We have officially completed our first week of the school year!!! And we are actually doing things that are not COVID related!!! As we all begin to get wrapped up into the school year, I want you all to remember to take care of YOU! As nurses we get so focused on taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves!!!! I have included some self-care ideas/thoughts in this week’s blog. Take care!
SELF-CARE
7 Types of Self-Care & Why You Need Them
In reality, the term self-care–as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO)–is the ability of an individual to promote and maintain health, to prevent disease, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.
CARE FOR YOURSELF – One Small Way Each Day
EAP
Bend-La Pine School employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work-Life Services through Uprise Health. This benefit is free and extends to anyone living in the employee’s home. The following support services are available:
- 24-hour crisis support
- Confidential counseling
- Work-life services, including finance and legal services
- 24-hour on-demand emotional wellness support
- Peer support groups
- Digital mental health services
Call: 800-395-1616
User access code: OEBB
Employees insured with OEBB also have access to OEBB Wellness support.
More information is available here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEBB/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Reach out to your Bend-La Pine Schools nurse family!! We are here to support each other!!!!!!
ODE/OHA/OSNA School Nurse Orientation (on-line)
Let Tami or Michelle know if you’d like to attend.
Registration is open for fall 2022 sessions. Please select your preferred date (content repeats).