2024 OHW Executive Summary

HUES OF HEALTH

In celebration of National Recess at Work Month (June), the Office of Health and Wellness launched its first department-wide wellness campaign: Hues of Health. The campaign aimed to promote mindfulness and creativity during breaks. The Hues of Health campaign highlighted the mental health benefits of art and self-care, inviting staff to submit illustrations reflecting their personal interpretations of health and wellness.

L eft to right: Peer Support Coach Rebekah Taylor, Assistant Director Children’s Services Bridgette Hernandez, SSP II Ema Jean Batongmalaque, Eligibility Services Clerk Serenity Pitts, Eligibility Technician William “Alex” Pena, DPSS Director Charity Douglas, Deputy Director OHW Lonetta Richardson Bryan.

Outstanding submissions from Ema Jean Batongmalaque, “ When Life Hands You Dirt ,” Serenity Pitts, “ Wellness ,” and William “Alex” Peña, “ Self-Love” were featured on the OHW SharePoint site, with each receiving a commendation award. The campaign successfully fostered a sense of community, creativity, and well-being across the Department, showcasing how art can inspire healthier and happier workplaces.

When Life Hands You Dirt

Self-Love

Wellness

The selected Hues of Health art pieces are showcased in the DPSS Executive Suite Christian Room, 6