Health Matters

News and Notes Steve Johns and Ozie Davis discuss the Citys Whats Your Green Umbrella initiative on this months We Know Health Matters, CHDs show on CitiCable Time Warner Channel 23. Playback times:
M 9, 11 a.m. W 5 p.m. Th. 12 p.m. F 9 a.m. Su. 3 p.m.
Volume 1I1, Issue V February 2012

CHD Welcomes new Board Member

CHD Worksite Wellness Committee focuses on employee health

The environment in our workplace undoubtedly has an effect on our physical and mental health, the cornerstone concept for CHDs Worksite Wellness Committee which was launched in 2011. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the workplace influences physical, mental, economic and social well-being and offers an ideal setting and infrastructure to support the promotion of health of a large audience. Some projects of the committee include the B & K fitness center, Healthy Monday tips to Health Department employees and promoting Monday Miles with various routes including the Elm Street Health Center. The committee has also collaborated with vending machine distributors and introduced healthier vending options such as V8 Juice and baked chips. Several beautification projects have also been identified that, upon completion, will enhance the livability for employees at the B & K campus. The most recent example has been the new ambiance in the restrooms. Some additions to the restrooms include air fresheners, pictures and plants. This year the committee is taking on new initiatives that may include The Biggest Loser Challenge, having fresh produce delivered to worksites and also implementing a Spring Cleaning Day.

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Denise Davis, M.D., is the Cincinnati Board of Healths newest Board member and was sworn in at Januarys meeting. Dr. Davis is currently the Physician Clinical Reviewer with WellPoint, Inc.. She also works as a TV and radio consultant for Health, Wellness & Restoration, Inc. and Doctors in the Kitchen TV Show Cable Channel 24. Dr. Davis will serve a three year term which ends Dec 14, 2014. CHD welcomes Dr. Davis to the Cincinnati Board of Health!

Donations Help Orphanage

CHD employees collected nearly 100 toys for the children of Clermont County Orphanage this season. Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to CHDs Dale Cornes from Maintenance for organizing this effort!

New members are always welcome. If you would like to join, please email Mary Fairbanks at mary.fairbanks@cincinnatioh.gov

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Health Matters that arise at this location. Listed below are just a few of these accomplishments: Formed a partnership with the Jimmy Heath Housing for the Homeless. Worked with the local Cincinnati Police officers to reduce drug transaction and prostitution issues in and around the Health Center. Beth Bryant and Sheila Laffey spearheaded a pilot lockdown, hold and secure policy. The first of its kind for a City facility, this policy will be used as the template for other CHD facilities and other City Departments to be used in the event of threatening activity. While at times the Committee has faced frustrating challenges, they continue to push

Elm Street Health Center Safety Committee Recognized

As we wrap up 2011, Id like to take this time to share with all of CHD staff the accomplishments of our most active and involved Safety Committee the Elm Street Health Center (ESHC) Safety Committee. This dedicated group of individuals, led by Chairperson Doris Nelson-Frierson, has worked on updating the tornado and fire protocols, conducting annual drills, and identifying the location of the facilitys Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In addition to the normal safety concerns, theyve made considerable progress on security issues

Michael Hollingsworth, Sr; Charles Moore; Neill Cade; Keith Miller; Gregory PetersenBeth Bryant; Elizabeth Gay; Ify Mazeli; Glory Conley; Doris Nelson-Frierson forward to make ESHC a safer place for CHD visitors and staff. Thanks again, members of the ESHC Safety Committee- we appreciate all your hard work! By: Ami McLandsborough

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Call Center update

Since the Call Center opened in October, approximately 20,000 calls have been received including over 7,000 calls in December alone. Currently the Call Center is taking calls for Millvale, Braxton Cann, Price Hill and Northside Health Centers. CHD would like to thank the customer relations representatives for all their hard work! For appointments, or information please call 513.357.7320