Health and Happiness Resources
Wellness Initiatives at BCHS
The Staff Calendar will outline all of the events we have planned for the year. Be sure to keep an eye out on the calendar and your email!
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Wellness Activity Waiver |
| All staff, physicians and volunteers are required to complete the Wellness Activity Waiver for any activities they wish to participate in. This is a mandatory requirement. |
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Homewood Health Wellness Sessions |
| Each month, our EAP Provider, Homewood Health, will be on-site hosting a Wellness Session. The sessions are located in the Boardroom on E-Wing Lower Level 3, once a month, from 12:00-13:00. The topics are different each month, and sign-up is required. To view more information about the specific session for the month, and also to sign-up, please visit the Staff Calendar. |
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Yoga in the Chapel |
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Yoga is currently cancelled until further notice. Please visit this page or the Staff Calendar for updates as to when yoga will resume. Yoga will be led by a Certified Yoga Instructor in the Chapel (A-Wing). The classes are free of charge for staff. Don't forget to bring a mat and water! You will be required to complete an Employee Wellness Waiver if you wish to participate. |
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Massage Therapy with Westervelt College |
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In 2019, the BCHS partnered with Westervelt College and had Massage therapy students on-site completing their clinical placement hours and offerring complimentary 15 minute seated massages to staff. Keep an eye out on your email, and the Staff Calendar as this is where we will post any upcoming information regarding Massage therapy students coming back to BCHS! |
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Wellness Corporate Partners |
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Please note that in order to receive the discount you must present your Hospital Identification Badge. In addition, some of the providers below have specific contact information in order to obtain the discount. Please visit the BCHS Intranet for full details.
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Wellness Resources & Articles
We recognize how hard our staff and physicians are working during this difficult time. Please take the time to review the following resilience and support documents:
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Wellness Emails |
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Homewood Health |
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You can access lots of helpful articles on the Homewood Health website. There are lots of interesting articles in the Homeweb Library which discuss the following (but not limited to):
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Organizational Health and Safety |
Nutrition, Recipes, and Resources
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Spring & Summer |
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Going to a barbeque or potluck this summer? Try out some of these recipes that are sure to be a hit! |
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Holiday Season |
It's official… that long stretch of winter is here. The holidays have passed and the excitement of a New Year (and decade!) has come and gone. People often find it difficult to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and changes through the winter months. We are here to help! Below are some guides, complete with quick and easy tips, to help with everything from meal prep to staying active. Planning a trip south of the border? We’ve got you covered. |
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Nutrition Tips & Resources |
Have nutrition-related questions or concerns? Did you know that a Registered Dietitian (RD) is the only regulated health professional with the nutrition expertise, education, and practical training required to provide sound and evidence-based nutrition advice and recommendations? You can seek out assistance via one of the following channels:
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If you are interested in getting involved, or providing feedback, you can contact the wellness team with the links below. If you are interested in joining the Wellness Commitee please let us know! We would be happy to have you!
Submit a Wellness Idea Become a Wellness Champion