Health and Wellness Committee
Committee 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.
| Committee Co-Chairs: | Kristin Reichl (Department of Health) 360-236-4985 |
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| Kristina Aravena (Community Trade & Economic Development) | |
| Committee Members: | Kathy Bilhimer (Attorney General) |
| Sarah Barrie (Department of Ecology) | |
| Karen DeWitt (Washington State Patrol) | |
| June Hershey (Department of Social & Health Services) | |
| Sheila Ichita (Department of Health) | |
| Roni Pettit (Department of Licensing) | |
| Kim Sauer (Liquor Control Board) |
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.
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 Committee
The Health and Wellness Committee was established in 1994 when Governor
Lowry endorsed ICSEW’s 2-year plan, which established 4 standing
committees: Education, Communication, Membership, and Budget. In that
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 Committee was established
as an Ad Hoc ICSEW Committee.
The broad goal of the Health and Wellness
Committee 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 Committee 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 committee's activities or have a suggestion, e-mail Kristen Reichl, Health and Wellness Committee Chair.