The new year offers a fresh start. For some, this means setting health goals such as
losing weight, following a healthier diet, starting an exercise routine, quitting smoking or
chewing, or focusing on their mental health.
When we start these goals, we always have good intentions, but then…life happens.
Have you been there? If so, it might be time to rethink your goals for 2024.
Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) and Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council
(PWWC) have five (5) free programs that can assist you:
- Commit to Quit (tobacco/vaping) – Visit www.quitnow.ne.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-
NOW (784-8669) for resources, referrals, training, and more. - Virtual Living Well Workshop – Do you want to feel better? Do you or someone
you know live with a chronic condition? If so, join this 6-week FREE workshop to
learn ways to feel better & have a better quality of life. To learn more and/or
register visit https://tinyurl.com/2dwyjefv - Learn more about mental health, healthy living, leadership and more by listening
to a podcast or read an article on CredibleMind – https://pphd.crediblemind.com/.
CredibleMind has so many wonderful and FREE resources that are available to
all Panhandle residents. - Take a FREE 8 to Great workshop starting February 29th. To learn more and/or
register visit, https://tinyurl.com/3v5ev9ps. - Join the virtual Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshop on January
9th from 11 am – 1 pm. Discover simple, safe, and effective tools to create and
maintain wellness and develop a daily plan to stay on track with your life and
wellness goals. To learn more and sign up, go to https://tinyurl.com/kwrw66sp.
Do you want to find other training opportunities? Check out the PPHD training and
events calendar here. If these trainings and events don’t work for your schedule or want
to request a training for your worksite or community group, please reach out.
“The Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council offers many health and well-being programs
to assist individuals as they begin the new year. Our goal is to offer options that fit their
needs and busy lifestyles. We offer flexible programs like health coaching, Living Well,
and classes to manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and even
migraines. Quitting tobacco resources are also available, please reach out to discuss
what’s available for support,” said Nicole Berosek, MS, Organizational Wellness
Coordinator.
For additional information about worksite wellness, visit www.pphd.org/pwwc.html or call
Nicole Berosek at 308-279-3496. Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council is proudly part
of Panhandle Public Health District. The Council specializes in supporting employers in
the Panhandle region. We recognize that many employers support a diverse and
remote workforce and offer innovative ways to overcome the challenge of working with
a virtual team. We understand that many of our employers do not have full-time
wellness resources and work to provide resources and training to make running a
worksite wellness program as easy as possible.
Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety and
quality of life for all who live, learn, work and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that
we are a healthier and safer Panhandle community.
Sources: 23 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep (healthline.com);
https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/health-and-wellness/health-tips/revolutionizing-new-years-resolutions