Historical Places to visit in Columbus, GA.

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires and Promotions for January 2024, as well as our Retirees for February 2024.

Please click the link below to view the City of Columbus Resource List.

The CareATC Health Passport challenges are only for the CCG Employees who are on the City Health Plan

HealthPassport FAQ’s

How do I access HealthPassport?

Log in to www.careatc.com/patients or the CareATC Mobile App and click on the HealthPassport icon to get started.

First time user? Select “New Here? Activate your account!” and follow the prompt to verify your identity and set up your account.

If you have trouble registering, or logging into the Patient Portal or Mobile app, you can call the Patient Access Center at 800.993.8244

Why use HealthPassport?

• Monitor incentive earnings.
• Find wellness topics & activities (Participate in Monthly and Annual Challenges).
• Enter fitness data.
• Track your progress.

How do I track my steps and exercise?

Sync your device to HealthPassport by following the instructions on the right.

How to sync your device:

• From the Patient Portal homepage select HealthPassport.
• Select Connect Health & Fitness Devices.
• Select the compatible device you wish to connect and give permission to share your step data.

Allow 15 minutes after the initial sync for your data to appear.

• Use the Contact Us page for any questions.

We wanted to remind you of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits with the Pastoral Institute that we provide to you. As our valued employee, your well-being is important to us, and we want to make sure you have access to the resources you need.

To access the EAP benefits, we have provided you with a link to an EAP Toolkit that has valuable resources available only to EAP clients. The toolkit includes videos and tools for you and your family to use. Additionally, the link includes instructions on how to make an appointment with the Pastoral Institute and use your benefit.

 VIEW EAP TOOLKIT



We want to assure you

that your appointment will be completely confidential. We will not know who has used the benefit. We have attached a flyer that includes photos of all the clinicians available at the Pastoral Institute. You will see that they come from different ages and ethnicities. When you call the main number to make an appointment, the person who schedules the appointment will match you with a clinician that has the specialty that is needed.

If you have any questions about your benefit or need assistance in making an appointment, please contact Christy Scrivner at the Pastoral Institute. She will be happy to help. Her contact information is 706-649-6507 ext. 1243 or you can email her at cscrivner@pastoralinstitute.org.

Thank you for being a valuable member of our team, and we hope you take advantage of the EAP benefits available to you.

Best regards,

Click the link below to view the Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation Bill of Rights.

Know Your Exit Strategy - In an office or other building, identify where the closest exit is in case of an emergency. In construction scenarios, make sure you're familiar with the exit most easily accessible to your area. If you're involved in trenching, use best practices by positioning a ladder or ramp every 25 feet; follow safety precautions closely to avoid trench-collapse injuries.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently revised their password guidelines to prioritize length over complexity. Now is an excellent time to try to make your passwords

 as long as you can.

See something? Say something! Lighthouse Services provides an anonymous ethics and compliance hotline for all employees of the Columbus Consolidated Government. This includes fraud, waste, abuse, and safety violations. The purpose of the service is to ensure that any employee wishing to submit a report anonymously can do so without fear of retribution.

Employees are encouraged to use the hotline service in cases where their anonymity is desired.

Lighthouse Services’ toll-free number and other methods of reporting are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for use by employees and staff.

• Website: www.lighthouse-services.com/columbusga
• Mobile App: Anonymous Reporting (Keyword: columbusga)
• Telephone:

_English Speaking USA and Canada: (833) 984-6669 (not available from Mexico)

_ Spanish Speaking North America: (800) 216-1288 (from Mexico user must dial 001-800-800-216-1288)

• Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com
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• Fax: (215) 689-3885 (must include company name with report)

As part of Risk Management’s commitment to safety in the workplace, we would like to acknowledge employees who demonstrate safe behavior on the job. If you have an employee who has shown superior safety practices, please let us know and we will highlight them in the Insight Newsletter!

Please email the employee’s name, a photo, and how they showed safety practices to Lauren Vance,

Risk Management.

Keep Columbus Beautiful and Trees Columbus partnered to kick off 2024 with a bang for the MLK Serve-A-Thon: Tree Planting and Cleanup! The event was a huge success; 10 trees were planted followed by a cleanup of Carver Park (Thanks Columbus Parks and Recreations).🌱🚮 We had an amazing group to assist; attended by First Lady, Karon Henderson, Councilwoman Toyia Tucker, several KCB board members, and along with wonderful volunteers from Columbus State University, Columbus Water Works, Trees Columbus, and more. 🤝💚

2023 is an outstanding year! Check out highlights from our end-of-year video and stay tuned for the even greater

things to come in 2024!

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past events!

CCG Hiring Event!

Click the link below to view Parks and Recreation's upcoming events!

Employees will be able to receive a 5% discount on ticket prices. Either purchase your tickets at the Box Office with a valid city ID or use the code CITCCG on Ticketmaster.

Click the link below to view the Free and discounted City Services!

Introducing FunLife Rewards!

Employees can begin to enjoy extra perks, bigger savings, and exciting rewards on TicketsatWork.

FunLife Rewards will allow you to:

• Earn points on eligible purchases like theme parks, attractions, hotels, and more.

• Redeem points towards future purchases like getaways, new shows, and other fun activities.

• Get extra-savings on TicketsatWork.

How to get started: Visit the link, become a member, and enter the CCG company code, or work email address to create an account



Use Our Company Code: COLGA

and start saving on:



• Work From Home Essentials

• Streaming Services: Disney+, Showtime and more

• Entertainment: Attractions, Shows, Sporting Events, and Concerts.

• Hotels and rental cars

• Sam’s Club Memberships – over 40% off

• Education & Enrichment: Language Learning, Audiobooks and more

• Health & Wellness

• Financial Services

• Insurance, Home Security and Protection Services

• Food & Wine

• Online Shopping: Walmart, Walgreens, Macy’s



• Financial Services

• Pet Supplies

• Home Office: Electronics, Laptops and more

• And so much more!

Uptown Nutrition Discount!

10% discount for all employees

with a valid CCG ID.

Located: 11 W 11th St Suite 48A, Columbus, GA 31901

Also take advantage of the free customer VIP program. In the program you will be sent several coupons, promotions, and even chances to win free teas each week! There is also a birthday feature in the program that will provide qualifying members an opportunity to receive free loaded tea on their birthday!

What is heart failure?

Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. As a result, your body isn’t getting enough of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to work properly.

Signs and symptoms of heart failure:

-        Shortness of breath - breathlessness during activity (most commonly) or while at rest. 

-        Persistent coughing or wheezing - coughing that produces white or pink blood-tinged mucus.

-        Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues - swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, fingers, abdomen and in other tissues and organs. As a result, weight gain is common. 

-        Tiredness/Fatigue - tired feeling all the time and difficulty with everyday activities, such as shopping, climbing stairs, carrying groceries or walking. You may also feel sleepy after eating, feel weak in the legs when walking and get short of breath while being active.   

-        Lack of appetite/Nausea - feeling of being full or sick to your stomach.

-        Confusion/Impaired thinking - memory loss and feelings of disorientation. A caregiver or relative may notice this first.

-        Increased heart rate - heart palpitations, which feel as if your heart is racing or throbbing.

-        Weight changes - sudden weight gain or loss can be a sign that you’re developing heart failure, or that your heart failure is progressing. Ask your health care professional how much fluid to drink every day.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately.

“The mere imparting of information is not education. Above all things, the effort must result in making a man

think and do for himself.”

-Carter G. Woodson "Father of Black History"

Black History Facts

• Shirley Chisholm became the first major-party Black candidate for President of the United States in 1972. 

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), a key organization in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Thurgood Marshall was the first Black American Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967. 

Click the food names below to access the recipes.

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Bombs

Chocolate Covered Prosecco Strawberries

Vegan Cake Flourless Chocolate Cake

Healthy Dirty

Pudding Cup

February Seasonal Produce Guide

Lemons

Blood Oranges

Swiss Chard

Fennel

Leeks

Cabbage

Collard Greens

Kale

Radicchio

Arugula

Sweet Potatoes

Click the food names below to access the recipes.

Salmon with

Lemon Cream Sauce

Sustenance Stew

Parsnip Soup

Radicchio