Employee Wellness

Mission:

To provide employees with policies that support good health, an environment that is conducive to good health and opportunities for employees & their families to engage in behaviors that maintain and improve good health.

HIGHLIGHTS

General Health Awareness & Education
• Employee Health Nurse available for general health questions, physician referrals, stress management and assistance with accessing local services; Contact Tana Moz, R.N. (897-2522)
• Monthly employee Wellness Program Calendar detailing any opportunities for the month
• Flu shots every fall at each AMC location

Lactation Support
• Lactation Areas, pumps & supplies in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid & Tupper Lake
o Contact Carrie (897-2212) for more information

Fitness
• Employee fitness facilities available in Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake & Lake Placid
o See Fitness Facility & Personal Training information sheet for details
• Personal fitness training sessions with an Athletic Trainer available in SL, TL & LP
o See Fitness Facility & Personal Training information sheet for details
• Guts & Butts Fitness class offered every Tues. & Thurs. in Annex, SL from 12:15-12:45 PM
• Guided Hikes, Snowshoe & Ski outings - dates & details on monthly calendars
• Workout Binder available at each location with colored pictures or exercises, routines & circuits
• Walking route brochure including short walks from each campus available upon request

Smoking Cessation
• Stop Smoking Voucher Program - AMC pays for 1st month & 3rd month of a three (3) month treatment cycle - includes nicotine replacement therapy and/or pharmaceuticals
o Contact Linda (897-2274 or pager 923-2274) for an appointment
o See Stop Smoking Voucher Program information sheet for details

Stress Management
• Employee Assistance Services offered through EAS Program. Access services by calling 1-800-724-0747.

Weight Management
• Weight Watchers program meets Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 in the Redfield Board Room
o Contact Sheila Young (897-2745) to register & for payment information
• Weight Management New York program (Medically Supervised Food Replacement) fee reduction
o Contact Sandy (897-2455) for more information
o Includes an exercise challenge class; contact Andrea (897-2271).

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