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/JourneyWell
Take the Health Assessment and complete a JourneyWell Wellness Program to qualify for the lower office visit co-pay plan in 2012. More information
The JourneyWell health coaches are specially trained. For more information, check out the coaching credentials information.
View the 2010 Health Assessment Aggregate Summary Report.
Flu Shots
IT’S TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR SEASONAL FLU SHOT!
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious disease. The flu is more than sniffles. It’s coughing. It’s fever. It’s aching. It can lead to pneumonia and death. The best protection you can get for yourself and to protect others is a flu shot.
Twelve seasonal flu shot clinics are scheduled for all Ramsey County employees starting September 13th through October 3rd. These are walk-in clinics – no appointments are necessary.
There is no cost if immunizations are covered by your insurance and your insurance is one of the following accepted plans: HealthPartners, Preferred One, Medica, BCBS, UCare, America’s PPO, PrimeWest, South Country Health Care Alliance and Medicare.
Your insurance card must be presented at the clinic.
If you are not covered by one of these insurance plans or you do not bring your insurance card to the clinic, you may purchase a vaccination by check or cash. Cost is $25.00 for injection or $35.00 for FluMist.
Click here for the clinic schedule
Click here for the Influenza Consent Form
Click here for the CDC Inactivated, Live, & Intranasal Influenza Vaccine Information pages
In addition to the Ramsey County Employee Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics, there are numerous other walk-in flu shot clinics scheduled throughout the metro area. You could also contact your personal physician or clinic.
For more information call 266-2935 or e-mail healthpromotion@co.ramsey.mn.us
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 intitate, expand, and maintin behariors. 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 HealthPromotion@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
Eat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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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
