WMCHealth Wellness for our Workforce
At WMCHealth, we care deeply about the well-being of our employees, and we believe that a healthy and balanced lifestyle is essential for both personal and professional success. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the WMCHealth Wellness Initiative that focuses on 5 main pillars of well-being.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, weCARE Wellness will highlight offerings within our Mental & Emotional Well-Being Pillar. Our goal is to boost mental health by providing our workforce resources to cope with the normal stresses of life, so that we can work productively to care for our patients, while being able to balance a healthy work life.
Food and Nutrition
Physical Activity
Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Financial Literacy
Social Awareness
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
What is Mental and Emotional Wellbeing?
Mental and emotional well-being is when the individual realizes their own abilities, and can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to contribute. Our Goal is to boost mental health by providing support, resources and focusing on different areas of your life, one at a time. For example, spending time performing activities like mindfulness or meditation - can help you live in the moment and let go of everyday stresses, and focus only on what’s going on now.
WMCHealth’s Mental and Emotional Initiatives for a Healthier, Happier Workplace!
Aetna Resources For Living
Aetna Resources For Living program helps you better manage your needs, or those of a loved one. It gives you access to caring consultants who help you find services and resources in your community. And it’s available at no extra cost to you.
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We’re Here For You
You’re strong. You’re used to emergencies. You can handle anything. But how you look on the outside isn’t always how you feel on the inside. You're never too tough to talk.
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You’re not alone
We’re here to provide support to you, all the members of your household and children living away from home up to age 26. Each person can get private counseling sessions at no charge. You can also call for free legal, financial and identity theft consultations.
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Call Us. Anytime.
You can call us 24 hours a day for in-the-moment emotional well-being support. You can also access up to 5 counseling sessions per issue each year
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Mind Companion Self-care
Our new self-guided support tool to help
manage mental health and well-being
ACCESS MIND COMPANION SELF-CARE
I feel safe. I feel seen.
I feel heard. I feel valued.
Do You Know Code Lavender?
Code Lavender is a confidential crisis intervention tool used to support any employee at WMC and uses stress first aid principles. It is not counseling. Any WMC employee can call a Code Lavender. After the Code is called via “Tiger Text” or through contacting the Operator by dialing “0”, the Code Lavender team responds within 30 minutes (to inform the unit leader and agree on a time and location).
In-house support 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
A private space
A physical presence
Individual or team support.
Debriefing and follow-up.
TalkSpace
Your health is a priority. Your happiness is essential. Your self-care is a necessity. Access Talkspace is an online therapy platform that makes it easy and convenient for you to connect with a licensed therapist - from anywhere, at any time. It is part of your benefits program and completely confidential. get started on Talkspace and start feeling like your best self!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
You spend a lot of time at work with your colleagues. But what do you do when your co-worker seems to have a mental health issue? You don’t have to be a trained therapist to make a difference.
What is resilience?
Resilience is the ability to manage stress.
Everyone experiences stress, but some are able to cope better than others.
Resilence is a skill that can prevent you from being overwhelmed by stressful events, and allow you to deal with, and even learn from these events.
Learn how to build your resilience
Watch the Webinar on Resilience2024 Wellness Webinars Schedule
- January: Don’t wait until Monday - Get Motivated Now
- February: Healthy Relationships
- March: Stress Management
- April: Resilience
- May: Mental Health in the Workplace
- June: All work and no play-Avoiding Burnout
- July: Managing Emotions
- August: Mindful at Work-Nurturing Focus and Well-Being
- September: Compassion Fatigue
- October: Coping with Anxiety
- November: Impact of Gratitude
- December: Creating a Healthy Work and Home Relationship
Financial Literacy
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial Literacy refers to the state of one's overall financial health and well-being. It encompasses various aspects such as having control over personal finances, managing expenses, saving and investing wisely, and planning for the future. Achieving financial wellness involves understanding and effectively managing one's income, expenses, debts, and financial goals. It also includes having a sense of financial security and being able to make informed financial decisions. Ultimately, financial wellness aims to provide individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve financial stability and peace of mind, improving your overall quality of life.
Financial calculators promote financial literacy by helping you understand the underlying principles and calculations involved in different financial concepts. They empower you to take control of your finances, make informed decisions, and plan for your financial future effectively. Overall, financial calculators serve as valuable tools for you to manage your finances, analyze options, and make sound financial decisions, improving your financial wellness.
Empower yourself by using Empower’s complimentary financial calculators now: Financial Calculators
Financial Wellness Program Links
Learn more about financial wellness by joining us for live monthly webinars as well as get access to past recordings.
Related Resources
Food and Nutrition
What does Food and Nutrition mean to us?
Through Food and Nutrition, we want to educate and empower our workforce to create meaningful food experiences that promote healthy lifestyle and overall well-being for workforce and planet.
Fueling Success: WMCHealth’s Food and Nutrition Initiatives for a Healthier, Happier Workplace!
Monthly Chef Tables
Monthly Chef Tables will be featured the second Thursday of every month in the café during lunch. Morrison will highlight superfoods in a recipe with a sample offered by our Chef’s and Registered Dieticians.
Farmer’s Fridge
Enjoy a Salad, Bowl, Wrap or Sandwich from our Farmer’s Fridge Vending Machine at Westchester Medical Center! The Farmer’s Fridge is located at Westchester Medical Center Main Campus on the first floor.
Click Here to See the Menu
Wellness Wednesday Smoothies!
Our workforce will be able to get a variety of healthy, wellness smoothies, every Wednesday in their respective network cafeterias. See the kickoff dates below!
- Westchester Medical Center: Every Wednesday in the Marketplace Café
- HealthAlliance Hospital: starting on May 15, 2024
- Good Samaritan Hospital starting on May 15, 2024
- MidHudson Regional Hospital, starting on May 22, 2024
- Coming soon to Bon Secours Community Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital
Morrison’s Wellness Commitments to the WMCHealth Workforce
Learn MoreWMCHealth Food and Nutrition Resources
Find out weekly featured meals, recipes, and nutrition tips by the Morrison Team.
Click Here to view the Morrison Food and Nutrition Page on The Beat.
Physical Activity
What Does Physical Activity mean to us?
Physical activity is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of daily activities. Physical activity is generally achieved through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise, and sufficient rest along with a formal recovery plan. Physical activity is important to us, because keeping our workforce physically active helps improve overall health and wellbeing.
Elevating Health, Empowering Teams: WMCHealth’s Physical Activity Initiatives
Wellable
Engage in a healthy lifestyle by participating in WMCHealth’s wellness program through Wellable
Join Wellable Now!Wellness Challenges
Join in on the fun and participate in wellness challenges throughout the year. Learn how to thrive in as little as 10 minutes a day through activity, tracking, expert health tips, social support, friendly competition, and exciting prizes.
On Demand Classes
Fitness and more that fits! Stream classes to focus on your wellness anytime, anywhere. With unlimited access and endless variety, there’s something for everyone. Go to the On-Demand page in your User Account to check out this awesome benefit!
Click Here to Visit Wellable | On-Demand
WMC Wellness Walks
Join us at Westchester Medical Center for Wellness Walks.
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Social Awareness
What is Social Awareness?
Part of our mission at WMCHealth is to serve our local community to bring positive change and help others, regardless of ability to pay. Each of our social awareness efforts helps to educate and connect our workforce with our surrounding communities as we continue to make a lasting impact and connection with residents of the Hudson Valley. Through our social awareness efforts, we work to understand other groups’ perspectives and positively interact with them.
Raising Voices, Inspiring Change: WMCHealth’s Social Awareness Initiatives
Cultural & Heritage Celebrations
Embracing Intersectionality, Leading with Inclusion
Intersectionality is the recognition that humans comprise of multiple identities and social categories that we bring to work with us every day. We benefit from drawing from the deep well of experiences that our diverse backgrounds and perspectives bring to the workplace. However, we cannot expect to realize the benefits of a diverse workforce unless every person feels welcomed and included and feels they can bring their authentic self to work.
To help us along our collective journey, we have created a calendar that highlights a selection of key diversity and inclusion concepts. These concepts are essential in your understanding to be an inclusive colleague. In addition, the calendar provides action steps and recommended resources to help you put these concepts into practice.
2024 Cultural & Heritage Celebrations CalendarBlood Drives
Give the Gift of Life
Donate Blood and Be the Hero Someone is Waiting For!
Donating blood is a selfless act with a profound impact on health, saving lives in surgeries, trauma, and cancer treatments. It plays a crucial role in emergencies, supports those with chronic conditions or blood disorders, aids cancer patients, and ensures a stable supply for surgeries. Beyond its health benefits, blood donation fosters community support, addresses the short shelf life of blood, and reflects volunteerism and civic duty, making it a tangible way for individuals to positively influence their community’s well-being.
Mark Your Calendars
CULTURAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS:
Cultural heritage festival celebrating the Asian American & Pacific Islander community (AAPI). May is AAPI Heritage Month
Juneteenth celebration - marking the end of Slavery in America. BH Team tabled at 2023 event
Facilitated by the Ulster Chamber of Commerce, Ulster County Tourism and Black History Kingston
Cultural heritage festival highlighting African-American community
Cultural heritage festival highlighting Hispanic-American community
Cultural heritage festival highlighting Indian-American community
PRIDE 2024:
Kickoff to Pride Season in the Hudson Valley. Live music, 100+ flag marshals parading a Pride flag across the Walkway. WMC/MHRH tabling on Poughkeepsie landing of the Walkway.
Event begins with series of speakers at Gilead Presbyterian Church then proceeds to Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park where there will be music, entertainment, and vendor tabling. WMCHealth Ally Care Center participating
Facilitated by he Ossining LGBTQ+ Alliance, in collaboration with the Village of Ossining.
WMCHealth Pride Month celebration taking place on the Macy Oval. Featuring Ally Care Center
JOIN OUR WMCHEALTH TEAMS at these RUN - WALK EVENTS:
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WMCHealth Cochlear Implant team participating in walk.
JOIN to be a part of our team!
WMCHealth Team led by Dr. Gjonaj and Dr. Sung.
More Initiatives:
Coming Soon!