General Health Promotion Resources Page
Ramsey County’s health promotion program provides employees with information, resources and opportunities to learn and practice good health behaviors both at work and at home. The Health Promotion program is managed by the Human Resources Department with input from the REACH employee wellness committee.
Phone: (651) 266-2935
FAX: (651) 266-2934
E-mail HealthPromotion@co.ramsey.mn.us
Health Promotion Activities
Healthy Benefits/Journey Well
Take the Health Assessment and complete a Journey Well Wellness Program to qualify for the health incentive in 2014. More information
Flu Shots
Check back for clinic information to be posted in August.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers At-Work sessions are offered throughout the year at various County locations. Contact HealthWorks at 651-266-2935 or e-mail HealthPromotion@co.ramsey.mn.us for information on upcoming sessions.
Frequent Fitness Program
HealthPartners members have another great incentive to stay fit. With the HealthPartners Frequent Fitness Program, you’ll actually be rewarded for your stick-to-it-ness! Sign up with any of the participating organizations to get in shape and save money at the same time. Go to HealthPartners for a complete list of participating organizations.
R·E·A·C·H (Ramsey County Employees Affirming their Commitment to Health)
To promote employee well being by providing education, resources, and a supportive environment to all employees as the initiate, expand, and maintain behaviors. In other words, R·E·A·C·H aims to support you to take charge of your health to create a better life. Go to R·E·A·C·H for more information.
Mothers Rooms
Nursing Mothers Rooms are located in several County locations and provide a clean, private place for women to express breast milk during the workday. For more information or to request a brochure, call 651-266-2935 or send your name and mailing address to Health Promotion@co.ramsey.mn.us.
Breastfeeding Information
More Health & Safety Information/Resources
Summer Safety/Vehicle Safety
West Nile
Lyme Disease
Smoking Cessation Program
Stop smoking today and try these tobacco cessation programs for Ramsey County employees and their families.
Want a better way to quit smoking? Call or check out QuitPlan. To start your program, call 1-888-354-PLAN or go to www.quitplan.com. HealthPartners also offers a free phone counseling program - call 1-800-311-1052 or visit www.healthpartners.com for more information.
Adult Immunizations
"Got your Shots?" It’s not just kids that need shots. You may need a shot or two yourself… and not just the flu shot either. Check out the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and see if you’ve "Got your Shots". Click on immunization schedule and then adult immunization schedule. For more information call your medical care provider or your local public health department.
Exercise and Fitness/Weight Management
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation
Metropolitan Council Regional Parks
Midwest Events
Nutrition
Farmers Market
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Password: ramsey
Heart Health
WomenHeart
American Heart Association
Community CPR and First Aid
American Heart Assocation
St Paul Red Cross
MN Safety Council
Work and family
Parenting classes with Working Family Resource Center
Eldercare
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
ElderCare Partners
Caregiver MN
Health and Safety
MN Safety Council
State of MN Department of Health
