Alcohol
• Zero or low alcohol policy .
• Alcohol-free work functions .
• Information resources ( eg . posters , brochures , flyers ).
• Support those who need help .
• Information on how to support others to reduce consumption .
Immunisation & Infection Control
• 88 % of those surveyed support Influenza vaccine available in the workplace .
• 86 % of those surveyed believe there is sufficient handwashing facilities and equipment throughout the workplace .
• 67 % of those surveyed believe there are facilities for heating and storing food .
• 76 % are happy with the level of support .
Breastfeeding Friendly
• A policy outlining support for breastfeeding .
• Flexible work hours .
• I am happy with the level of support towards breastfeeding .
• A designated breastfeeding room .
• Baby change facilities .
• A comfortable chair for feeding infants .
A FREE 30-40 minute health check covers :
• blood pressure
• heart rate
• lipid profile eg cholesterol
• blood sugar
• cardio-vascular risk
• height
• weight
• body fat %
• body mass index ( BMI )
• waist measurement
• visual acuity
The Healthy Living Clinic is a free and confidential service available for all BOPDHB staff to help you keep track of your health .
We also offer :
• subsidised shingles vaccinations
• flu shots at any time during the flu season .
For an appointment please contact :
• Tauranga - phone : 027 705 9353 or email healthyliving . clinic @ bopdhb . govt . nz
• Whakatāne - phone 07 306 0711
For information search Healthy Living on OnePlace
Healthy Living
Mindfulness : Calm Clarity
Six week course starting 10 September Mondays 5.15pm – 6.45pm , $ 195pp Conference Centre , Tauranga Hospital
Call Phil Jones on 021 622 339 or email calmclearmind @ gmail . com to register or enquire
The six week course covers the following : Workshop 1 : Tame and quiet the mind
• Cultivate a relaxed , focused , clear mind .
• Release tension , let go resistance .
• Start mind training .
Workshop 2 : Turn your mind into a friend
• Understand the challenges in being more mindful .
• Transform the internal critic into a supportive encouraging resource .
• Trust Kindness -the science suggests it is very healing .
• From fight / flight to connection , creativity and wise action .
Workshop 3 : Mindfulness in the midst of daily life
• Bring a calm clear compassionate mind to everything in your life .
• Understand and apply the paradox of acceptance .
• Handle difficult emotions with mindfulness .
• Apply mindfulness to those critical moments when difficulties occur .
Workshop 4 : Now to choose which thoughts to embrace
Workshop 5 : Next up is balancing attention with awareness
Workshop 6 : Integration . 17