Jackson, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, will host the 2nd Annual State Employee Wellness Expo on Thursday, June 12, at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is designed to promote health, wellness and connection among state employees.
“This year’s expo promises a wide variety of engaging and informative activities,” said Dr. Dan Edney, State Health Officer and MSDH Executive Director. “I encourage all state employees to join us in this exciting endeavor. Together, we can take significant strides toward improving the health and well-being of our state workforce. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Participants will enjoy interactive activities, demonstrations, and discussions, which include:
- Fitness and yoga demonstrations
- Mental health discussions
- Stress management exercises
- Healthy cooking demonstrations
- Relaxing chair massages
- Health screenings, including chiropractic, A1C, glucose, blood pressure, and oral health
Jackson Mayor-elect John Horhn, who served as a state senator for 32 years, will deliver the welcome, and Rachel S. Tyrone, Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, will deliver the keynote address.
Vendors will also be on site to share resources on state employee benefits, PERS and BlueCross and BlueShield of Mississippi.
The Trade Mart is located at 1200 Mississippi Street in Jackson.
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