BMH Hires Health Coach; Begins Wellness Programs

The Wellness Program was a concept initially discussed when Stephanie Roskovski was added to administrative team as the Special Assistant to the President for a Healthy Workplace.

“The idea behind the program was that we needed to implement positive changes with our workforce to reduced related medical expenses because of chronic health issues,” says Roskovski. “Since that time, many employees have benefited from the weight reduction program we offered on-site for several years and the walking program that we did two years ago with pedometers. Now it is time to expand on both of those successes to develop a more comprehensive program for those employees that want to make more lifestyle changes.”

Fred Como comes to BMH eager to build on his experience creating a wellness program at BMH. He previously served as the manager of the Body Bar an Fitness Spa in Pittsburgh and is the owner of FSC Essentials, a nutritional and skin care distributorship. He also served as a wellness coordinator for the Wilmerding YMCA and as a personal trainer and a fitness specialist. He holds a bachelor of science degree in health, policy and administration with a minor in exercise and sport science from Pennsylvania State University. He also holds a massage therapy certificate, was a master Reiki practitioner completed a thought field therapy program and served as a life coach.

“This position will allow me to develop and implement a wellness program based on my education and previous experience so that there can be positive change in the well-being of BMH employees,” says Como. “I believe that one needs to balance mind, body and spirit to have a proper health style and we are very focused on creating a healthy balance in our work environment.”