Health and Wellness Council and Office of Performance Excellence host monthly tunnel tours

Whether you are new to the tunnel system, want an alternate route to and from the office during the winter months, or want to stay active during breaks, this is an excellent opportunity to get those steps in!

The Office of Performance Excellence has partnered with the Health and Wellness Council to offer a monthly walking tour of the state tunnels. Our next walking tour will be on Tuesday, February 27^th, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm. Anyone interested in participating can meet the Council in the 2 North lobby by the front desk at 11:55 am. We are actively working on calendar holds for the remainder of the year, so stay tuned for more details!

This tour will leave from 2N and enter at the NW corner of Illinois and Washington (i.e., Panera) under the Arts Garden. The tour will take the escalator down and walk the systems, taking you to the Statehouse, Government Center South, Government Center North, and the State Library. These tunnels also directly connect to Government Center South and North garages, which will be pointed out along the tour.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Mia Brewer at MBrewer@health.in.gov or Lindsey Bouza at LBouza@health.in.gov.

Why walk during the day?

It can help improve productivity and focus to take breaks throughout the day.

• IDOH Contractor and State Employee break time policy allows for breaks of less than 20 minutes as part of the regular work day, if they are allowed by supervisors.
  • In the link above, people can go to the “Determining Hours Worked” section and read about break time regulations.
  • Breaks are not required, but if they are provided:
    • A break of less than 20 minutes with no work performed is compensable as part of the regular work day.
    • Such breaks can be scheduled if necessary to ensure proper coverage and keep offices open for the public and to monitor usage.
• These walks can also help State employees meet their Daily Step goal for the Active Health incentive if they are choosing to sync their watch.

IDOH 2N has secured bike parking for those who would like to commute to work by bike. The storage room is located in the alley between the 2N building and Windsor Jewelers (just north of the 2N building). Please contact Administrative Services to gain access to this storage room as you will need to sign out a key, by emailing AdminServices@health.in.gov.

Shower facilities are available in the basement locker room/restroom area close to the snack bar. If you would like a locker, please contact Administrative Services, AdminServices@health.in.gov.

The IDOH 2N Fitness Center is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on workdays; however, your assigned building access will determine when you can enter the front door of the building. The Fitness Center can be used before or after work, during breaks or during lunch.

You must sign a Fitness Center Release Form before using the Fitness Center. You will be notified when your I.D. badge has been activated to include access to the Fitness Center.

Guidelines

• You must sign in/out (in the 3-ring binder) each time you use the Fitness Center.
• If others are waiting, please be courteous and limit your use of Fitness Center equipment to 15 minutes.\
• Use Fitness Center equipment properly to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
• Replace all weights, equipment, and library materials when you are finished.
• Wipe down equipment with Gym Wipes after each use.
• Food/Beverages (aside from water bottles) are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
• Dress appropriately to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Shower facilities are available in the basement locker room/restroom area close to the snack bar. If you would like a locker, please contact Administrative Services, AdminServices@health.in.gov.

Please email Administrative Services at adminservices@health.in.gov if any of the equipment is not working properly or if you have other concerns.

IDOH 2N has four lactation rooms for employees and guests. Use of the lactation rooms is by appointment only. Please contact IDOH Administration Services at AdminServices@health.in.gov or 317-233-7582 for badge and calendar access. If Administrative Services is unavailable, please contact Lindsey Bouza at lbouza@health.in.gov or 317-234-3580.

If you are hosting a conference/meeting and have a visitor that would like to use a lactation room, please contact Administration Services at least two business days in advance.

Lactation room locations at 2 North Meridian:

• The lower-level lactation room is located just past the break room on the left. It seats one and has a sink, chair, footstool, refrigerator, and an electrical outlet. The door is fitted with a “vacant/occupied” sign.
• The 2nd-floor floor Selig Building lactation room is located across from the Green Conference Room, next to the elevators. It has two sides separated by privacy curtains, a sink, chairs, footstools, a refrigerator, storage bins, and electrical outlets in each space. The door is fitted with a “vacant/occupied” sign.
• The 7th-floor floor lactation rooms are located on the right-hand side of the atrium. Lactation Room North is located on the right; Lactation Room South is located on the left. Both rooms are equipped with a chair, refrigerator, and sink. The doors are fitted with “vacant/occupied” signs.

If you have any general breastfeeding/pumping questions or needs, please reach out to:

• Ann Marie Neeley, IBCLC, Statewide Breastfeeding Initiatives Manager – 812-219-1238, aneeley1@health.in.gov
• Emily Lynch, IBCLC, Indiana WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator – 317-220-4922, elynch2@health.in.gov

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