Employee News Now for April 18, 2024
National County Government Month Activities Continue!
National County Government Month (NCGM) activities continue throughout April! Miss the drop-in event at VCW? No worries! Celebrate with your coworkers by participating in Spirit Week April 22 - 26. Reminder - photo contest deadlines are April 28.
April Health and Well-Being Resources
This month we celebrate National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.
Early detection is key to promoting an early diagnosis and receiving care in a timely manner to slow the spread of disease.
Take action by getting your preventive screenings such as regular physical exams, skin checks, mammography screenings, immunizations, etc
Benefits Team Events
Get to know the NC 401k and NC 457 retirement plan options, relax with monthly guided meditation or yoga, learn more about the Wellness Incentive and manage worry and anxiety.
Get the details on all April health and well-being events and resources.
Upcoming Deadlines
- Wellness Incentive: Complete qualifying activities to earn a medical premium reduction. Learn more about the June 30 deadline and the Wellness Incentive activities.
- Wellness Leave: Regular full-time employees earn 16 hours of Wellness Leave and regular part-time employees earn 12 hours of Wellness Leave. These hours do not roll over and expire on June 30.
- Emergency Leave Balance: Do you have Emergency Leave hours in your account? These hours must be used by June 30, 2024, or those hours will be lost.
Onsite Biometric Screenings Coming Soon!
Onsite biometric screens are coming to Mecklenburg County. They are available to employees who are currently enrolled in one of the County medical plans. Make sure you understand the requirements, get your questions answered and register.
ReCAST Wellness Workshops
The Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) II program is offering multiple opportunities for employees to strengthen their knowledge of supportive strategies to build mental wellbeing. Learn more about each workshop and register.
Meet Dr. Stephen Strzelecki - Above & Beyond @ Work Award Recipient
County Manager Dena R. Diorio made a very special presentation at the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioner's meeting earlier this month for the latest Above and Beyond at Work winner, Dr. Stephen Strzelecki of the Criminal Justice Services team in the Forensic Evaluations Unit.
"Dr. S" is known for going above and beyond in his role as clinical director, demonstrating a passion and desire to improve the quality of services to individuals and families involved in the justice system. A major complication in the delivery of services was the number of people within the jail system who needed capacity restoration to proceed to trial. Dr. Strzelecki assisted in the implementation of a jail-based restoration program for individuals. His efforts have resulted in transformation and enhancements in the delivery of mental health services across the County and beyond.
Congratulations to Dr. Strzelecki for going "above and beyond." Your innovative ideas and work commitment are an inspiration to us all!