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Weight Watchers Wants You! - Weight Watchers at work offers a flexible solution to help you reach your weight-loss goals. And become a healthier you.  The New Monthly Pass gives you access to At Work meetings and unlimited
access to local community meetings, plus FREE eTools to help keep you on track. Learn more and sign up for Monthly Pass.

Employee Giving Program Annual Awards Celebration

Friday, Jan. 26, 8:15 - 10 a.m., Chinook 121-123. RSVP or call 206-263-9405.




Making Life Easier's January newsletter

Making Change Easier - ValueOption's free webinar on Jan. 10, noon - 12:30 p.m. RSVP today!
 
Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report

Know any Health Heroes?
Tell us your success stories


In the News


Stress reduction and mindful eating curb weight gain among overweight women

Influenza vaccination rates up in children

It could be old age, or it could be low B12

HPV vaccine myths put health, lives at risk, says health leaders

Teens who often eat dinner with family less like to drink, smoke or use drugs

Diet high in trans fat can lead to brain shrinkage and Alzheimer's

2012 Medicare debate is all about the baby boomers

Let the kids play: They'll do better in school


GET STARTED ON HEALTHY INCENTIVES PROGRAMSM
Two new individual action plans and more immediate confirmation of statusTwo new individual action plans and more immediate confirmation of status

You’ve received your blue letter with information on how to earn gold for your 2013 medical out-of-pocket expenses. Now, get started and take advantage of programs, including two new individual action plans, which will support your goals for good health.   More




OWN YOUR HEALTH
How to find and use information about the quality of health care providersHow to find and use information about the quality of health care providers

What types of information are out there about the quality of doctors? And how can you use that information to your benefit? We’ll answer these questions for you and connect you with some useful resources on area doctors. Understanding and using this publicly available information is an important way to Own Your Health.   More




Food Myths . . . Busted!
EAT SMART

Food Myths . . . Busted!


The label says “All Natural”, replenishing with a sports drink after exercise is key . . .

These and other myths BUSTED . . . More



"Buddy-up" for success
MOVE MORE

"Buddy-up" for success


Want to know a surefire way to start, stick to, or even kick into high gear an exercise program?
Get an exercise "buddy"!  More




Gym Discount Program Open House – Tues., Feb 1
We hope to see you at the Open House for our Gym Discount Partners in the Chinook Building, Room 121-123 and the Activity Center. Come meet our partners in the Gym Discount Program, see what they have to offer you, choose a new gym and keep moving on the path to getting – or staying – healthy and fit! Take a look at some of the gyms offering discounts.



Don't stress out over New Year's ResolutionsSTRESS LESS
Don't stress out over New Year's Resolutions


Since 40-45% of us will make a New Year’s Resolution at the first of the year, we might as well figure out how to be successful! What are the best strategies for keeping your New Year's resolution? More




Change your trigger, Kick the habit
QUIT TOBACCO
Change your trigger, Kick the habit


Quitting smoking is no walk in the park, but changing up some of the things in your daily routine that trigger your cravings can create success.  More 
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