The mission of the Bayshore Community Health Services Destination: Wellness Employee Wellness Program is to support the organization’s objectives by establishing and providing high-quality, cost-effective wellness programs that educate and encourage our employees to establish and maintain healthier lifestyles, which, in turn, minimize health risk factors, improve productivity and enhance the well being of our employees.

This program offers monthly lunch and learn presentations, giving our employees the opportunity to enjoy a healthy lunch while, at the same time, providing helpful information on various topics which include the positive power of humor, self esteem, nutritional guidance, a seven week tai chi program, reiki and guided imagery sessions. Future topics in development include workplace yoga, self defense, health assessment and physical activity recommendations.

A highlight of this program is called ‘Lose to Win’. A team competition, employees go through an application, screening and selection process. If selected to participate, teams are formed to participate in a 12 week intensive program which includes weekly meetings and education, food and exercise logs as well as weigh ins, measurements and periodic blood work. Much different than a weight loss competition, this program is designed to help improve their current level of wellness, whether weight loss, weight gain, lowering of cholesterol levels or improving eating habits. At the conclusion of this 12 week program, members of the winning team are rewarded with a team vacation. The 2007 winning team vacationed in Tampa, Florida, enjoying sun and surf, parasailing and sightseeing!

Rewards and Recognition Program
Bayshore Community Health Services is proud to regularly recognize its employees for going above and beyond the call of duty, special achievements and length of service.
Awards of Excellence are periodically presented during open staff meetings, honoring Bayshore employees who have been chosen through a nomination and selection process, for going above and beyond the call of duty.

In addition, in 2007, over 200 service anniversary awards were presented to Bayshore employees in an elegant Bayshore celebration. Held at the wonderful Reception Center at St. Clement’s, Matawan, NJ, those recognized were treated to a sumptuous dinner accompanied by dancing and DJ. In addition to the 200 service awards, 5 people were presented with special Oscar-like statuettes, saluting them for exemplary contributions to the Bayshore organization or our surrounding communities.