Detroit's VA2K Walk and Roll Promotes Employee Wellness, Focuses On Homeless Veterans
DETROIT -- The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit will host a 2K "walk and roll" event on Wednesday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day.
"Worksite wellness activities enhance employee engagement and contribute to a more productive and healthy workforce," said Pamela Reeves, Medical Center Director. "This is the third year we've held this event here in Detroit and it has become so popular with our employees. This year, we intend to collect more in-kind donations and involve more participants in support of wellness and homeless veterans."
The Detroit VA Medical Center event is just one of many 2Ks taking place May 15th at other VA facilities across the country. In conjunction with the event, medical center leadership along with the Voluntary Service area will inform participants of VA's willingness to accept gifts and the Detroit VA's need for in-kind gifts to be used to carry out existing VA programs for homeless veterans. However, there is no requirement for a donation in order to participate.
The Detroit VA Medical Center's 2K will kick off at the main entrance to the medical center on John R in Detroit. In the event of inclement weather, the 2K will be held at a later date. Pre-registration is not required, but it is encouraged. For additional information and more event details, please contact Detroit VA Medical Center Public Affairs at (313) 576-3340 or (313) 576-3596. You can also email publicaffairsdet@va.gov.
VA's employee wellness program is known as WIN (Wellness is Now). WIN empowers employees with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to create a culture of health and wellness. WIN also encourages employees to use their appreciation of wellness to inspire Veterans to live healthier lifestyles. WIN integrates traditional occupational safety and health programs with health promotion activities, addressing both workplace and worker health and helping VA employees to do their important work of serving the Nation's Veterans. For more information on the medical center, visit http://www.detroit.va.gov.
