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The Office of Health and Wellness

Activities and Partnerships Bring New Dimensions to Health and Wellness Initiative

The Office of Health and Wellness cen tered its work on whole person well-be ing in Fiscal Year 2024/25 by educat ing staff on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, a framework that highlights emotional, physical, social, intellectual, environmental, occupational, financial, and spiritual health. These dimensions helped staff understand how daily hab its, workplace culture, and community connections shape overall wellness. OHW delivered eight targeted cam paigns to deepen staff awareness of each dimension. For example, the OHW team partnered with the Department of Waste Resources in March on the “Plant ing Seeds of Wellness” initiative, an early collaboration that expanded staff knowl edge about environmental engagement and laid the groundwork for broader partnerships. In June, RivCoParks and OHW joined with all five DPSS divisions to launch the department’s first Fun Run at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park in Western River side County. The DPSS and RivCoParks Wellness Fun Run drew nearly 400 par ticipants, including runners, walkers and staff teams who came together to support movement, connection, and community. More than a dozen vendors offered wellness services, community resources, and family friendly activities throughout the event.

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Riverside County Department of Public Social Services | Annual Report 2024 - 2025