Human Resources

SEARHC recognizes the power of its Native people

... to live a healthy lifestyle ...

SEARHC employees live in one of the most beautiful and pristine areas in the world, so it's no surprise they care about both their personal wellness and the environment where they live. Our employees launched several initiatives, such as a leading employee wellness program, a consortium-wide tobacco-free policy and "Reduce," a committee of environmentally responsible employees that is creating a "Go Green" policy for SEARHC as an organization.

SEARHC's employee wellness program was created in the mid-1990s, and now includes a consortium-wide team and local wellness teams in Sitka, Juneau, Haines and Klawock. The SEARHC employee wellness program serves as a model for other businesses in Southeast Alaska wanting to create their own programs.

Some of SEARHC's employee wellness opportunities include:

• A consortium-wide tobacco-free policy that includes access to
  on-site tobacco cessation services
• Online health assessments (at least one a year, sometimes more)
  so all employees can stay on top of their own health
• Nutrition programs
• Physical activity programs
• Stress relief programs
• Access to eligible SEARHC-provided wellness and chronic disease
  management programs
• Free or reduced-rate access to eligible medical care at SEARHC facilities
• An Employee Assistance Program for employees who need help getting
  through a rough time