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Welcome to your January 2011 Health Matters e-Newsletter

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Announcements

Gym Discount Program Open House – Jan 26th
We hope to see you at the Open House for our Gym Discount Partners in the Chinook Building, Room 121 from 9 am – 1 pm. This is your chance to meet some of the Gym Discount Program partners and see if there's a facility that might suit your needs. For more info on gyms who will be attending and giveaways, visit the website.

Employee Giving Program Annual Awards Celebration
Friday, Jan. 7, Chinook Bldg.


Making Life Easier's January newsletter

 

Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report

Know any Health Heroes?
Tell us your success stories



In the News 

Some health-care law provisions now on the books

Team care helps patients with depression, health issues

Memo to men: To live longer, take better care of your body

Phys Ed: If you are fit, you can take it easy

Health tip: Make small changes to cut calories

When the diagnosis is ‘dead butt syndrome’

How to exercise your brain and body

Health tip: Choose heart-healthy foods

Improvements mean more time on your health, less time at the computer
GET STARTED ON HEALTHY INCENTIVES PROGRAMSM
Improvements mean more time on your health, less time at the computer

You’ve received your blue letter with information on how to go for gold this year. Now you can take advantage of programs that will support your goals for good health.   More






In 2011 you have several individual action plan options that can help you to Eat Smart.EAT SMART

With nutrition focused individual action plan options


Most King County employees, spouses and domestic partners report eating too much salt and too few fruits, vegetables and grains. In 2011 you have several individual action plan options that can help you to Eat Smart. More

Find healthy eating ideas in the Recipe BoxRecipe Box



With improved individual action plan choices for 2011, you’ll be able to focus on your activity level. MOVE MORE

With your individual action plan - WebMD or the
Live Well Challenge


Most King County employees report taking in some activity 4-5 days a week.  But most of us should increase our activity level to get more health benefits.  With improved individual action plan choices for 2011, you’ll be able to focus on your activity level.  More




In 2011 you have an individual action plan option to help you Stress Less.STRESS LESS
With a stress management focused action plan

Preventing and managing stress can help you sleep better, control weight and lower your risk of serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression. In 2011 you have an individual action plan option to help you Stress Less. More





If you’re thinking about trying to quit smoking, 2011 could be your time to quit and earn the gold out of pocket expense level.QUIT TOBACCO
With Free & Clear’s Quit For Life program


If you’re thinking about trying to quit smoking, 2011 could be your time to quit and earn the gold out of pocket expense level.  Over 370 King County employees and partners did last year.  Is it your turn?  More

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