Goal
To expand knowledge of health and wellness with an emphasis on holistic health and promoting healthy behaviors. We cover topics focusing on meeting our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs to maintain balance through the journey of our lives.
What We Do
- Provide health and wellness information to ICSEW members and state employees
- Coordinate guest speakers and wellness activities for meetings
- Provide legislative/policy recommendations to ICSEW regarding women’s health issues
- Monitor legislation that may affect health of state-employed women
- Coordinate the Health Fair for state employees
Members
Co-Chairs:
Dana Bowen, Washington State Investment Board
Jo Hill, Department of Transportation
Members:
Marina Woodard, Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC)
Kate Sherrer, WA ST Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Sarah Hamblin, Office of Superintendent Public Instruction (OSPI)
Feature Article
Resources
Addition Resource
Breast Feeding
Breast Feeding Resource
Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes Prevention Program through HCA
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Program
Nutrition
Healthy Eating: How to Eat Healthy
What’s cooking? Healthy Alfredo Bagel Bites
Parenting
The most stressful time for moms? Middle School
Physical Fitness
Five Ways to be Happier
Check with your gym to see if they offer discounts to State Employees, be sure to ask!
Stress Management
How to Sweat Less When You’re Sweating Bullets
The Physical Side of Stress
Employee Assistance Program
Smoking Cessation
The DOH Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) check out there webpage S for more information.
Smoking Cessation: QuitDay and Quit Smoking Community
Cigarette Alternative: Vaping Daily Health
Women’s Health
6 Ways to Boost Womens’ Health
Signs of a Heart Attack for Women
Healthy Women
Work Life Balance & More
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