OZH WELLNESS
BODY, MIND & Spirit
TAKE TIME OUT TO TREAT EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR HEALTH
BY DWAIN HEBDA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON MASTERS AND COURTESY OF OZARKS HEALTHCARE
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f the past two-plus years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of minding our own health be it mental, emotional, spiritual or physical. Nowhere is that more vital than in the healthcare industry where the daily demands of the job, as well as the com- pounding challenges of meeting family obligations, are enough to overwhelm anyone. We talked to two on-staff experts about how to make the most of the wellness opportunities available at work, as well as how to mute the negative effects of stress, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
WORK OUT FOR WELLNESS Sarah James, Ozarks Healthcare's director of therapies, calls
it like she sees it when it comes to the importance of physical wellness. She said staying active and working out to one’s phys- ical abilities are nothing less than essential to surviving in the high-stress healthcare profession. “If you stay on top of your health and take more of a proactive approach, you don’t have to be in that reactive situation where you’re trying to get over the hump,” she said. “This is a mindset that’s built into our vision statement which says we’re going to encourage wellness for every person, every time.” James said the philosophy is more than just words on a page and can be seen in the investment the hospital has made in open- ing an on-premises, 24-hour gym, and maintaining a robust slate of wellness activities. “The new gym is a really great resource,” she said. “It features
badge access 24 hours a day, and we’ve opened it up to spous- es for a very minimal fee. We’re putting together some employee
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If you stay on top of your health and take more of a proactive
approach, you don’t have to be in that reactive situation where you’re trying to get over the hump.
- Sarah James - Director of Therapies
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