Announcements
National Wear Red Day - Friday, Feb. 4 - Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. In fact, in the time it takes to read this, another woman will die from heart disease. Read more
New Aetna statements help members identify billing errors, physician fraud. Aetna has added new information to its health insurance benefits statements that might enable members to identify billing errors or physician fraud, according to a Consumer Reports report.
Stress Less webinar - The Mind, Body & Stress: How they're connected - Feb. 8, noon -12:30 p.m. During this webinar, we will briefly explore some of the latest research on stress and identify options that can help you create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. No cost to county employees. Webinar registration
Making Life Easier's February newsletter
Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report
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Deadline extended to March 4 for taking the wellness assessment
Because of a problem with Comcast e-mail accounts, we have decided to extend the deadline for completing this year’s wellness assessment until Friday, March 4, 2011. More
YOUR HEALTHY INCENTIVES PROGRAMSM
Get started on your individual action plan, if you haven't already
Many of you have already begun your individual action plan, but for those of you who completed the wellness assessment and haven’t yet started your individual action plan, here’s what to do next on the road to gold. More
WEBMD ONLINE PROGRAMS
Tips for making the most of your online WebMD individual action plan
Here are some helpful tips for making the most out of your WebMD online experience. More
 AVOIDING MOTIVATION BACKSLIDE
Keep up your good work
January is often a time of new behaviors – better eating choices and more exercise. And it feels good for a while; you feel strong and healthy. But then work got busy, or your kids had more needs and your habits fell by the wayside. Read these tips to get back on track and maintain motivation. More
 PUGET SOUND HEALTH ALLIANCE
Check up on the quality of care you are receiving
We all benefit from making more informed decisions about our health care. The Puget Sound Health Alliance produces one of the most valuable resources for finding quality health care in the region and it is available free to county employees and the public. More
 EAT SMART
Tips for eating heart smartA healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Try these tips for eating heart smart. Plus, get ideas for smarter and (healthier) Super Bowl snacking. More
 MOVE MORE
Move More for your heart
This Heart Month, why not show yourself some love by getting more physical activity. Research shows that just 30 minutes of daily physical activity can reduce your risk of heart disease. More
 STRESS LESS
Stress Less for heart health
Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's constantly on alert, your health (and your heart) can pay the price. Learn more about how stress can affect your heart. More
 QUIT TOBACCO
February is heart health month
Take a deep breath. Tobacco users are more likely to develop heart disease and are at an increased risk for heart attacks and cancer. Is it your time to quit? More |
