Wellness

Wellness is a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit that results in an overall sense of well-being.

Maintaining wellness is an ongoing process that involves making healthy choices throughout your life.

Some of the lifestyle choices that impact wellness include:

• physical activity (fitness)
• food choices (nutrition)
• social / emotional support
• spirituality
• drug / alcohol use
• smoking
• stress management
• hygiene
• disease management

The PCDOH promotes, encourages, and supports healthy behaviors which lead to overall wellness.