HCCA's monthly Worksite Wellness e-newsletter contains general wellness, community information & subjects specific to worksite wellness program development.

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April Health Observances and Resources

National Alcohol Awareness Month

National Alcohol Awareness Mont,h is sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) since 1987, encourages local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol related issues.

An integral part of National Alcohol Awareness Month is Alcohol-Free Weekend, which takes place the first weekend of April. Alcohol-Free Weekend is designed to raise public awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, families, and businesses.

Did you know...

Substance Abuse cost Maine $ 898 MILLION in 2005
The cost of lost productivity to Maine businesses due to alcohol was $ 156 Million in 2005
Workplace alcohol use and impairment directly effects 15% of the U.S. workforce
7% of the work force drank alcohol at least once during the workday
14% of 21 to 24 year olds reported feeling the after effects of alcohol while at work

Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol:

Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?
Does your drinking ever make you late for work?
Does your drinking worry your family?
Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't?
Do you ever forget what you did while drinking?
Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking?

To download the Alcohol Awareness Month toolkit click on www.healthfinder.gov/nho/PDFs/AprilNHOtoolkit.pdf

Alcohol-Free Weekend is April 1-3

Alcohol-Free Weekend is designed to raise public awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, families, and businesses. During Alcohol-Free Weekend, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) extends an open invitation to all Americans to engage in three alcohol-free days. Those who experience difficulty or discomfort in this 72-hour experiment are urged to contact local NCADD affiliates, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon to learn more about alcoholism and its early symptoms. Essentially, it is a community consciousness-raising effort about alcoholism and health related issues and may serve as a trigger to recovery.

To find Alcohol Anonymous, Al-Anon, Cocaine Anonymous, Co-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous and Narcotics Anon meetings near you visit http://www.usrecovery.info/AA/Maine.htm

National Alcohol Screening Day is April 7

Held annually on Thursday of the first full week of April, NASD is an outreach, education, and screening program that raises awareness about alcohol misuse and refers individuals with alcohol problems for further evaluation.

National Cancer Control Month

"Cancer Control" is an approach to managing cancer in the best way possible, in each stage of the disease. It is a system which ensures that cancer risk is controlled as much as possible, that cancers are screened for as early as possible, and that patients receive effective care and support which meets their needs and situations.

How you can help control cancer?

Prevention

Advances in medicine are making cancer treatment more effective, and making it possible to treat forms of cancer that were untreatable a short time ago. Despite the advances in treatment, the best way to beat cancer is to never get it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to a third of cancer cases are preventable. To reduce the risk of cancer, the WHO advises that people should:

Avoid tobacco
Adopt a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables
Get regular exercise
Avoid excessive sun
Avoid environmental carcinogens

Early Diagnosis and Screening

While it is not always possible to prevent cancer, early detection is one of the most important factors in beating cancer. Self-examinations are recommended for possible detection of breast, skin and testicular cancers. If you detect anything to give you concern, make an appointment with your medical provider for further screening.

Many other types of cancer form within the body and are not easy to detect. There are a number of tests that help doctors detect cancer from blood samples or imaging devices. Talk with your medical provider about what screenings and methods are appropriate, given your age, gender, medical and family history. To learn more visit www.cancer.org

National Donate Life Month

The Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) is a national initiative that unites the federal government with the organ donation community and businesses, organizations, and associations committed to spreading the word on the importance of donor registration. Workplace Partners have helped register more than 580,000 new donors in the U.S. Their shared goal is promoting a "donation-friendly America" by fostering donation education and creating opportunities for individuals to sign up to save lives through organ and tissue donation.

To learn more visit www.donatelife.net

Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Moth promotes public awareness of what stress is, what causes it and what can be done about it. A monthlong focus on the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and the myths about stress are the three main focuses. For more information visit www.counseling.org; and www.stresscure.com

National Humor Month

Celebrates its 35th anniversary, is designed to heighten public awareness of the therapeutic value of laughter and how it can improve one's overall health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. To learn more or for resources visit www.aath.org/authors_crisis.htm, www.larrywilde.com/month/htm, www.humormonth.com; www.thehumorcollection.org and www.comedycures.org

National Public Health Week is April 7-13

Safety is NO Accident

It only takes a moment for an injury to happen - a fall on a stair, a moment's glance away from the road, a biking or sports-related injury, a medication mix-up. But it also takes just a moment to protect against injuries and make communities safer. The potential for injury is all around us. Each year, nearly 150,000 people die from injuries, and almost 30 million people are injured seriously enough to go to the emergency room.

Injuries are not "accidents", and we can prevent them from happening. Taking actions such as wearing a seatbelt, properly installing and using child safety seats, wearing a helmet and storing cleaning supplies in locked cabinets are important ways to proactively promote safety and prevent injuries.

During National Public Health Week 2011, the American Public Health Association (APHA) needs your help to educate Americans that "Safety is No Accident". Together, we can help Americans live injury-free in all areas of life: at work, at home, at play, in your community and anywhere people are on the move. We all need to do our part to prevent injuries and violence in our communities. Join us as we work together to create a safer and healthier nation.

To learn more visit www.apha.org

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16

On April 16, join Americans across the country to talk to others about your future healthcare decisions and to complete your advance directive!

The National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) Initiative is a collaborative effort of national, state and community organizations committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their healthcare decisions.

To learn more visit www.nationalheathcaredecisionsday.org

International Moment of Laughter Day April 14

When was the last time you gave yourself the permission to laugh out loud in public? Well, get ready to do it again, because April 14 has been set aside to do just that, according to "America's Humorologist" Izzy Gesell. (Who is a headliner this year at the Maine HR Convention, May 10-13, to learn more visit www.mainehr.com) To encourage more people to laugh, he invites America and the world to join in the fun on April 14, the planet's International Moment of Laughter Day. For more information visit www.izzyg.com

Something to think about...

A 5 year old child will laugh 325 times a day compared to the 15-20 a day an adult will.

Dental Health Month

Although the mouth is part of the body, we often think of it as something separate. We often ignore bleeding or tender gums, while an irritation or pain elsewhere in the body would mean a trip to the doctor.

Poor oral health can affect a person's quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person's quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being.

The reality is that oral health problems could be a sign of something serious such as oral cancer. This devastating disease has a low survival rate because it is often diagnosed very late. With early detection the survival rate of oral cancer can be greatly improved. This means going to your dentist for regular dental exams. Your dentist has the training and experience to detect oral cancer early.

Everything that happens in your mouth affects your whole body, which is why it is so important to visit your dentist regularly. Only your dentist has the training, skills and expertise to properly address all your oral health care needs. Regular dental exams help prevent small problems from getting worse.

Poor oral health can lead to other serious conditions like heart disease and premature births.

To learn more visit http://www.cda-adc.ca/

National Volunteer Week is April 17-23 THANK YOU!!!

Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week has grown exponentially in scope each year since, drawing the support and endorsement of subsequent U.S. presidents, governors, mayors and other respected elected officials.

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It's about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, in unison, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals. National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change-discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to foster positive transformation.

National Volunteer Week is not only our moment in time to celebrate our volunteers, but to enable a nation to share ideas, practices, and stories, wherever they happen, and shaping a movement to re-imagine the notion of citizenship for the 21st century.

Screen Free Week (Formally, TV Turn Off Week) is April 18 - 24

Screen-Free Week is an annual celebration where children, families, schools, and communities turn off screens and turn on life. Instead of relying on screens for entertainment, participants read, daydream, explore, enjoy nature, and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Screen-Free Week isn't just about snubbing screens for seven days; it's a springboard for important lifestyle changes that will improve well-being and quality of life year round. To learn more visit www.commercialfreechildhood.org/screenfreeweek/index.html

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under age 2 and less than 2 hours per day for older children.

5-2-1-0

"5-2-1-0" message, emphasizes the importance of:

Every Day!

To learn more visit www.letsgo.org or www.healthymainekids.org/resources/maine_resources/

Earth Day is April 22

For over 40 years, Earth Day April 22 has been a valuable tool for inspiring and mobilizing citizens and organizations to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The Earth Day Birthday is also referred to as World Environment Day 2011.

To learn more visit www.earthday.net

May Health Observances and Resources

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month www.aafa.org and www.aanma.org

Better Sleep Month www.bettersleep.org

Clean Air Month www.lungusa.org and www.cdc.gov/features/cleanairmonth

Correct Posture Month www.amerchiro.org

Healthy Vision Month/UV Safety www.healthyvision2010.org/hvm and www.aoa.org

National Bike Month www.bikeleague.org and www.bikemaine.org

National High Blood Pressure Education Month www.nhlbi.nih.gov

National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month www.aad.org and www.skincancer.org

National Mental Health Month www.nmha,org

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month www.fitness.gov

National Stroke Awareness Month www.stroke.org and www.americanheart.org

International Building Safety Week www.icc-foundation.org and www.iccsafe.org/safety/BSW

Be Kind to Animals Week www.cfhs.ca and www.americanhumane.org

Project ACES Day May 4 www.projectaces.com and www.lensaunders.com/aces/aces.html

Join Hands Day: Youth and Adults Volunteering Together May 7 www.pointsoflight.org and joinhandsday.org

Women's Health Week May 8-14 www.4women.gov/owh

National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 18 www.physicalfitness.org

DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Saturday, April 30 DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10 am to 2 pm

Collection locations in Southern Kennebec County:

Augusta Police Department, 33 Union Street
Monmouth Town Hall, 839 Main Street
Readfield/Wayne Transfer Station, North Road
West Gardiner Fire Station, 318 Spears Corner Road
Winthrop Transfer Station, Route 202

New!!! Secure Medication Drop off Boxes starting 4/30/2011

Augusta Police Department
Gardiner Police Department

Please bring your unused, unwanted or outdated personal or veterinarian medications (no needles, lancets or syringes). Medication collection is specifically for individual households, not for healthcare facilities

Wellness Team Corner

Substance Abuse

The cost U.S. society pays yearly as a result of substance abuse is estimated in the billions of dollars each year and, in Maine alone, it is over half a billion dollars. Low productivity, workplace injuries, low employee morale, employee illnesses, and poor company image are some of the effects that substance abuse can have on the workplace and eventually affect the bottom line. Studies have shown that preventing problematic substance use can be an important component in helping reduce both the social and economic costs of substance abuse. Below are a number of strategies a worksite can adopt, some simple, others more complex, many have very little cost but have great returns on investment in employee health as well as the company's bottom line.

Good Start

Provide alcohol and drug abuse prevention and health risk information to employees in mailings, newsletters, pay checks, bulletin boards, safety information, etc . Programs such as WorkAlert, Parents Who Host Lose the Most, Party Smart, ASAP! Local messages, Parent Federation Messages, etc
At company events and celebrations assure there are plenty non- alcohol beverage options
Provide information for employees to local substance abuse treatment providers and resources
Provide information on local support services and groups such as AA and NA to employees
Research and present to senior management the benefits of having an alcohol and drug free workplace program

Better

Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Include substance abuse prevention information with safety education and training materials
Company events and celebrations are alcohol and drug free.
Provide referrals for employees with alcohol or drug problems to local substance abuse treatment services and resources.
Offer flex time to employees seeking assistance from a provider for behavioral health issues - ie drug, alcohol or mental health issues- include EAP, support group participation, provider or counselor visits
Adopt a code of conduct that includes language such as working in an intoxicated or impaired condition, whether because of the use of over the counter,prescribed or illegal substances is prohibited

Best

Develop a Drug free workplace program with a policy that adheres to Maine State Law and Maine Department of Labor Procedures. Policy includes work functions, testing, travel reimbursements, prevention education, supervisor education, employee orientation, annual review of policy, EAP, flex time for employees seeking assistance, parent table talks, wellness team workplan objectives, health and safety team workplan objectives, lunch and learn, parental modeling and monitoring education, etc., include activities in the Good Start and Better columns.
Adopt a comprehensive worksite wellness program policy that includes being a drugfree workplace and includes wellness criteria to reduce substance abuse, presenteeism and improves safety and company image.

Resources

MSAD #11 is partnering with Learning Resources Network (LERN) to offer online courses and certificates for worksites.

Certificate Programs Include:
eMarketing Essentials
Social Media for Business
Green Buildings and Preparing for the LEED Exam
Business Research
Supervisory and Leadership
Virtual Meeting Planner
Certificate in Online Teaching

Individual Courses Include:

Digital Brochures
Green Workplace
Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Extraordinary Customer Service
Practical Math for the Workplace
Your Company, Your Employees & the Law
Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace
Courses for K-12 Teachers

There is a 25% discount for 5 or more registrations, the registrations can be different people or the same person, for different courses or the same course.

Contact Diann Bailey, Director MSAD #11 Adult Education

by phone 582-3774

by dbailey@msad11.org

Wellness Council of Maine

Save the Date

Annual Workplace Wellness Symposium

Sunday River, Bethel, Maine

October 13 and 14th

For the full list of Wellness Council of Maine training opportunties visit http://www.wellnesscouncilofmaine.org/images/stories/2011stateeventsweb.pdf

Southern Maine Wellness Council

Training opportunities

* Wed. April 6 - Employee Caregiving workshop at USM- 8:30am-11:30am

* Tues. April 19 - wellness council roundtable at USM- 8:30am-10:30am, Nan Cummings, Portland Trails

For More Information Contact:

Thomas Downing, Director

Lifeline Workplace Wellness Program

Maine Medical Center

Division of Community and Preventive Medicine

5 Bucknam Rd./Suite 1H

Falmouth, ME 04105

P 207-781-1545

F 207-781-1550

E: downit@mmc.org

W: www.mmc.org/lifelinewellness

Webinars, Webcasts, Reports and White Papers

Wellsteps new.wellsteps.com/resources/webinars

Fisher and Phillips www.laborlawyers.com/news.aspx?Webinar-Library&Show=11118

National Wellness Institute www.nationalwellness.org/index.php?id_tier=128

WELCOA www.welcoa.org

Bucks Consultants www.buckconsultants.com/

Human Nature @ Work www.humannatureatwork.com/index.html

Health Promotion LIVE http://healthpromotionlive.com/category/upcoming_webinars/

Thursday, May 5, 2011, 9 am - 3:30 pm Gardiner offices of MaineGeneral

Training opportunity for people who want to become Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Advocates, sharing with friends, colleagues and clients how to prevent prescription drug misuse. For more information call Jayne Harper at 621-3740 or to register call Neill Miner at 588-5027

Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3

Semi-Annual Retailer Trainings for On and Off Premise Alcohol Retailers

for more information call Neill Miner at 588-5027

Heart 360

Heart360^® is a convenient and secure location for you to track and manage your heart health. Record your health data with our online trackers, access additional information and resources on how to be heart healthy, and even share your results with your provider.

To learn more visit https://www.heart360.org/Default.aspx

Now You Can Create Your Own Start! Walking Path Online and in Your Community

Start! is the American Heart Association's movement to get Americans walking to improve heart health. Now Start! introduces a fast and easy way to create your very own official American Heart Association Start! Walking Path-right where you live. Create your special path online so others in your community can find a safe, accessible and low-cost place to get physical activity. After you create your path online, mark it with the official Start! walking path sign.

Check out how to create your path online and mark it outside by visiting startwalkingnow.org.

To check out walking paths that already exists in your area visit www.healthymainewalks.org, www.movemore.org or www.healthycommunitiesme.org

Does Someone you know have an Opioid Addiction?

There is help

Free meetings to learn more about:

*Addiction *Medication-assisted treatment *Recovery

Monthly meetings are held in Waterville and Augusta

Waterville Augusta

The Eskelund Center at the Maine The Unitarian Universalist Church

Children's Home, 93 Silver Street 69 Winthrop Street

Wed, Apr 6 at 12:30 pm Tues, Apr 19 at 12:00 pm Noon

Wed, May 4 at 12:30 pm Tues, May 17 at 12:00 pm Noon

Wed, Jun 8 at 12:30 pm Tues, Jun 21 at 12:00 pm Noon

For More Information: For More Information:

Jayne Harper 621-3740 Jayne Harper 621-3740

Brenda Radel 872-7272 Helen Pare 266-8881

All Recovery Support Meetings

Sponsored by the Maine Recovery Communities Coalition. All Recovery Support Meetings welcome people from every addiction recovery pathway. Meetings are free of charge

When: Thursdays

Where: Green Street Methodist Church, 14 Green Street, Augusta

For more information please call Deb Dettor 458-4366 or Peter Wohl 626-3448

A resource to find Alcohol Anonymous, Al Anon, Cocaine Anonymous, Co Anon, Narcotics Anonymous and Narcotics Anon meetings near you visit http://www.usrecovery.info/AA/Maine.htm

Living Well for Better Health Volunteer Leader Training

Become a workshop leader to help others learn new tips for healthy living

* Make a difference in your community

* Gain satisfaction from helping others

* Develop professional skills for jobs or volunteer positions

* You don't need to be a health professional to become a leader

What is Living Well for Better Health?

* an award-winning, self management program for people with ongoing (chronic) health conditions

* proven to lower costs and improve health outcomes

* a six week workshop meeting 2 1/2 hours each week

* Topics include dealing with symptoms, nutrition and exercise, communication and weekly action plans.

Free four day training April 20, 21, 26, 27 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, Maine

Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day, as well as all course materials

For more information and to register:

Contact Vicki Foster at Sprectrum Generations at (800) 282-0764, ext 126 or vfoster@spectrumgenerations.org

Matter of Balance, Managing the Concerns About Falls

FREE Coach Training

April 20th and 22nd, Noon - 4:00 pm

Muskie Community Center

38 Gold Street

Waterville

Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. Spectrum Generations is looking for volunteers to help provide this program.

This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

Participants learn to:

view falls as controllable
set goals for increasing activity
make changes to reduce fall risks at home
exercise to increase strength and balance

Classes are held twice a week for 4 weeks for 2 hours each.

For more information contact Vicki Foster, Spectrum Generations at 1-800-282-0764 ext. 126, or email vfoster@spectrumgenerations.org

KeepMEWell

To take the free, easy, private, health risk assessment visit www.keepmewell.org

The goals of KeepMEWell are to assist Maine adult residents to:

* Assess their risk for chronic disease

* Receive feedback that promotes action to address identified health risks

* Link to local community resources that assist residents in taking action to lower their

risk for disease and improve their health for disease and improve their health

* Link uninsured and underinsured residents to healthcare services at no cost or sliding scale

cost.

KeepMEWell is a free public service offered by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Maine Department of Health and Human Services. No personal information about individuals will be collected. Only the individual will decide what to do with their personal results. To participate fully, you will need a computer, internet access, and a printer.

One great use of the personal results report is to use it as a conversation starter with your health care provider to develop a personal health plan with personal goals to address health concerns.

Healthier Entrepreneurs Corner by Bill McPeck

Question: How do I find time for self care and family obligations while working 16 hours a day?

In today's 24/7, connected, global, creative, knowledge based economy, it is a fact of life that work affects life and life affects work. As a work-life professional, I do not believe balance, in the traditional sense of the word, is possible. I recommend approaching the work-life issue from an ebb - flow or personal resource allocation perspective. There may be times when work will dominate and there will be times when life can dominate. The challenge is to make sure you are making conscious, deliberate choices about how you are spending your time, energy and other personal resources and to make sure you are using all the resources and tools at your disposal as efficiently and effectively as possible.

If you truly do have to be physically on the job for 16 hours a day, your options are limited. We only get 24 hours a day to work with - no more, no less. In situations like this, it is generally sleep that suffers, as we try to garner some additional time for ourselves by cutting back on our sleep time. This is dangerous because staying awake longer than 18 consecutive hours impacts your reaction speed, both short and long term memory, ability to focus, decision making capacity, math processing ability, cognitive speed, spatial orientation and your physical health. (1) To perform at your best, you need sleep. Sleep benefits both your body and your brain.

Explore how you can use tools and systems to help you. Using tools and systems can help reduce the time you need to be working. Tools and systems can be used for such things as: automating business operations, time management, support, organization and the office/work environment.

Often, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs wait too long before bringing in help or outsourcing low level or low value tasks. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. Don't waste your valuable time on activities or people that are low value. Your work focus should be devoted to revenue producing activities.

Make it a priority to prioritize your work and home tasks. Spend your available time only on high value tasks. Becoming overwhelmed, dissatisfied, depressed or burned out will translate into decreased job performance, productivity and poor family and social relationships.

Above all, make time for some daily physical activity. Devoting time to physical activity will pay dividends in energy you can use for the other things you want to do.

(1) Czeisler, Charles. "Sleep Deficit: The Performance Killer." Harvard Business Review, October 2006, pp. 53 - 59.

Got a question? Send it to Bill at william.c.mcpeck@maine.gov. Bill McPeck is a health, wellness and safety expert with training as a social worker and personal coach, as well as professional certifications in worksite wellness and work-life balance. Bill is currently Director of Employee Health and Safety for Maine State Government.

Breathe Easy!

Smokefree Areas for Worksites and Public Spaces

Free signage available call Amy at 588-5019.

We have FREE metal signs, corrugated plastic, window clings and laminated signs.

Smoking is prohibited in outdoor eating areas. Outdoor eating areas are defined as a patio, deck or other property that is partially enclosed or open to the sky that is permitted for outdoor eating or drinking under the control of the eating establishment, as long as food or drink is served by the establishment to the public for consumption on the premises.

Establishments with outdoor eating areas shall post signs notifying patrons of the prohibition and requesting all persons within the outdoor eating area comply with the law.

Maine law makes common areas in our state parks and state historic sites smoke-free. These areas include:

* Business Facilities

* Restrooms

* Public Spaces

The Workplace Smoking Act of 1985 and Accompanying Rules prohibits smoking:

*in all company vehicles (owned or leased)

*in all enclosed areas where work is performed and for which the

employer is responsible

*in common areas, private offices

*in employee owned vehicles used in the course of work

*in 20 feet of entryways, vents, doorways or any location that

allows smoke to circulate back into the building

*violations are subject to fines up to $ 1,500.

*the law requires worksites to have a written policy that

meets or exceeds the law, post it and make copies

available to employees.

*in DHHS licensed residential facilities when an employee is

present to work

To report violations www.tobaccofreemaine.org/train_take_action/report_a_violation.php

If you do not feel your issue has been adequately addressed, call John Archard at the Office of the Maine Attorney General,

592-8149

For more information, questions or assistance in developing your policy call Amy at 588-5019

The Maine Tobacco Helpline - It is Free - It is Confidential and It Works!

Thank you for your commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community. Please contact us if we can be of assistance in supporting your southern Kennebec community's quality of life.

Sincerely,

Joanne Joy, Director

Amy Wagner, Adult and Worksite Wellness Initiatives Program Manager

Nationally Certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area

awagner@mcd.org ~ 207.588.5019

Visit us online www.healthycommunitiesme.org

HCCA is a local Healthy Maine Partnership (HMP). HMP is a collaborative effort among 28 local coalitions, the Maine DHHS (Maine CDC and Office of Substance Abuse) and DOE, supported primarily by the Fund for Healthy Maine with federal grants from the US CDC, SAMHSA, and DOE.