EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

		Welcome to our Wellness Website! In Region 5, the Restigouche Health Authority (RHA) has committed to the development of an Employee Wellness Program to promote and encourage employee wellness. In September 2005, the Restigouche Health Authority launched the Employee Wellness Program. This program is managed by the Employee Wellness Committee. The Committee is a multidisciplinary committee that is committed to creating a culture which promotes the wellbeing of the employees of the RHA.
The following four areas have been identified as the responsibility of the Employee Wellness Committee: Promotion of healthy lifestyles Prevention of illness Encourage employees to take responsibility for preserving their health and to make healthy choices Identify the needs and interests of employees in relation to their well being So what’s the big deal about Wellness ? The Employee Wellness Program was developed in response to a growing need to provide employees with a work environment that is emotionally, physically and mentally satisfying.
		So what has the Employee Wellness Program offered the employees? In 2005 September launch of the Employee Wellness Program/health break 47% of the employees participated in a Health Needs and Risks Survey October 1st Annual Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week In 2006 March International Women’s Day       May Canada Health Day October 2nd Annual Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week December 12 Healthy Holiday Habits April –June Walk Across Canada Challenge
In 2007 March  International Women’s Day May     Canada Health Day April-June      The Amazing Race Around the World The Employee Wellness Committee is pleased to continue to offer programs which support the wellness of all employees of the RHA.

Stay tuned for more to come in 2007:             September:   follow up to the Healthy Needs and Risks Survey             October: 3rd Annual Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week Committee members are: Gail Cormier (Treasurer) Finance Tracey Ross Employee Wellness Coordinator Jean-René Noël Director of Communications Suzanne Doucet St. Joseph Community Health Centre Diane Miller Public Health Julie Boucher Clinical Nutrition Carole Richard Professional Services Louise Lapierre Region Addiction Services Joanne Lurette LeClair Restigouche Hospital Centre Dre. Claudette Picard Doctor Chantal Milot Information Systems Monique Warren-Perry Extra Mural Program Denis Durepos Community Mental Health Centre