THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

Well-implemented workplace health programs can lead to 25% savings each on absenteeism, health care costs, and workers’ compensation and disability management claims costs.

The St. John’s Health Wellness Department creates sustainable employee programming that is budgetconscious, evidence-based, data-driven that also results in positive changes. One of the more notable program highlights from this year was a mindfulness retreat for clinical employees at Astoria Park Conservancy. The group of twenty-five employees consisted of nurses, social workers, CNAs, CNOs, and the CEO Jeff Sollis. Healthy meals, yoga, MELT, meditation, fairy hair and a hot spring soak were offered. Thank you to St. John’s Health’s partnership with Astoria Park Conservancy for the opportunity for our staff to have a much-appreciated recharge.

The Foundation is committed to providing all staff with the support they need to advance their careers and feel fulfilled during their employment at St. John’s Health. To achieve this, we offer a robust employee scholarship program, unlimited mental health counseling sessions, crisis support grants, wellness programming, and cross-training opportunities at other medical facilities.

Thank you to our generous donors!

It is well documented that health care can be a stressful line of work. However, St. John’s Health employees know they have a place to turn when they are feeling distressed. Rather than being worried about the cost or putting off seeking care, employees can now be proactive with their own wellbeing. All St. John’s Health employees seeking individual counseling services can receive

“Including staff across the organization in our decision making at St. John’s Health will always be my approach. Working with the team to create a healthy and inclusive work environment is and always will be foundational to our short and long-term success. We have an incredible team at St. John’s Health and our people are our biggest asset. It is my commitment to do all I can to listen to our staff, ask for their input, and properly support our teams by providing them with the resources they need to succeed.” financial support from St. John’s Health Foundation. Through generous donations the Foundation covers the remaining costs of services after insurance has been billed. This program has made a direct impact on the mental wellbeing of the individuals who take advantage of this support, in turn allowing hospital staff to care for our community at the highest level.

Now a Labor & Delivery nurse at St. John’s Health, Joanna Herrera’s journey to her career milestone has been supported by St. John’s Health Foundation in a diversity of ways. Joanna’s connection with St. John’s Health is lengthy; her mother served as the hospital’s lead housekeeper from 1995 until 2015. Joanna herself began work on the housekeeping team in 2000.

Surrounded by the engaged and supportive staff at St. John’s Health, Joanna soon realized that she wanted to pursue medicine. Soon after her graduation from high school in 2004, she earned her CNA certificate and began work in the Primary Care Unit. Her drive to achieve a nursing degree was strong, and St. John’s Health Foundation offered the perfect partnership to help her reach her aspirations.

“If I hadn’t received scholarship funding from St. John’s Health Foundation, I would have had to seek out other programs or resources,” Joanna reflects. Thanks to the Foundation’s generosity and commitment to investing in keeping healthcare excellent and connected to the Jackson Hole community, Joanna was able to earn her RN degree from Central Wyoming College in 2022.

A big thank you to the Brinson Foundation for being the lead supporter of our Nurse Education Fund for over a decade. Their shared vision with the Foundation has meant that numerous St. John’s Health nurses like Joanna have been able to pursue their professional goals.

Thank you to our generous donors!