The retreat was designed to bring different groups together and focus on mental health and social well-being. Included on the agenda was a presentation from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , conversations around Buckeye Love and how to spread kindness, a collection for Buckeyes Food Alliance food donations and a relaxation demonstration with virtual reality (VR) headsets....
Thank you to everyone who participated in the YP4H Winter Wellness Step Challenge between the Office of Administration and Planning and the Office of Student Life this winter. Together, we walked more than 67 million steps, which equates to a trip around the globe! Be sure to check the Your Plan for Health website for future challenges so that you can connect with colleagues, learn tips and earn points for your activities.
Winner Highlights
Team with Highest Average # of Steps / Participant: A&P Steppers (352,431 per participant) Team with Highest Total...
A&P took part in the university’s Buckeye Love campaign between February 13 and February 17. View images of how A&P staff shared the love across campus.
Black history is American history. A&P staff take a moment to reflect on the importance of celebrating United Black World Month and the vital role Black people have played throughout U.S. history. Take a moment to watch the video below and hear from members of our A&P family.
Video of A&P Celebrates United Black World Month
The Office of the Chief Wellness Officer recently recognized Buckeye Wellness Innovators within the Office of Administration and Planning as part of their February 2023 spotlight. The recognition highlights innovators who a re actively creating a culture and environment of health and well-being in their workplace.
Whether it’s hopping on the blender bike to make healthy smoothies, conducting standing or walking meetings, demonstrating proper breathing techniques, creating a staff wellness garden, hosting a zero waste webinar, or organizing a community walk or run team, A&P BWIs bring creative ideas and energy to the table and tailor activities to...
On the first day of February, Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) staff spent time with their new friend, Radar, a Labrador Retiever with the Buckeye Paws therapy dog-handler program. TTM Buckeye Wellness Innovator Christy Miller coordinated the visit as way to bring joy to the team and brighten the day, while supporting staff wellness.
Buckeye Paws visits may be requested and scheduled by emailing BuckeyePaws@osumc.edu . Additional informaiton is available online.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides and maintains a safe and healthful work environment for the university community. They also find fun and creative ways to promote healthy lifestyles for their team.
In January, EHS Buckeye Wellness Innovator Cathy Black hosted a healthy food presentation for EHS staff, sharing a variety of healthy snacks and recipes for treats including peanut butter protein balls, healthy cookie dough dip and roasted chickpeas. Cathy also provided information about the purposes and benefits of healthy snacking. Recipes were previously shared by OSU Health Plan Health Coach Jessica Hernandez during ...
An active and energetic group of fiscal staff members is inspiring health and wellness through their work. The Administration and Planning Fiscal Buckeye Wellness Innovators (BWI), otherwise known as the Fiscal Health and Wellness Team, serve as ambassadors to promote health and wellness initiatives to their team of 20 fiscal staff members. Lindsey McCann, Camille Mack, Ted Tobler and Mary Wehner became BWI’s in summer 2022 and have embraced their roles, implementing creative and inclusive ways to engage in wellness.
Working remotely during the pandemic proved to be a struggle for many, but these innovators...
