Governor Kemp has signed a bill requiring Narcan in all government buildings. NARCAN has been placed within each AED box and employees who oversee any AED unit within CCG have been notified to take an online pre-test and post-test. Both tests (as well as two training videos and PowerPoint presentations) can be found in the link below. Please familiarize yourself with the NARCAN Quick Start Guide. You can also visit the link to learn more about opioid addiction, recovery, crisis resources, and other assistance in the link below.

Welcome and

Congratulations to our

New Hires and Promotions for June 2024 and our Retirees for July 2024!

Promotions

Police Department

Jackie Jensen

Public Works

Rachel Masenburge

Monique Sanabria

Zytavius Solomon

METRA

Karen Samayoa

MCP

Kevin Jackson

Sheriff's Office

Lewis Smith

Retirees

Clerk of Superior Court

Sharon Tyner

Fire & EMS

Thomas Sykes

Public Works

Leon Morris

JTPA/WIA

Howard Pendleton

CareATC’s portal is open for Personal Health Assessment scheduling today. Please do not schedule your PHA before July 9 and after Oct 18^th. 

Whether you are completing your PHA at your Personal Care Physician’s office or at CareATC, all PHA’s must be completed on or before October 18, 2024, to avoid the surcharge. 

If you are completing your PHA at your PCP , have them to complete and submit a physician attestation form to CareATC on or before October 18, 2024.

(FYI-please make sure your physician attestation form is completed in its entirety to avoid delay in processing).

If you have additional questions refer to the attachments or contact CareATC or me. 

For those of you who are enrolled in CCG’s health plan, please take the time to download the Sydney Preferred App to assist with health questions.   

For your convenience, I have attached a link and QR Code to download.

The guide attached will assist in navigating the app with ease. 

Wellvia is a free telemedicine service offered to employees on our healthcare plan through CareATC.  Please take advantage of this opportunity if you are in need of non-life-threatening medical attention.  

CCG Health

Passport Challenge

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 initial sync for your data to appear.

• Use the Contact Us page for any questions.

Get Help & Support

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, find help in your area.

If it’s an emergency, call 911. You can also go to your nearest emergency room. A medical professional can give information about your particular circumstances.

If you believe that someone else is in danger of suicide and you have their contact information, contact your local law enforcement for immediate help. You can also encourage the person to contact the suicide prevention hotline at 988 (call or text).

When you’re in crisis, research suggests that it may be helpful to reach out to others. When you connect with others, it can help you feel supported and give you a sense of belonging.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text) Call or text 988 to get help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Keep your work area and Emergency Exits clear. Remove any clutter blocking emergency exits, equipment shutoffs, or anywhere else that could pose a safety hazard.  A cluttered work area can lead to not having enough space to use tools and pick up heavy objects properly. If an exit is obstructed, you may not be able to escape quickly if an emergency occurs. 

Congratulations to the MCP staff for being honored by the Georgia Department of Corrections Training Academy!

Officer Ejaya Agbere received the highest academic score award out of 146 graduates in the Georgia Department of Corrections BCOT class T-143

Sgt Charles King Sergeant King was recently promoted (18 years at MCP) and successfully completed the GADOC Sergeant’s Academy

Officer Daniel Callies graduated with the BCOT Class T-144 with the leadership award out of 156 graduates on Thursday, June 27^th 2024.



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 that 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.

Click the link below to save or print the Worker's Compensation Insurance Cards

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.lighthouseservices.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

• Fax: (215) 689-3885 (must include company name with report)

Click the link below to view

Fire & EMS news and past events!

Click the link below to view Parks & Recreation's Programs and Events!

Schedule a time to meet to make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want. 

When we meet, we can discuss: 

• The benefits of enrolling in your workplace retirement plan 
• How to boost your overall financial wellness 
• The resources available to help shape the future you want 
• Your broader financial goals so we can put a plan in place to help you get there

We can meet in-person or virtually at any time that is convenient to you. 

Meet in-person or virtually at any time that is convenient to you. 

Schedule time to meet with me today!  

Dates: July 3 and July 17

Times: varied, based on date

For an overview of the 2024 PHA process, click the link below to Join the webinar.

We welcome your little princesses to come down to the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center to be a "Princess" for a Day! 

On this day, your princess will experience a magical time! From meeting one of their favorite princesses, crafting royal artwork, having their make-up professionally done, and much more! Mark your calendar for August 10, 2024 and purchase your ticket(s) to RSVP for this event. Please encourage your little one(s) to dress like royalty on this day! We will see you there! 

Tickets:

Adult- $15

Children- $25

*Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Purchase your tickets today: https://PrincessforaDay2024.eventbrite.com

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

Happy 4th of July Columbus GA Employees!

Celebrate with these hand picked deals! With your 10% Parts and Service discount there’s a great opportunity this month to kick your ride up a notch with a great deal on Custom Wheels. Check out the attached PDF for all the details. For more Savor The Summer deals, click here: https://www.tirediscounters.com/deals 

Please make sure to show your emailed coupons at check-out to get your Columbus GA Corporate Discount. 

Click the link or scan the QR

code to follow

@CCGHRemployment

Thursday, July 4th, 2024

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