The second of two onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinics will be held today. Also be sure to join us for the Health and Wellness Fair today! Reminders:

• The health fair is open from 8 a.m. to noon today in Cass Gym.
• Meet with over 20 vendors from the Springfield community.
• Don’t forget to schedule your massage and/or breathwork activity for today.
  • 9D Breathworks with MK Sports Massage.xlsx
  • 2023 Health Fair Massage Therapy Schedule.xlsx
• Tips encouraged for massage therapy appointments.
• Enter to win prizes donated from community businesses, including the chance to win a Fitbit Sense Smartwatch.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Attend tomorrow’s LLCC Employee Health & Wellness Fair between 8 a.m. and noon in Cass Gym, visit vendors and have them sign your passport to be entered to win great prizes from VALIC, Food Fantasies, Cottingham & Butler, Deer Oaks and more! This includes a chance to win a Fitbit Sense Smartwatch donated by LLCC Human Resources.

Reminder: Schedules are now open to book your appointment for a 10-minute chair massage and 9D Breathwork activity. Access appointments via the links below.

• 9D Breathworks with MK Sports Massage.xlsx
• 2023 Health Fair Massage Therapy Schedule.xlsx

Health and Wellness tab of the HR Portal

Health & Wellness Fair

Below are some of the highlights faculty and staff can look forward to at the LLCC Employee Health & Wellness Fair being held on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon in Cass Gym.

Among the exhibits and activities, the fair will include these LLCC services:

• SISCO, Cottingham & Butler, Deer Oaks EAP Services and VALIC will be present to answer benefit questions regarding services offered to LLCC employees.
• An LLCC Culinary student accompanied by instructor Jan Dowell sharing samples of tasty creations and nutrition facts.
• LLCCPD with haunted house information and details.
• Plus take a tour of the fitness center!

Reminder: Schedules are now open to book your appointment for a 10-minute chair massage and 9D Breathwork activity. Visit the Health and Wellness tab of the HR Portal to access appointment times.

Wellness screening and flu shots

The second of two onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinics will be held Wednesday, Oct. 18. All benefit-eligible employees may participate, and for completing the wellness screening and health risk assessment, will receive a $50 Visa gift card!

All benefit-eligible employees who sign up for a wellness screening and/or flu shot may do so at no cost to the employee — whether you are enrolled in a LLCC health insurance plan or decline our health insurance coverage. However, only spouses who are enrolled in a LLCC health insurance plan may participate at no cost.

View the email from HR for the link and program code to sign up!

The following positions are now posted: building custodian (2); director, recruitment and admissions; early childhood education advocate; program navigator-WEI; and registrar. For more detailed information, please go to the HR employment page.

One of the features of the LLCC Employee Health & Wellness Fair being held on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon will be massage therapy and breathwork activities. Scheduling will open on Monday, Oct. 16.

Massages

10-minute chair massages will be provided from 8 a.m. to noon courtesy of Inner Health Spa. Appointments are required and tips encouraged.

9D Breathwork

Participate in a quick and powerful tool to supercharge your day. With just five minutes, you can experience:

• A profound shift in energy, clarity and focus.
• Take a journey through the breath, quieting the mind and activating the body.
• A renewed sense of self awareness and fresh perspective on your day.
• An opportunity to connect with yourself, reset your emotional state and tap into your limitless potential.

Appointments encouraged but not required. Sessions are offered every 30 minutes and provided by MKSports Massage.

Today, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day. In support of this observance, employees will be able to participate in the following activities:

• A Walk the Walk event at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Participants can meet in front of Cass Gym. This event is designed for employees to participate in two 10-minute walks (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) or a longer walk at 12:30 p.m. In addition, employees will be offered the opportunity to connect with other staff during this time.
• Mindfulness practice at 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. in the Trutter Center. This event is designed to provide an example of mindfulness practice for employees to assist with stress reduction. The exercise will last no more than 10 minutes and follow-up information will be made available.
• A resource table featuring the wellness wagon from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The table will be available to share information pertaining to mental well-being tips and strategies to maintain and/or improve mental health.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, Oct. 10, is Employee World Mental Health Day. Employees will be able to participate in the following activities:

• A Walk the Walk event at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Participants can meet in front of Cass Gym. This event is designed for employees to participate in two 10-minute walks (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) or a longer walk at 12:30 p.m. In addition, employees will be offered the opportunity to connect with other staff during this time.
• A mindfulness practice at 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. in the Trutter Center. This event is designed to provide an example of mindfulness practice for employees to assist with stress reduction. The exercise will last no more than 10 minutes and follow-up information will be made available.
• A resource table featuring the Wellness Wagon from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center. The table will be available to share information pertaining to mental well-being tips and strategies to maintain and/or improve mental health.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Feel free to visit the Health and Wellness tab on the HR portal for more health and wellness information.

Oct. 10 – Join the Walk the Walk Event in support of World Mental Health Day.

Oct. 18 – Mark your calendars for the annual Health and Wellness Fair.

Oct. 20 – Participate in LLCC’s Wear It Pink Day in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Visit the Health and Wellness page on the HR portal for more information.