Healthy Ohio Business Council Central Region Meeting May 14, 2008 11:30-1:00 PM Dublin Methodist Hospital
Meeting Minutes Registration and welcome Program OhioHealthy, presented by Lisa Meddock, Chris Moranda, and Linda Wagner Announcements and Updates 2008 Healthy Ohio Award Applications were passed out. The applications are due by June 2, 2008 and can be found on the website (www.healthyohiobusinesscouncil.org) Use the application as a benchmark of wellness success at your worksite. The Ohio Physical Activity Plan and Nutrition Plan regional meeting was Thursday, May 1st. Jody Dzuranin attended the activity plan meeting, and Jill Hetterscheidt attended nutrition plan meeting. The Franklin County Worksite Wellness Network has a Wellness Workshop scheduled for June 6, 2008. For more information, contact Jen Luca. Jen Luca, MPH, CHES Cardiovascular Health Project Tobacco Initiatives Program Manager Columbus Public Health 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 45215 614.645.6055 (p) 614.645.5888 (f)
Dr. Bob Rodriguez spoke about the The Franklin County Health Fair scheduled for Thursday, May 15 from 11:30-3:30 PM at 373 S. High. Dental, eye and blood screenings were offered. The Franklin County Prescription Discount Cards were distributed. Packets of 100 can be ordered on the website. The card can be used for Franklin County residents. No registration required. There is a savings for some medications up to 32%. Sharing Best Practices- Celebrating Employee Health and Fitness Day, May 21st The 2008 Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk was statewide on May 21st. The goal was to have over 100,000 Ohioans walking one mile on this day. To raise awareness for bike safety, the Ride of Silence was scheduled for May 21 from 79 pm at the Ohio Statehouse. This was sponsored by Consider Biking.
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Debi Ratcliff from Quantum Health spoke about some planned events including a Poker event, a cookout, and a jump-rope contest on Wednesday. Scotts is celebrating throughout the month of May with a Healthy Cooking Demo, a Fitness Fair, nature walks, and a hotline for employees. The Health Department has walks scheduled throughout the day on May 21. Lifecare Alliance has scheduled walks as well. The kick-off for the Walking Works incentive program will begin. Gas cards are given out for prizes. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has there Fitness Center Open House on May 21st. New healthy options are featured in the cafeteria. Tour Dublin Methodist Hospital tour Next Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 11:30-1:00 PM Maryanna D. Klatt. Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Allied Medicine and Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Education of The Ohio State University will share her findings from research on worksite wellness initiatives. Location to be determined.
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