The project began with a groundbreaking ceremony in April 2022 and ends with a ribbon cutting ceremony in November 2023.
The 3160 Center Street building is complete and open for business! We will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 9 for the Commissioners, partners and staff.
Guided tours will be offered after the ceremony (staff interruptions should be minimal), along with light refreshments. Hopefully you remembered to RSVP by October 31st!
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 Congratulations to the Workforce Development Committee for coordinating and organizing our recent Workforce Development (WFD) Days! Staff enjoyed two-days of instructor-led courses. With topics like Time Management, Business Writing, Leadership Styles, and Public Health Ethics, there was something for everyone.
Sessions took place in the 3160 & 3180 buildings, and Fresh Start Market's Community Room. Classes were taught by some of our Human Resources and HHS instructors, and several sessions were led by professionals from within the community.
Our most popular courses were Intro to DBT Micro-Interventions, Stress Management, Public Health Ethics, and Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Public Health.
The Workforce Development Committee is already discussing ideas for next year!
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Walk with Ease is a physical activity program designed to reduce pain and improve overall health.
Walk with Ease was created by the Arthritis Foundation and includes several components such as health education, stretching & strengthening exercise, and motivational strategies.
The community-based Walk with Ease program was implemented in 2012 by the Oregon State University Extension Service. The program is self-guided and includes all the tools you'll need to succeed. The Walk with Ease guidebook is available through the Arthritis Foundation website for $11.95. However ... Oregonians can participate for FREE!
Click HERE to learn more, register for Walk with Ease, and get your free guidebook.
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LINKS (Learn, Involve Yourself, Nurture Yourself and Others, Know Your Resources, and Sustain Your Wellness) is a five-month campaign that will provide mental health tips, information and helpful hints. This month's theme is Nurture Yourself.
The holidays are upon us! While this should be a time of joy, family and celebrations, the holidays are often filled with stress. Remember to take time for yourself. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to decrease stress, try using your senses.
- Sight - Look for things that bring positive emotions.
- Hearing - Focus on things that YOU like to listen to.
- Smell - Lavendar oil promotes relaxation; add a few drops to a diffuser.
- Taste - Food can elevate your mood. Try bananas for their calming effect.
- Touch - Petting your dog or cat can decrease the stress hormone cortisol.
For more ideas to nurture yourself, click HERE.
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The Strategic Planning Committee held their quarterly meeting last month to discuss plan progress and review the work of each of the employee-led subcommittees. Following is a list of some of the committee's accomplishments.
Communications & Branding Committee: Aligning HHS recruitment, flyers, communication tools, and resources.
Employee Engagement Committee: Planned, organized and executed a successful staff picnic.
Sustainability Committee: Developing standardized on-boarding materials for Office Support positions.
Wellness Committee: Provided multiple resources and supports for wellness through team building, self-awareness, contests and on-site activities.
Workforce Development Committee: Successfully planned, organized and executed Workforce Development Days for staff.
To further strengthen their work, the Employee Engagement and Wellness Committees will be combining and moving forward as one committee.
Do you have questions about the Strategic Plan? Are you interested in joining a committee? Contact our Strategic Planning Coordinator, Joe James.
Thanks to everyone who was able to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut on October 19. The event coincided with Workforce Development Days, but attendees took time to participate in the drill at 10:19 a.m.
In the United States, approximately 15,619,612 people registered for the ShakeOut, with more than 57 million participants registered worldwide.
The ShakeOut is an annual drill to encourage people across the world to practice "Drop, Cover and Hold On" in the event of an earthquake. Learn more HERE.
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 Thanks to everyone who sent photos of their Halloween costumes. We put together a quick Halloween slideshow. To view, click HERE.
CUTE PUPPY ALERT! Get ready to meet Gunnar - the pride and joy of Addiction Recovery Mentor, Jared Oeltjen.
After 10 years of his wife pleading for a puppy, Jared finally caved and brought home this adorable French Bulldog. Gunnar is still a puppy whose hobbies include eating, sleeping, pooping, photo shoots, and of course, being spoiled.
Jared tells us that Gunnar dislikes being alone for longer than 30 seconds, not taking him for enough walks during the day, and finally, making him bark for attention. Gunnar has three little best friends - Annalisa, Joseph & Kyler who love and cherish their four-legged sibling.
Want to see your pet featured in an upcoming HAPPENINGS newsletter? Send a photo and description (likes, dislikes, hobbies) of your pet HERE.
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