The Workplace Wellness e-newsletter focuses on recent research, health information and resources related to workplaces. It provides regular updates on current public health campaigns and is distributed quarterly to subscribers. This e-newsletter can be forwarded to your employees, included in your company newsletter or posted.
Our previous newsletters listed below are great resources for comprehensive workplace wellness programming. You can copy articles into a company newsletter or forward whole newsletters to you colleagues.
Newsletters
Fall 2011
Preconception health: A workplace wellness matter; Protecting yourself against the flu: Get the flu shot…it's free!; The journey on the road to resilience starts now; Smoking cessation programs increase profits and decrease expenses; Be aware – it is September!; Healthy Workplace Month; Your kids and their screen time – help them take a break!; Parenting can be a challenge...; Changing to serve you better!
Spring/Summer 2011
Vacation breaks benefit employers and employees; Register now for our 10th Workplace Wellness Conference! Building a Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workplace; Is Cancer Preventable?; Healthy Barbecuing in the Workplace; Hosting a party? Know your risks; Emergency preparedness; Going somewhere? Go cycling!; New Dental Program; Are you ready to have a baby?; Is your child in a booster seat?; Free Parenting Workshops
Winter 2010/11
Revitalize your commitment to a healthier workplace in the New Year; Volunteering can create balance, an escape from the routine and a culture of social responsibility; Your Quit Smoking Plan: Eight tips to make quitting easier; BMI and Waist Circumference – What do the numbers mean?; 10 tips to revitalize your body and mind; It's time to be mindful of mental health; 10th Workplace Wellness Conference
Fall 2010
Calling all parents; Research in review: A good night's sleep can help you live longer; Eight tips for fostering resiliency in children and youth; Workplaces going to the dogs!; Free parenting workshops near you!; Upcoming health days; What's on!; Transition to parenting; It's against the law to smoke in a workplace including those on wheels; Get ready for October; Workplace wellness in action: The Town of Richmond Hill
Spring/Summer 2010
Promoting health across the lifespan; Research in review: Canadian attitudes towards health and learning; Healthy aging and hydration; Creating an age friendly workplace: 10 tips for employers; Memory boosters: Test your knowledge; Upcoming health days; What's on! Put your well to the test; Easing into retirement
Winter 2009/10
Are you surviving or thriving?; Research in review: Creating a safe and healthy workplace during cold and flu season; 12 tips for staying healthy and energized this winter; After the holidays: Keep children's toy and product safety in mind; What's on! Nutrition Services introduces a new website; Workplace Wellness Toolkit; Workplace Wellness in action: CHATS - Community Home Assistance to Seniors
Fall 2009
Goal setting is S.M.A.R.T.; Research in review: Obesity on the job; Go with the flow!; Alcohol use during pregnancy: It's never too late to stop drinking; Supporting employees in challenging times; What's on! Register now for York Region's 9th Annual Workplace Wellness Conference; Workplace wellness in action: Southlake Regional Health Centre
Spring/Summer 2009
Building a healthier community, one workpalce at a time; Research in review: Sun safety at work; Buy local, buy fresh in York Region; "Smart Commute" makes getting to work an easy choice; The Air Quality Health Index: Protect your health and know the numbers; What's on! Quick facts on the York Region Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan; Markham first municipality in Canada to adopt Local Food Plus (LFP) practices; Walking the walk for our children
Going Somewhere, Go Active
Winter 2008/09
The evolution of a diverse workforce in York Region; Research in review: Put diabetes on your agenda; Smoking cessation programs and the ethno-culturally diverse workplace; York Region web portal serves newcomers; How to effectively manage a multi-generational workforce; Keep active at any age; Welcome centre offers services to reduce post-migration stress; Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
Prenatal Classes A Guide to Eating Fish for Women, Children and Families
Fall 2008
Optimizing wellness for women; Research in review: active women at work; Thinking of using a tanning bed?; Breastfeeding anytime, anywhere!; Nutrition tips to jump-start your energy level; New HIV tests available; Breast cancer and alcohol consumption; Cervical health and HPV - Facts women need to know
Breastfeeding: An investment in our future
Top 5 life-saving health care screening tests every woman needs
Spring/Summer 2008
Targeting Men's Health, Research in review: men and depression, Energy drinks: comsume with caution, Things to discuss with your doctor, Snacking is important for a good workout, Wanted: newborn looking for a great life & loving dad, Life with a new baby isn't always what you expect, Stay a step ahead of childhood injuries, Don't die of embarrassment, Smoking tobacco - what men should know
Winter 2007/08
Substance use in the workplace, Caffeine fix or not?, Get the facts about pregnancy and alcohol, Reducing costs, assisting staff..., Responsible hosting for workplace events, Talking to your kids about drugs, Your workplace substance use policy checklist
What is your alcohol IQ?
This information is brought to you by York Region Community and Health Services Department, Workplace Wellness Program. This information is solely for educational purposes and is not intended as substitution for consultation with a health professional or qualified expert.
Newsletters may be reproduced with acknowledgement of the source: York Region Community and Health Services Department.
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