Announcements
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. UV rays can also damage your eyes. More
Public advised to stop using some skin-lightening products after testing reveals they may contain mercury. More
Seattle City Hall Farmers Market now open
Fresh produce and flowers are available this summer at Seattle City Hall Plaza, 600 Fourth Ave. The satellite Pike Place Market is open every Tuesday from 10 am - 2 pm throughout the summer.
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 OFFICIAL LETTERS TO BE MAILED TO HOMES
Expect Healthy IncentivesSM family color letter in mid-July
During the week of July 18, look for a Healthy IncentivesSM letter from WebMD telling you whether your family will be covered at the gold, silver or bronze level for 2012 medical out-of-pocket expenses. More
 SAFE GREEN TIPS FROM DNRP
Summer safety at home
Who will be in your home this summer? Kids, grandkids, their friends, house/pet sitters? Here are some great tips on green cleaning resources, ways to eliminate "uninvited guests" from the garden, and keeping your visitors and medicines safe. More
YOUR HEALTHY GARDEN
Enjoying your garden harvest
The month of July brings the first big harvests in the garden; peas, greens, new onions, baby beets, potatoes and a bounty of herbs. This is the second of a two part series. More
 JULY IS UV SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Be smarter than the sun
In these early summer months it can be easy to ignore the sun; it doesn't seem nearly hot enough to cause harm. Without realizing it, the sun could be damaging your eyes or your skin. Take the necessary precautions to prevent UV radiation complications. More
 EAT SMART You are what you eat A recent article suggested that what one should eat is based on what something looked like. For instance, a cut carrot looks like an iris and a carrot has vitamin-A which is good for the eyes. MoreValue Options Webinar in July Tues., July 12, noon - For King County Employees: “Unhealthy Eating: Breaking the Cycle”
MOVE MORE
Overcoming exercise hurdles
Most American adults don’t get the recommended levels of physical activity. If barriers are keeping you from regular activity, find out how you can overcome these hurdles to your health. More
STRESS LESS
Value Options Webinar in July
Thurs., July 14, noon - For Managers/Supervisors:
“Developing a Culture of Good Health”
 QUIT TOBACCO
Smoke-free summer
Hiking, boating and biking are all easier if your lungs are free of smoke. This July can begin your smoke-free summer. Smoking is expensive. Quitting is free with King County’s comprehensive tobacco cessation support. More
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