Benefits & Resources
Second Lactation Room Added
Riverside is committed to supporting Mothers in the workplace. In addition to the lactation room at Riverside Medical Center located just north of the Central Waiting Area and Coffee Shop (A153), a second lactation room has been added. The second lactation room is located in room A509. Nursing Mothers may request a wafer/code from security to access the room. Additionally, lactation space is offered in the OB/Post Partum Department. Nursing mothers may receive assistance and directions to the room from postpartum nursing station staff. For employees working in an off-site location, a designated room will be assigned by your department leader/supervisor.
Well In Mind Self-Care Tip of the Week
Keeping a professional attitude can be a challenge, especially when a disruptive person is invested in lashing out or arguing rather than resolving a situation. Rational detachment is the ability to keep calm and stay in control of one’s behavior during an uncomfortable situation despite feelings of anger or frustration
Week One: The Mental Health Gameboard Challenge Has Begun!
Take steps to enhance your emotional and mental health by participating in our new, four-week Mental Health Gameboard Challenge. To complete the challenge, finish the entire game board before the challenge ends Oct. 29. By completing the challenge, you will earn 25 Healthy Habit Points
Keep your eye out for weekly reminders with tips and motivation to help you make the most of the challenge. Log in each day to discover tips, strategies and coping mechanisms to improve or maintain your mental wellbeing.
The Mental Health Challenge Is Coming Soon!
Oct. 2 – Oct. 29
About the Challenge
Take steps to improve your emotional and mental health by participating in this four-week Mental Health Board Game Challenge. This challenge will consist of a combination of daily mental health tips, quiz questions and journal entries. The challenge runs through Oct. 29, but you will have until Nov. 5 to finish reporting your final activities for the board game.
How to Complete the Challenge
Click a day on the board game and complete the activity of the day. Once you have completed the activity you will submit your entry to receive credit for that day. You will be able to back report throughout the challenge, meaning you can complete the activities for the days that you missed. Your goal is to complete the entire gameboard before the challenge ends Oct. 29. You must complete the entire board game to earn 25 Healthy Habit Points.
Keep an eye out for weekly emails with tips, reminders and motivation to help you make the most of the challenge. Visit www.RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH to log in and participate in the challenge beginning on Oct. 2!
Well In Mind Self-Care Tip
How to support someone in a crisis:
Know the Warning Signs
- Looking sad or down
- Spacy, forgetful, easily distracted
- Overly apologetic
- Extreme mood changes
- Not as socially engaged
- Appearing overtired
- Short, snappy, quicker to lash out
- Decreased ability to cope with stress
- Talking about drinking/substances
- Suicidal thoughts: I don’t want to be here anymore, I can’t take this, You’d be better off without me, What’s the point of trying
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