This Thursday November 21, Celebrates the American Cancer Society's, "Great American Smoke Out" initiative. Public Health Services encourages and supports those who smoke to; "Take A Break" from smoking. During the week "Exchange Boxes" can be found at the entrances of the Sullivan County Government buildings, (both campuses).We encourage smokers to exchange their smokes or vapes for a stress ball, Quit kit or another item you may find within the box to help with cessation on the next cigarette break. Perhaps smokers will try to quit Cold Turkey!
If you are thinking about quitting and need help, call 1800-QUIT-NOW , 1-800-227-2345 0r 845-292-5901 x 0 for more information.
2nd Activity Challenge- "Sullivan Walks"
Friday 11/8 marks the halfway point for all "Sullivan Walks" participants. Be sure to check in with your team lead to tally all your walking minutes!
Schedule your Blood Donation this Monday Nov 4th- Give the Gift of Life!
Monticello Government Center 9:00am - 3:00pm LHR
Attention "SULLIVAN WALKS" Wellness Challenge Participants!
Here is your 1st Activity Challenge- see details below!
Let's Get Walking!
The mission of the Sullivan County Government Wellness Committee is to promote a healthy place to work and promote a worksite culture that supports employees’ desire to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Goals of the committee
- Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors;
- Develop educational outreach activities;
- Encourage personal and professional productivity;
- Encourage physical, mental, social, and holistic well-being
- Reduce absenteeism
- Increase productivity
- Lower workers compensation claims
- Improve employee engagement /satisfaction
- Promote a clean, healthy and safe environment
Stay Healthy this Season, get your Flu & Covid Vaccine!
A check presented to Howie Goldsmith on behalf of the Veterans Coalition, happened this past Monday at Bold Gold Media with Paul Ciliberto, and Friends. From left with friends are: Host Paul Ciliberto, Patricia Pelletier Department of Public Health, Howie Goldsmith Sullivan County Veterans Coalition, Ericka Acevedo Department of Health & Human Services, Brad Matican, Monster Classic Run/Walk Organizer and Les Kristt of Kristt Kelly Office Supply Corp. Sponsored by the Monticello Rotary, the Monster Classic happens this Sunday August 4th, 8:45 am sharp!
Looking for Sullivan County Employee's to participate in the Monster Classic, check your emails for details!
See you Sunday!
Pictured from the left are Paul Ciliberto (Thunder 102 Radio), Darby Nagpaul (Public Health), Howie Goldsmith (SC Veteran's Coalition), Shannon Hornbeck (Public Health), Les Kristt (Monticello Rotary Club) (July 2023).
Come Join Us!
Come join Sullivan County employees and their families at the next Wellness event. Many are open to all and are kid-and pet-friendly!
Current and Former Sullivan County staff on the Hurleyville Rail Trail-March 2021
