DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (October 28, 2021)

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Be Extraordinary "People do not decide to become extraordinary.  They decide to accomplish extraordinary things."  ~Edmund Hillary This quote is an awesome reminder of the can-do spirit that runs throughout DHS and each of you, who—day in and day out—do your jobs to the best of your abilities. Not for the fame, and certainly not for the fortune, but with an intent and purpose to serve and protect our Nation. The extraordinary things you do when you save a child from the depths of the desert or being trafficked, or rebuild a community destroyed by wildfires, ensure our skies and seas are free from terrorists, help a refugee, eliminate financial fraud, enhance our cyber posture, or train our next generation of law enforcement officers, to name just a few, are all done with honor and pride. Read More Memo from Secretary Mayorkas on Ethical Conduct: The Bedrock of Our Service October 26, 2021 Our Department of Homeland Security has a noble mission. We successfully execute our mission because of your extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication. The privilege of advancing our Department's noble mission carries with it the responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards. The manner in which each of us performs our work and comports ourselves reflects on our colleagues and our Department as a whole. We must act with honor and integrity in all that we do. We must fulfill our commitment to transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and equity. Read more Safety Tips to Prevent Trips and Falls October 28, 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older experience some kind of trip or fall each year. Falling can cause injuries and it doubles a person's chance of falling again. Trips and falls may also be the start of serious long-term health problems and may, in some cases, lead to the loss of independence for aging loved ones. Fortunately, there are many simple strategies to help prevent and reduce the odds of falling or tripping. Consider sharing the below tips from the National Institute on Aging with your loved ones who may be at risk of trips and falls. Read more Cardiac Arrest Awareness October 26, 2021 More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. Individuals with heart disease are at higher risk, however, cardiac arrest can strike without warning and can occur in people who appear healthy and have no known heart disease or other risk factors. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov. Connect with DHS: You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security *Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov This email was sent on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov This email was sent to  Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog   *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally