Across California, CDCR and CCHCS recently offered health and wellness fairs for staff. The fairs also offer chances to thank staff for their hard work and dedication.
As more submissions are received from programs, divisions, and institutions, this story will be updated.
Avenal holds staff health fair
Avenal State Prison recently held its annual staff health fair. Combining with health benefits open enrollment, the event featured organizations such as Aflac, Butler’s Uniform, Savings Plus, the California Correctional Supervisors Organization (CCSO), Costco, FAST Credit Union, and Kaiser Permanente. Read more in the Week in Review for Oct. 4.
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center holds staff health fair
Themed “Fall into Healthy Habits,” Wasco State Prison-Reception Center hosted their annual health fair Sept. 26. The fair featured various health-focused participants and 40 booths full of valuable resources for staff in addition to food vendors.
“We extend our gratitude to all participants for their involvement in making this event a huge success,” said Elyse Estes, staff services manager in the personnel office.
Organizers also thanked donors for their generosity in supporting the event:
- Wasco State Prison-Reception Center Employee Liaison Committee
- California Correctional Supervisors Organization
- Wonderful Company
- Valley Strong Credit Union
- Wasco State Prison-Reception Center Sunshine Café.
Story submitted by Lt. J. Farley
Waso State Prison-Reception Center
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