October 2022

Happy October!

Welcome to the monthly newsletter,

Strive to Thrive 365!

The Wellness & Fun Committees have joined forces to become "The Triple B Committee!" It stands for "Building a Better BCESC." Our hope is that each month you are compelled to participate in the suggested activities, striving to thrive, every day (hence the "365"). You help build our agency to become a better place!

Optimistic October

Today's challenge: Take a small step towards a goal that really matters to you.

My life is really busy right now, as I'm sure it is for many of you. I've slacked in my eating habits and want to start meal planning to ease the stress of preparing daily lunches and dinners for me and my family.

What can you do?

Annual Flu Clinic

The annual Flu Clinic is just a few days away! This program is available for employees and spouses only. The clinics will take place at the following sites and times:

BCESC Board Office: Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 7-9am

Middletown Early Learning Center: Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3-4pm

NEW DATE! Union Day: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 7-8am

Please bring your BHP Anthem card. If you do not have that insurance, the cost is $35, check or exact cash.

The Providers encourage you to wear a face mask/covering during your time, practice social distancing while waiting on site, and stay home if you are sick the day of the clinic.

OCTOBER ACTIVITIES

WORLD MENTAL

HEALTH DAY

October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

According to the CDC, more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime, making it among the most common health conditions in the United States.

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24

Take a look at the links for more information.

ACTIVITIES

WORLD FEDERATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

WORLD HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

October 21st is

National Eat an Apple Day!

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away..."

Fact or Fiction? Read here to find out.

Either way, on October 21, we encourage you to eat an apple!

What is your favorite way to eat an apple?

Spooktacular Spirit Day

TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK!

BCESC's free community event continues to grow in popularity each year. This year, we are returning to the Butler County Fairgrounds. We will need all the help we can get throughout our organization to make this event successful.

If you would like to support the event, there are two ways you can get involved:

DONATE TO THE CAUSE

Drop off your bags of individually wrapped candy at the central office (400 N. Erie in Hamilton) or send them via the transportation team. Collection boxes are also located at the following Head Start sites:

Fairfield Bach
Fairfield Dixie
Fairfield Nilles
Hamilton ELC
Grant ELC
Middletown ELC

VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT

Last year we had nearly 30 decorated vehicles and costumed volunteers and we had a ton of fun. If the weather is nice this year, we are going to need even more!

If you are able to volunteer your time or decorate your trunk (and yourself), please let us know by filling out this form. We are asking decorators to please bring a base supply of candy to get them started.

ANNUAL BIOMETRIC SCREENING

Time is winding down to complete your annual biometric health screening if you are enrolled in the Butler Health Plan to receive $150 off your annual deductible for next year. Please click the Butler Health Plan button below to access forms.

The deadline is October 31st!

COMING SOON!!!

Mobile Mammography Van

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 9-11:30am when the Mercy Health Mammography Van will be on site at BCESC.

Use the QR code or

Call 513-686-3300 option 1 to schedule.