Dublin Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Pandemic Mental Health Roundtable Discussion Provides Vital Workplace Knowledge
March 10
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin
Business Owners and Human Resources Professionals are Invited to Attend the Free March 10 Luncheon
For the past two years the world has grappled with the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout most of that time, the emphasis has been on physical health. Now, it's becoming more and more clear that the pandemic also has taken a great toll on mental health as well.
According to the CDC, the percentage of adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder increased from 36.4 percent to 41.5 percent from August 2020 to February 2021. During the same time period, the CDC noted that the percentage reporting an unmet mental health care increased from 9.2 percent to 11.7 percent.
The event, which includes lunch, is slated for March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Dublin Community Recreation Center at 5600, Post Road and is free to all who register on the Chamber's website by March 7.
The panel discussion will feature area experts discussing what to expect if an employee is in crisis, services available to Dublin area businesses on how to manage mental health measures in the workplace, a Q & A with area business professionals and a FitBiz overview.
Featured speakers include Charna Marini, manager of well-being programs for Cardinal Health; Dublin Deputy Police Chief Greg Lattanzi; Mollie Steiner, Dublin recreation administrator for corporate and community wellness; Stefanie Morrow, Director of Wellness & Health Coaching at The Ohio State University Health Plan; Sara Harrison-Mills, chief clinical officer for Syntero; Susan Ortega, director of strategic partnerships & initiatives for Syntero; and Jodi Kuri, ambulatory director of wellness for OSU Wexner Medical Center.
You won't want to miss this vital and potentially life-saving event. Register today.
Meet our speakers:
Charna Martini, Manager, Well-being, Cardinal Health
Charna Martini is the manager of well-being programs for Cardinal Health. Charna manages the well-being strategy and oversees vendor management and program development for work-life initiatives such as back-up child and elder care; meditation/mindfulness program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and breastmilk shipping for traveling moms. She is also responsible for developing incentive programs, coordinating flu shot clinics and leading mental health initiatives. She is certified to teach Mental Health First Aid. Since joining Cardinal Health in 2006, Charna has held various leadership roles in Internal Audit, SOX PMO and HR Risk & Compliance.
Charna holds an MBA in Finance from Wright State University and a BA in Accounting and Theater from Wilmington College. Charna is a mom to three and is usually found in her car shuttling kids between soccer, gymnastics, cheerleading, baseball and volleyball. She's grateful for Kroger Clicklist and Amazon! She also enjoys reading, working out, reality television, true crime podcasts and Netflix.
Greg Lattanzi, Operations Bureau Commander, Dublin Police Department
Deputy Chief Lattanzi has served as a patrol officer, traffic enforcement officer, defensive tactics instructor, patrol corporal, patrol sergeant, field training supervisor and now serves as the operations bureau commander. Deputy Chief Lattanzi has been a member of the Dublin Police Department since 2005. While serving as operations commander, Deputy Chief Lattanzi oversees the operations of the department's patrol section, drone unit, records/property section, recruiting and field training unit. Additionally, Deputy Chief Lattanzi is responsible for the coordination of all police personnel for the Memorial Tournament.
Deputy Chief Lattanzi is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and attended North Central State College. He is also a graduate of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police leadership courses including the "Supervisory Training and Education Program (STEP)" and "Police Executive Leadership College (PELC)" as well as the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Deputy Chief Lattanzi also served as an advisor for the State of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Deputy Chief Lattanzi lives in Marysville with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, Brayden (4) and Makenzie (8).
Sara Harrison-Mills, Chief Clinical Officer, Syntero
Sara Harrison-Mills (LISW-S) is the chief clinical officer at Syntero, a non-profit community behavioral health agency with locations in Dublin, Hilliard, Lewis Center and northeast Columbus. Through this position, Sara oversees counseling, case management, older adult, school based and prevention services. Sara has over twenty years of experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. She received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Sara has provided multiple presentations and trainings to schools, foster families, children's services agencies, and other professionals on a variety of topics.
Susan Ortega, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, Syntero
Susan Ortega (LISW-S) is the director of strategic partnerships and initiatives (Franklin County) at Syntero. Through this position, Susan oversees staff and program development for school-based prevention, early intervention, and treatment services across four Franklin County school districts, as well as programs serving across the state of Ohio. Susan also supports Syntero's strategic priorities focused on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention as well as diversity and inclusion. Susan has over fifteen years of experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Susan is also honored to serve the central Ohio community through a collaboration with various partners and by providing different presentations and trainings.
Jodi Kuri, PT, MPT, OCS, Ambulatory Director of Wellness, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Stefanie Morrow, RN, Director of Wellness & Health Coaching, The Ohio State University Health Plan
Stefanie currently serves as the director of wellness & health coaching at The Ohio State University Health Plan. She is responsible for the strategic direction and operational integration of The OSU Health Plan's health and wellness programs and services at all OSU locations throughout Ohio, including the Wexner Medical Center. In addition, Stefanie and her team delivers customized health and wellness services to employers throughout central Ohio. Her primary focus involves the delivery of biometric health screenings, health coaching, educational programs, and chair massage services. Stefanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The Ohio State University and maintains an active RN licensure in the state of Ohio. She is a graduate of Leadership Columbus and serves as a member of the Ohio Society of Public Health.Your safety is our priority!
The Chamber has designed its events to allow for greater physical distancing than traditional events. Event organizers follow COVID-19 recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Franklin County Public Health.
The Dublin area is experiencing higher rates of COVID-19. That means masks are recommended indoors and in crowded areas regardless of vaccination status. Franklin County Public Health has also issued a mask advisory until further notice recommending everyone wear a mask indoors and in crowded areas regardless of vaccine status to stop the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.
Safety Recommendations
Patrons are asked to please consider the following recommendations to keep this a safe and healthy event:
- Vaccinated and not vaccinated patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering while indoors and in crowded spaces (both indoors and outdoors).
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be at event venues based on supply.
- Practice physical distancing from people who do not live in your household.
- If you are sick, please stay home. Monitor your health before you attend the event.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based sanitizer.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
No refunds. By attending a Chamber event you are granting permission to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and anyone authorized by the Chamber to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.
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