Administration and Planning (A&P) staff gathered at the Kunz-Brundige Extension Building on May 7 for an afternoon focused on health, wellness and lifesaving education.
"This event was about more than just gaining new knowledge, it was about preparing ourselves to help others and supporting our own wellbeing," said Amy Burgess, associate vice president of A&P. "We're proud to offer opportunities like this that empower our team members."
The event began with the introduction of the new Your Plan for Health (YP4H) Summer Walking Challenge before participants moved into an interactive session on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) led by the Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD). Attendees learned how to recognize cardiac emergencies, perform chest compressions and properly use an AED.
Alex Cramer, contracts administrator for Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) and certified yoga instructor, guided the group through a series of breathing and relaxation techniques, offering tools to reduce stress and restore balance during the workday.
To close the afternoon, participants were invited on a tour of the Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital Community Garden. The tour highlighted how the gardens contribute to wellness and provided inspiration for future visits.