Health and Wellness Subcommittee
Subcommittee Goal: To expand knowledge of health and wellness with an emphasis on holistic health and promoting healthy behaviors. We will cover topics that focus on meeting our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs to maintain balance through the journey of our lives.
| Subcommittee: | Kristina Aravena (Department of Commerce) 360-725-2655 |
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| Subcommittee Co-Chair: | Sheila Ichita (Department of Heath) 360-236-3430 |
| Subcommittee Members: | Robyn Buck (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) |
| Barb Cleveland (Office of Administrative Hearings) | |
| Lynn Clevenger (Gambling Commission) | |
| Patty Danner (Department of Licensing) | |
| Karen DeWitt (State Patrol) | |
| Sharon Edwards (Department of Retirement Systems) | |
| Sonja Hirsch (Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission) | |
| Charlene Kay (Department of Transportation) | |
| Alison Navarrete (University of Washington - Tacoma) | |
| Karen Pyle (Workforce Training Board) | |
| Melissa Rubenstein (Department of Personnel) | |
| Amy Swett (Office of Insurance Commissioner) | |
| Janice Taylor (Department of Health) | |
| Lena Wang (Labor & Industries) |
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Health & Wellness - Guidelines
This publication provides ideas for Health & Wellness ICSEW general membership meeting activities. Steps 5 & 6 provide guidelines for publishing your information in the InterAct.
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Health and Wellness and Promotional and Career Opportunities State Employee Survey Results
Photo Gallery
Governor Gregoire signing the proclamation for Women’s Health Day Event.
History of the Health and Wellness Subcommittee
The Health and Wellness Subcommittee was established in 1994 when Governor
Lowry endorsed ICSEW’s 2-year plan, which established 4 standing
subcommittees: Education, Communication, Membership, and Budget. In the
same year, ICSEW members polled co-workers in their respective agencies
to determine the top issues affecting women in state government.
ICSEW
received a 76 percent response rate where health and wellness was an issue
of major concern; therefore, the Health and Wellness Subcommittee was established
as an Ad Hoc ICSEW Committee.
The broad goal of the Health and Wellness
Subcommittee is to increase the overall wellness of state employees by promoting
healthy behaviors through information sharing and activities.
Articles
Articles written by Health and Wellness Subcommittee members
Other Health Links
Washington Wellness Works (Official site for state employees, retirees, and dependents)
National Center for Health Statistics Healthy Women: State Trends in Health and Mortality
Department of Health Women’s Health Resource Network
If you would like additional information on the subcommittee's activities or have a suggestion, e-mail Kristina Aravena, Health and Wellness Subcommittee Chair.