Last year we were tasked with creating a district wide wellness initiative that promotes increased fitness and health among employees and students, campus safety overall, communication goals, conserve resources and that explores district mental health service needs.
The work group broke the initiative down into steps and Employee Wellness was the first area chosen. We sent out a Wellness survey to all our employees in the spring and 168 employees responded.
Here's what you told us:
Types of Programs AWC Employees want:
- Multi-week Group Programs
- Single Session Workshops
- Health Screening
- Health Fair
- Self-Directed Programs
- Online Programs
- Group Events
Top 10 Topics of Interest in order of preference:
- Physical Activity
- Personal/Group Fitness
- Nutrition
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Cooking
- Employee Benefits
- Sleep
- Walking Program
- Weight Management
- Health Insurance
Top 10 Topics for Educational Workshops:
- Allergy & Asthma
- Arthritis
- Back Care
- Blood Pressure
- Finances
- Cholesterol Management
- Diabetes
- Employee Benefits
- Healthy Cooking
- Healthy Eating
We'd love to share our meeting minutes! For a copy, email us at WellnessAtWork@azwestern.edu
The “You Make a Difference” Red Plate Recognition Program
Julio Morales, Institutional Locksmith
Julio Morales of Facilities Management & Planning is our next Red Plate Recipient. While I don’t work directly with Julio, I have noticed him on campus over the years. He participates in campus events and is always friendly. I’ve watched him greet various people on campus, and it’s consistently been with a kind and welcoming tone. Recently, we were both working on a Friday and he saw me approaching a locked building. Seeing me and noticing I was carrying materials, he stopped his work so he could unlock and open the door for me. He embodies our values and is a prime example of a campus culture that embraces unity, respect, and passion. Thank you, Julio, and congratulations! I am honored to work alongside you.
~Julia Howe

Employee Wellness Benefits
Fitness Center for Employees Flyer
Fitness Center Employee Benefit Agreement
Wellness Your Way
Complete the Wellness Your Way Program to Earn $240.00!
Wellness Your Way Form - 2020-2021
Non-Tobacco User Affidavit Form - 2020-2021
Wellness Your Way Form - 2019-2020 (Extension)
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Here's what we are planning...
Check back soon!
Local Events and Workshops
There are many other local events sponsored by the city and other organizations.
2019 - 2020 Yuma Activities Guide
Contact
If you have any questions please contact anyone on our Wellness Work group or Health Coach Alyssa Fischer