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Staff Wellness
Wellness Overview
Influenza Information
Bottled Water - Do we need it?
Physical Fitness
Nutrition
Mental Health & Stress Reduction
Financial Security
Caregiver & Elderly Concerns
Chronic Disease Management
Disease & Injury Prevention
Family Health
Generational Workforce Issues
Wellness Overview
The purpose of wellness promotion is to improve the health and well-being of Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) employees’ lives through health education and workplace health promotion activities that will support positive lifestyle changes.
"Wellness" can cover many things. DOC is focusing on: Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health & Stress Reduction, Chronic Disease Management, Financial Security, Disease & Injury Prevention, Generational Workforce Issues, Family Health, and Care Giver & Elderly Concerns.
This Web site is provided as a resource for local functional unit Wellness Committees and employees. Click on the links below for more information:
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EAP Cascade Counseling
Free and Clear Tobacco use Cessation Program 2010 DOC Wellness Survey Results
Public Employee Benefits 2009 DOC Wellness Survey Results
Wellness options at DOC functional units 2008 DOC Wellness Survey Results
Wellness Policy
DOC is providing informational links on this page to help improve the wellness of DOC staff. We recommend you consult with your personal physician before adopting any changes in your diet or exercise habits. Also, DOC does not automatically endorse the content provided by links to other organizations or providers.
Influenza Information
In preparation for flu season, DAS has updated the influenza information on the Human Resource Services Division web page. The web page contains lots of useful information including information on influenza prevention, flu shot clinics, and an updated Q & A on workforce issues. The web page link:
http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/flu.shtml.
This information was also shared at the agency head meeting on September 28, 2010. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Gray via email at
rebecca.gray@state.or.us or via telephone at (503)378-8301.
Bottled Water - Do we need it?
Bottled water is bad for your wallet, your health and your environment.
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Physical Fitness
The strength and endurance gains of regular exercise make daily tasks easier on your body and if you look and feel better about yourself, you'll be more confident and have greater self-esteem. You not only might live longer if you exercise regularly, but also might live more years independently and with a better quality of life. Exercise helps strengthen your cardiovascular and respiratory systems, keeps bones and muscles strong, manages your weight, eases depression, manages pain and stress and helps you sleep better. What more incentive do you need?
Check out the following fitness links for motivation, advice, program discounts and self-assessment:
How Much Walking is Right For You? Regence "Steps To Health" Program
Kaiser Permanente 10,000 Steps Program Steps Into Miles Conversion Chart
Find a Fitness Center That Fits You
Stretching Exercise
Physical Fitness for Everyone Walking Activity Log
Regence Health Club Discount Program
Nutrition
To find fresh, locally grown and sustainably produced food in your local area, visit the
Eat Well Guide
Check out the following links for nutritional guidelines, healthy recipes, weight control advice, and healthy cooking tips:
Nutrition Basics
5 A Day Program How to Understand & Use Nutrition Labels
Alcohol and Caffeine My Plate
American Heart Assoc. Nutrition Center National Inst of Health Nutrition Resources
Face the Fats - Making Healthy Choices Portion Control
Healthy Diet Basics & Cooking Fund "Steps to Healthy Eating" (Regence)
Healthy Recipes
5 A Day Program Recipes Healthy Recipes from the Mayo Clinic
AARP Recipes Nutrition and Recipes from the Diabetes Assoc
American Cancer Society Recipes
Weight Control
ADA: Eating Right Regence Weight Management Discounts
American Cancer Society Weight Control Program US Dept of Health - Small Steps
BMI Calculator from the CDC
Weight & Waist Measurement: Tools for Adults
NIH: Guide to Dieting & Weight Loss Weight Watchers
Mental Health & Stress Reduction
Stress management along with rest is a critical factor contributing towards our overall wellness and quality of life. Our mental and emotional health can have a direct affect upon our physical health and healing.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The employee Assistance Program is a FREE and confidential benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with any personal problems, large or small, such as:
marital conflict, interpersonal relationships, work conflicts, anxiety or depression, career changes, stress management, family relationships, grief, and alcohol or drug abuse.
Check out the following links for information on self-assessment, anger management, substance and domestic abuse issues, employee assistance programs and other mental health information and resources:
A Guide for Emergency Workers: Managing Stress Eating Disorders
Aggressive Drivers Talking Points Holiday Stress
Aggressive Drivers, Who Are They? Mental Health Resources from the Mayo Clinic
American Psychological Assoc (APA)
National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH)
Anger Management information Resilience: Build Skills to Endure Hardship
Critical Incident Pamphlet (pdf)
Road Rage
Cubical Etiquette Smoking Cessation Program
Cultivate a Network of Friends Substance Abuse Issues
Domestic Abuse Issues, identifiers What's Normal What's Not from the Mayo Clinic
Financial Security
Information, tools and advice on protecting your identity, credit and debt, wills, savings plans, financial planning and trusts (also see
Public Employee Benefits).
Check out the following links and documents for money saving ideas and future planning:
AARP:
Credit and Debt ID Theft Information
AARP:
Financial Planning
Legal & Financial Resources (Cascade Center)
AARP:
Keeping Track of Valuable Docs (pdf)
Legal Worksheet for Your Will (pdf)
AARP:
Protecting Your Identity Minimizing Your Risk of Identity Theft
Deferred Comp Program for Employees Protective Proceedings: Guardianships
Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, POA etc.)
Work Family Life (EAP)
Cascade Centers Incorporated offeres financial and legal benefits, which means that we, as DOC employees, have a free financial or legal consultation. All we need to do is call Cascade Centers office at 503-639-4254 and make an appointment. DOC employees also have full access to a legal and financial library through the
Cascade Centers Web site. Below are some various handouts that can assist you in planning and budgeting:
Daily Expenses Budget (pdf)
How to Make a Budget & Stick to It
Debt Consolidation (Warning & Suggestions)
Investing or Paying Off Deft
Finances: Credit & Divorce Retirement Budget Planning Worsheet
Financial Planners Top Things to Know When Choosing a Financial Planner
How to Choose a Planner
Caregiver & Elderly Concerns
As adults we may take on dual roles in our families, as not only parents to our children, but caregivers to our parents. As such, we can be faced with unique stresses and decisions. These links provide information and resources in dealing with this role (see also Family Health).
Caregiver Topics
Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiving 101 **
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Foundation for Health in Aging
Caregiving Issues Hot Weather Advice for Older People
Choosing a Long Term Care Setting Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Issues
Elder Care Locator Prevention of Elder Abuse/Financial Abuse
Family Caregiver Alliance *
State of Oregon: Seniors & People with Disabilities ***
*Family Caregiver Alliance assists families with the following subjects: Assisted living, Dementia, Controlling frustration, Medications, Depression, Holding a Family Meeting, Work and Eldercare, End of Life Choices, Grief and Loss, Hiring In-Home help, Support groups, Self Care for Caregivers and Legal issues.
**Family Caregiving 101 is another excellent site with Stages of Caregiving, How to Manage, You Are Not Alone, and many other helpful resources
***The State of Oregon site contains: Long-term care guides, food and financial help, At Risk driver information, Health and Medical information, Legal Issues, Respite Care, and community support programs.
Chronic Disease Management
Get help making treatment decisions, understanding the effects of treatment, coping with side effects, learning techniques to help manage chronic conditions. Examples of chronic illness or conditions are: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Disease, Arthritis or Depression.
Check out the following links for helpful resources in managing chronic illness:
American Cancer Society Health Check Tools and Topics
Arthritis Info from the Mayo Clinic
Heart Diseases & Conditions Resources
Asthma Information from the Mayo Clinic
Managing Arthritis Pain
CDC Diseases and Conditions Managing High Blood Pressure
Diabetes Website Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Frequent Asked Questions About Arthritis Specific Disease Resources, Symptoms Checker
Disease & Injury Prevention
Disease and injury impacts more than the person who is ill. It also impacts family, co-workers and friends as well. It thwarts our abilities, our finances and our dreams. In its essence, prevention is an act of caring.
Check out the following links and documents for resources to aid employees in preventing personal injury and maintaining their health:
Injury Prevention
Back Safety and Lifting Techniques Oregon OSHA Injury Prevention
Critical Incident Pamphlet (pdf)
Planning for Workplace Emergencies (pdf)
Drowsy and Distracted Driving Proper Lifting Techniques (slide show)
Ergonomic Self-Inspection Checklist Safe Lifting and Carrying (pdf)
Evaluating Your Computer Workstation (pdf)
Workstation Ergonomic Self-Inspection Worksheet
Ladders, Use and Care (pdf)
Flu and Communicable Disease Prevention
Flu Info Symptoms, Treatments, & Immunizations Food Preparation Safety
Flu Prevention Hand Washing Guidelines for Disease Prevention
Flu Tips (pdf)
Info on Infections Disease, Colds & Flu's
Food Borne Illness
Family Health
Information on Child/Teen/Adult and Senior Health Issues, children's emotional health, parenting, safety tips, and family activities.
Children/Teen Topics
Back to School: Tips for Parents Parenting News and Information
Child Care Information Safe Kids Oregon
Children's Health Concerns from the Mayo Clinic
School Bully's Take a Toll on Children
Children/Teens Emotions from Kaiser
Teen's Health Concerns from the Mayo Clinic
Home Alone Children
Senior Health Topics
Eating Well as We Age Older Drivers Information
Exercise: Getting Fit For Life Senior Health from the Mayo Clinic
Forgetfulness: It's Not Only What You Think! Senior Health Topics
Foundation for Health in Aging
General Family Topics
Community Service: A Family Guide to Getting Involved Positive Parenting
Family Issue Search Taking Care of your Grandchildren
Kids Health Travel and Vacation Planning
Generational Workforce Issues
"Every generation is influenced by its period's economic, political and social events, so it follows that generational context also may affect the way they work....A lack of understanding across generations can have detrimental effects on communication and working relationships and undermine effective services." (from APA article)
The following resources explore these differences and provide tools for understanding:
How to Cope with a Multigenerational Workforce Informational Articles
Frequently Asked Questions About Generational Differences
Stereotypes
Generational Differences at Work
Page updated: May 09, 2012
