Public Health Week Schedule of Events
Monday, April 6
- End of Grant Celebration Meeting will be held in Adams from 9 - 10:45 a.m. and will consist of a poster fair highlighting projects funded by grantees through the Health Issues and Challenges (HIC) Grant. See some real life HEROS in action!
- All-Day Costume Contest – dress up as your favorite Public Health Hero!
- Join us in Kris Box Conference room from 11am-2pm for fun activities including, trivia, cornhole, public health Pictionary, a photo booth, and more! Dr. Weaver will kick off the fun at 11a.m.
Tuesday, April 7
- All day: staff can participate in Random Acts of Kindness (lobby), Connections Bingo (lobby) and sending in their Rose-Bud-Thorn
- Mental Health Awareness drop in activities will be in Adams starting at 11 a.m.
- including YOGA at 11:15 a.m. and then 3-4 speakers regarding their experiences with mental health resources and struggles
- Art Contest all day – drop in and view the art to be sure to vote for your favorite! If you plan to participate, please complete the registration form before submitting your artwork. This will help us coordinate displays, pickups, and communication throughout the event. Artwork submission deadline: April 6
- Compliment Cards – fill out a compliment card to be delivered to your co-worker
Wednesday, April 8
- Staff Celebration from 10 a.m.- noon at IGCS Auditorium
Thursday, April 9
- Commission Showdown: Donation items for DCS placement packs. These packs will be donated to Indiana counties with the poorest health outcomes, based on the number of donations each commission receives. Donations can be collected on your floor.
- Volunteer Day at Gleaners Food Bank
Friday, April 10
- Bring your Kid to Work for FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH HERO day! Arrival from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and Programming from 9 a.m.- Noon. If you plan to bring your child(ren), please complete the registration form so we can prepare and plan activities accordingly: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/CqGkKFVPdt The deadline to register is March 31 at 4 p.m.
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- All-Staff Meeting
- Conversations with the Commissioner
- Shield Spotlight
- Learning Opportunities
- Laboratory Tour
What are All-Staff Meetings?
IDOH All-Staff Meetings are a monthly opportunity to come together virtually (via Teams) as an agency to learn about upcoming and ongoing initiatives, celebrate successes, hear from our colleagues, and ask questions of leadership. Your participation is valuable! All staff members are expected to attend unless you have a previously scheduled meeting set by external partners.
How do I participate?
Tune in to the next All-Staff Meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15.
Have ideas for future topics or want to share some feedback? Please email Erin McCreadie.
Where can I view past All-Staff Meeting slides?
Click here for the January slides
Click here for the February slides
Click here for the March slides
What are the upcoming meeting dates?
- Wednesday, April 15, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2-3 p.m.
Conversations with the Commissioner
For the March convo, I talked with Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity Director Naima Gardner as we wind down National Nutrition Month. The Indiana Department of Health is working with a number of partners to create the first ever obesity and diet-related chronic disease plan. Naima said a goal of the plan is to transform how we think about obesity and nutrition, making sure schools have access to healthy food, with an eye on nutritiion education and food as prevention and treatment in clincial medicine.
Food is Medicine is the second most popular healthcare topic in the country, recogizing food and nutrition is part of overall health.Indiana is leading the way in this area having a Food is Medicine director and more.
Naima also offered recommendaitons about ways to make better food choices starting with small changes and using 5-2-1-0 as a guide to stay on track.
Watch to learn more!
To view past episodes, click here.
The Shield Spotlight is a way to recognize and celebrate the successes of our employees and teams. Anyone in the agency can nominate an individual or a team to be featured. Learn more and nominate someone here: The Indiana Department of Health Shield Spotlight
The Office of Performance Excellence is offering a variety of learning opportunities for all staff. These 30–60-minute sessions cover practical topics designed to support your growth as a public health professional.
Past Resource Minis
Emergency Preparedness | Recording | Slides
People Profiles | Recording
If you have questions, please reach out to Staff Development and Engagement Program Director Quentin Cummings at qcummings@health.in.gov.
The IDOH Laboratory is inviting internal IDOH teams/divisions to come for a one hour guided tour of the laboratory. Take this opportunity to learn more about the expansive work the Lab does to keep Hoosiers safe and healthy!
Tour requirements:
- Supervisors or division directors must complete the online form to request a tour
- Tours are limited to 10 total participants
- Tour slots are the third Thursday of each month starting at 10:00 a.m. and will last approximately an hour
- Complete this online form to request a tour or contact Joey Hunt, state training coordinator, at jhunt@health.in.gov
