Wellness Program
The County of Los Angeles prides itself as a leader in public sector employment. As an employer concerned with both employee well-being and organizational efficiency, offering a Countywide Wellness Program is critical. The goal of the County’s Wellness Program is to improve the health and productivity of County employees and lessen their health-related costs, mainly by helping employees change their lifestyle patterns through wellness initiatives.
Since the middle 1990’s, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) has offered a Countywide Wellness Program. Renewed efforts to strengthen the program began in early 2007. To be successful, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Personnel issued a call to action in September 2007 to all County Department Heads. It included asking departments to appoint a Wellness Manager. The focus of the Wellness Manager is to spearhead Countywide wellness initiatives and help employees change their lifestyles and behavioral choices to make positive changes in their health status by providing wellness activities and program information to better health.
As outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the County and SEIU Local 721 agreed to cooperate in developing an employee wellness program called “My Health is My Wealth.” A negotiated joint labor-management subcommittee on Employee Wellness coordinates worksite wellness activities. Working with Local 721 in the subcommittee, the “My Health Is My Wealth” program uses County-sponsored health plans internet-based online programs.
County employees may be eligible for rewards for participating in the County’s Wellness Program. For more information, visit Wellness Incentives.
Whole Wellness Webinars
Live & On-Demand
Employee total well-being is at the center of the Wellness Program. These series of webinars deliver insights, best practices, and leading resources on health and wellness issues presented by experts and professionals. Critical topics include healthy eating, increasing physical activity, managing ailments, stress management, behavior modification, and more. Employees will discover strategies to instill healthy habits for lasting wellness.
Click on any upcoming webinar below to register. Live webinars are interactive and are followed by Q&As.
Missed a live webinar or want to watch again, click on the webinar once it’s available on-demand.
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MAY 9
JUN 4
JUL 25
AUG 15
SEP 24
SEP 26
OCT 03
OCT 10
OCT 22
NOV 07
DEC 05
Metabolic Syndrome: Body Management & Your BMI
Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
Healing Foods & Natural Remedies
Love Your Heart, Love Your Health
Dietary Plans to Stop Hypertension
Blood Pressure, Salt & the Sad Story About Sodium
Protect the Skin You’re in: Skin Cancer Prevention
Nutrition for Chronic Conditions
Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
The Beat Goes On: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy
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MAY 14
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JUN 15
JUL 06
MAY 21
JUN 06
OCT 18
JUL 11
AUG 22
NOV 21
DEC 19
Dental Health & Nutrition Tips
Habits for Healthy Weight and a Healthy Body
From Ah-Choo to Bless You: Understanding Allergies & Asthma
Know Your Numbers
Men & Women’s Health Enhancement & Disease Prevention
Menopause: I Will Survive!
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JUN 01
JUL 30
SEP 12
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MAR 23
JUL 18
AUG 20
SEP 19
OCT 24
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JUL 23
NOV 19
Your well-being is a multi-faceted journey that reaches beyond physical wellness. We have curated art resources with this in mind that you can access from your workstation: From the Stars to My Center – A Wellness Journal intended to be accessed before beginning your day, during a 15-minute break, or lunch. The journal includes sections that explore mindfulness and movement, learning and curiosity (about the arts, music, restaurants, and more), and inspiration and creative expression.
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The Department of Human Resources is excited to announce the first in-person Countywide Wellness Challenge event of 2024, Journey to Better Health! The event will focus on adopting preventative care practices to help reduce the risk of chronic conditions.
Join us to kickstart your journey toward healthy living – participate in activities that support your physical health including dance, nutrition education, Zumba, stretching, Tai Chi, art, sound bath sessions, free medical screenings for employees, and more.
Conquer Chronic Conditions!
Where: Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, 7601 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Who: County employees and their families
Parking: Free
Prize drawings for employees and giveaways for all while supplies last.
Journey to Better Health – Activities Schedule
Arrival and Check-in (Starts at 8:00 a.m.) at Registration Tent
Please stop by the Registration tent, located across from the parking lot, upon arrival to check-in. You will receive event information, wristbands, and a Journey to Better Health Map to check off each completed activity – which County employees can use to enter a prize drawing.
Activities and Giveaways (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Healthy Hub and Kid Zone
Explore the different activities and giveaways located in the Healthy Hub and Kid Zone areas. You can take part in art and wellness activities such as Healing Art through bookmark making, Library Mobile STEM activities, and more. Giveaways are available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Health Screenings and Massage Therapy (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Healthy Hub, Wellness Center, and Zen Garden
Screenings include: Dermascan, Dental Screening, Vision Screening, Carotid Artery &Thyroid
Ultrasound, Bone Density Screening, BMI/Height & Weight, Cholesterol/Blood Pressure/ Glucose, and Massage Therapy. Screenings are available on a first come, first served basis
as time allows.
Dance into Wellness (9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m.) at the Healthy Hub Main Stage
Learn Cumbia dance and listen to live music. Each dance performance and class will last
approximately 30 minutes.
Meditation Sound Bath, Meditation Walk, Tai Chi, Zumba/Stretching (alternating) (8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.)
Healthy Hub, Wellness Center, and Zen Garden
Participation is on a first come, first served basis as time and space allow.
Announcements and Prize Drawings (10:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.) on the Healthy Hub Main Stage
The schedule is subject to change. Please refer to this website for the latest updates.
Participation in the wellness outdoor event is voluntary. Employees who have medical conditions or have questions about their health should consult with their medical practitioner before participating.