2023
January
Mini-Challenges-January 11, 2023: (The deadline to complete challenges is January 25, 2023. )
1. Read the "Key to Building Lasting Habits" strategy guide, and when starting your New Year's Resolution this year, ask yourself, "what kind of person do I want to be?" Then, write it down, and prove it to yourself with small wins."
Mini-Challenges-January 18, 2023:
1. Read the "Your Life Today is the Sum of Your Habits" strategy guide and write down which bad habits you will let go of and which small habits you want to implement and track.
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February
No Mini Challenges ("Babes with Drums" Cardio Drumming Class Prize Drawing )
2022
January
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Mini-Challenges-January 5, 2022: (The deadline to complete challenges is January 31, 2022. )
- Read the "Make Eye Health a New Year's Resolution" Flyer.
- Read the "Sneak Thief of Sight" Flyer.
- Watch the "Take Control" Video.
- Take the "Eye-Q Test-See How Much You Know About Glaucoma!"
- Schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam with your Optometrist/Ophthalmologist.
- Share on our WCSDWellness Facebook group your 2022 New Year's Resolutions for your health and wellness journey.
- Tips for Talking to Your Doctor with Printable Questions.
- Vision Aware
- Family Healthcare provides medical visits for all Washington County School District Employees for $30 and ALL Washington County School District Students for $10-https://drive.google.com/file/
d/1ioWczbk-Sem6hHQeTbo- 928Eie60VADc/view?usp=sharing. - Here is a link to resources to help you educate yourself about glaucoma. All these resources are free and available for public use- https://www.nei.nih.gov/
Thyroid Awareness Month
Mini-Challenges-January 12, 2022:
- Read the "Had It Up To Here with Not Feeling Like Yourself" Poster.
- Read the "Ten Questions to Ask About Your Thyroid Health" Flyer.
- Take the "Thyroid Awareness Neck Check" Flyer.
- Schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Physician or Endocrinologist to check your thyroid.
- During the week of January 17th-21st, be creative in showing support for thyroid Awareness Month using butterflies, paisley, or blue.
- Share on our WCSDWellness Facebook page pics of your support for Thyroid Awareness. Continue to share your goals and progress!
RESOURCES:
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=https://www.thyroid.org/&ust=1642088400000000&usg=AOvVaw38eeDo7nUVtAFhgvb-AU11&hl=en" id="__mce_tmp">American Thyroid Association
- Thyroid Awareness
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT & SPOTLIGHTS
Mini-Challenges-January 19, 2022:
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February
American Heart Month
Mini-Challenges -February 2, 2022: (The deadline to complete challenges is February 28, 2022. )
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Watch the "Steal Your "ME TIME" Back From Stress" Video and do something this week to take time for yourself.
- Read the "Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T" Flyer
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Read the "What Are The Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack" Flyer.
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On Friday, February 4, wear red to support "National Wear Red Day" for women's heart health.
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Monday, February 7th-Monday February 14th-Show support for Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) and love by "Heart Attacking" someone's door with pink, blue, and red hearts!
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Schedule a wellness check with your primary care physician or cardiologist if you are not seen regularly.
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Share on our WCSD Wellness Facebook page your support for "Women's Heart Health" and "Congenital Heart Disease (CHD.")
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Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3x per week.
Mini-Challenges -February 9, 2022:
ORGAN DONOR & RECIPIENT SPOTLIGHTS
Mini-Challenges -February 16, 2022:
MARCH
National Kidney Month
Mini-Challenges -March 2, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is March 30, 2022. )
wORLD sLEEP dAY
Mini-Challenges -March 2, 2022
wORLD nUTRITION mONTH
Mini-Challenges -March 23, 2022
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT & SPOTLIGHTS
Mini-Challenges -March 23, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is March 30, 2022. )
RESOURCES:
Southern Utah Kidney and Hypertension Center
- Research shows a link between Kidney Disease and Heart Disease.
- Kidney disease tends to run in families. If you have kidney disease, encourage family members to get tested. Use the Family Health Reunion Guide tips and speak with your family during special gatherings.
- Research has shown that the DASH Eating Plan may help lower blood pressure.
- The NIH Body Weight Planner is an online tool to help you tailor your calorie, and physical activity plans to achieve and stay at a healthy weight.
- If you have trouble sleeping, Take Steps To Improve Your Sleep Habits.
- Learn how to manage stress- Through Meditation, Yoga, or Tai Chi.
- Regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
- Learn more about over-the-counter medicines and your kidneys.
WHO AND WHEN TO REFER:
- ANY patient with kidney disease.
- ANY patient with an auto-immune disease
- Blood in the urine.
- Recurrent kidney stones.
- Difficult to treat edema.
- Persistent electrolyte abnormalities. DESPITE intervention
- Acid-Base disturbances require assistance.
- Vasculitis with renal manifestations.
- Hereditary kidney disease
- Hypertension refractory to treatment with 4+ antihypertensive agents
- Urinary red cell casts are not explainable.
- Progression of CKD.
- Proteinuria/Albuminuria is independent of ANYY eGFR.
- Albumin/Creatinine Ratio > 30 mg/g.
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April
National Public Health Week
Mini-Challenges -April 6, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is April 27, 2022. )
MOVE YOUR WAY CAMPAIGN
Mini-Challenges -April 13, 2022
6. Share on our WCSD Wellness Facebook page your way of moving!
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MAY
Global Employee Health & Fitness Month
- Tava Health Website-https://wcsd.tavahealth.com/
- 1-On-1 Wellness Coaching: Why Work with a Health Coach? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdSkV76d9HpJmwbotu4IadZe16VB-weW/view?usp=sharing
- EMI HEALTH WELLNESS RESOURCES: https://emihealth.com/Products/GroupPlans/WellnessResources, https://emihealth.com/Products/GroupPlans/CareManagement, https://emihealth.com/Members/WellnessResources
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June
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH-PREVENT SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS
Mini-Challenge -June 1, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is June 29, 2022. )
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH-AVOIDING ACCIDENTS
Mini-Challenge -June 8, 2022
- Practice "The Five Avoiding Accident Tips" throughout this week and write down three resolutions you will make to stay safe.
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH-STAY AWAKE & ALERT
Mini-Challenge -June 15, 2022
- Practice "The Six Stay Awake and Alert" tips this week and write down three resolutions you will make to stay safe.
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH-PREVENT ERGONOMIC INJURIES
Mini-Challenge -June 22, 2022
- Practice "The Ten Prevent Ergonomic Injuries" tips throughout this week and write down three resolutions you will make to stay safe.
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July
National Stay Out Of The Sun Month
Mini-Challenge s-July 6, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is July 27, 2022. )
Mini-Challenge -July 13, 2022
- Watch the "Despicable Me-Spend Time In The Shade" Video for tips and the importance of sun safety for children.
World Hepatitis Day
Mini-Challenge -July 20, 2022
1. Read the "Global Pandemic Of Hepatitis" Newsletter.
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AUGUST
Health & wellness in the Workplace
Mini-Challenges-August 3, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is August 31, 2022. )
- Read the "Sleep: Don't Skimp On Your Zzz's" Newsletter.
- Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3Xs per week.
__Mini-Challenge-sAugust 10, 2022
- Read the "Diet You Are What You Eat" Newsletter and pair up with an "accountability partner" using the "Meal Tracker & Healthy Eating Challenge" to help you stay on track when choosing healthy foods.
- Read the "7-Day Hydration Challenge" Newsletter and track your water using the "Weekly Water Tracker," replace all your unhealthy drinks for seven days with water, and drink the correct ounces for your body weight each day.
Mini-Challenge-August 17, 2022
1. Watch and share the "1,000 Acts Of Kindness" Video with your students and find ways to show kindness to others.
Mini-Challenge-August 23, 2022
- Read the "Exercise: Move Your Body Daily" Newsletter and utilize the "Weekly Work-Out Plan" or one like it.
- Log and track your exercise this week using the "Fitness Planner" or one like it.
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SEPTEMBER
National Cholesterol Education Month
Mini-Challenge-September 7, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is September 28, 2022.)
Importance of workplace relationships
Mini-Challenge-September 14, 2022
Good Posture is good business.
Mini-Challenge-September 21, 2022
- Watch the "There Is Nothing Good About Bad Posture" Video and add the Posture class dates to your calendar!
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October
Healthy Posture is Good Business
No MINI CHALLENGES OR Prize Drawing BECAUSE OF THE POSTURAL CLASSES IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.
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NOVEMBER
World Diabetes Day-
No MINI CHALLENGES OR Prize Drawing BECAUSE OF THE POSTURAL CLASSES IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.
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Take the "Pre-Diabetes Risk Test"
Be Like a Tree
- Print or save the "Be Like a Tree" Poster to your desktop and use it as a reminder to stay grounded in the things that bring you joy.
Thanksgiving Wellness Tips
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Read the "Thanksgiving Wellness Tips" Newsletter.
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Go for a walk or play a game on Thanksgiving Day that gets your body physically active.