Workplace Wellness Newsletter

The Workplace Wellness Newsletter is offered to all workplaces in York Region. It provides resources for comprehensive programming to health committees and information on current health issues that can be copied and distributed within your workplace as part of your Healthy Workplace Program.

Winter 2010

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?

Fall 2007

Hazardous or Healthy? Defining Your Workplace Culture, How important is workplace culture?, WORDS AS WEAPONS: Workplace Bullying, Creating Inclusive Workplaces

Spring/Summer 2007

Healthy Environment, Healthy Community: Are You Doing Your Part?, How to Grow a Healthy Lawn Without Pesticides, Is 'Organic' the Way to Go?, Smoking Bans - What About the Outdoors?, Scents and Sensitivities, Can One Person Really Make a Difference to Our Environment? YES!

Winter 2006/07

Occupational Health and Safety: Part of the Workplace Wellness Puzzle, Violence in the Workplace, Take a Stretch Break, Young Workers have a Passport to Safety, Is Substance Use a Concern for your Workplace?, The Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Your Workplace, Adults and Booster Shots

Spring/Summer 2006

Is Your Workplace Prepared?, Bloodborne Diseases, Killing Those Diseases Causing Bugs, Tuberculosis, Having a Baby?, Travel Quiz

Winter 2005/06

Chronic Disease Prevention, Alcohol and Cancer, Super Foods, Diabetes Prevention, Cancer Screening, Workplace Energizer!

Fall 2005

The Comprehensive Challenge, Get Active!, Wellness Check, Healthy Measures, Managing Substance Use

Spring/Summer 2005

Work-Life Balance, Get Active, Parents-to-be, Booster Seat Trivia, Healthy Eating for Families on-the-go!, Dental Programs for Children, Using Your Medications Safely, Heart Health Quilt Launch

Winter 2004/05

Cardiovascular Health, Heart Healthy Eating, Alcohol and Heart Health, Physical Activity, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Poor Oral Health

Fall 2004

Maximizing Workplace Productivity, Managing Substance Use, Get Active and Reduce Your Stress!, Stress and Cigarettes, Surviving Stress: Tips for Healthy Eating, Stress, Pregnancy and Depression

Spring / Summer 2004

Recharging: Why Vacations Improve Health, Planning an Outdoor Event for your Workplace, Summer Safety, Summer Fresh Foods

• 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.
• This e-bulletin may be reproduced with acknowledgement of the source: York Region Community and Health Services Department.