MONTHLY PREVENTIVE CARE

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 )

1. Get carried away with our "Healthy Heart Challenge."

2. At-a-Glance 2022 WCSD Preventive Care Data Analysis

3. Healthcare Community Support Chronic Pain.

4. National Cancer Prevention Month.

5. Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for Downwinders.

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.

RESOURCES:

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:

COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT & SPOTLIGHTS

Mini-Challenges-January 19, 2022:

1. Read Lucinda L. Ross's NP Newsletter Hypothyroidism, What It's All About".

2. Share on Facebook those things you are doing for your health.

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February

American Heart Month

Mini-Challenges -February 2, 2022: (The deadline to complete challenges is February 28, 2022. )

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
Read the "What Are The Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack" Flyer.
On Friday, February 4, wear red to support "National Wear Red Day" for women's heart health.
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!
Schedule a wellness check with your primary care physician or cardiologist if you are not seen regularly.
Share on our WCSD Wellness Facebook page your support for "Women's Heart Health" and "Congenital Heart Disease (CHD.")
Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3x per week.

Mini-Challenges -February 9, 2022:

1. Read the "Answers By Heart" Patient Information Sheets to help you improve and maintain your health.

2. "Spread the Love" by completing 5 of the 10 acts of kindness.-

3. Monday, February 14, is "National Donor Day" Read the "Why I Should Consider Being A Blood Donor" Flyer

4. You can mark this mini-challenge completed if you have donated blood or plasma within the past six months.

5. If you have "Organ Donor" on your driver's license (Marked with a red heart or dot), mark this mini-challenge complete.

6. If you have a "Donate Life" license plate, mark this mini-challenge completed.

7. Post pictures on our W.C.S.D. Wellness page and why you keep your heart healthy or things you have done to improve your heart health. #Ourhearts.

ORGAN DONOR & RECIPIENT SPOTLIGHTS

Mini-Challenges -February 16, 2022:

1. Read the "Donor Spotlights" inspiring stories.

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MARCH

National Kidney Month

Mini-Challenges -March 2, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is March 30, 2022. )

1. Read the "Get To Know Your Hard Working Kidneys" Flyer.

2. Play the "Kidney Bingo" game and have fun improving your kidney health!

3. Read the "Helpful Hints For Managing Your Kidney Disease" Flyer.

4. Watch the "Manage Chronic Kidney Disease and Take Control of Your Health" Video.

5. Participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity 3x per week.

6. Share on our W.C.S.D. Wellness Facebook page your "Kidney Bingo" progress.

wORLD sLEEP dAY

Mini-Challenges -March 2, 2022

1. Read the "Rules For Healthy Sleep" Flyer.

2. Watch the "Effects of Sleep Deprivation" Video.

3. Track your sleep for two weeks using a "Sleep Tracker."

4. Add 30 minutes of sleep to your night or morning routine for one week.

5. Share on our W.C.S.D. Wellness Facebook page your experience and results of getting more sleep.

wORLD nUTRITION mONTH

Mini-Challenges -March 23, 2022

1. Read the "Are You Struggling In Your Relationship With Food?" Flyer.

2. Take and score the "Self Help" Quiz. (Found in the "Are You Struggling in Your Relationship with Food?" Newsletter.)

3. Monitor your "Hunger-Satiety Scale" for one week. (Found in the "Are You Struggling in Your Relationship with Food?" Newsletter.)

4. Utilize the "Weekly Menu Planner" or one like it to monitor your food intake for one week. -

5. Try a new healthy recipe this week.

6. Share a healthy recipe with a coworker or friend this week.

7. Share your favorite healthy recipe this week on the WCSD Wellness Facebook page.

COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT & SPOTLIGHTS

Mini-Challenges -March 23, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is March 30, 2022. )

1. Read the Dr. Newsletter "What Is Chronic Kidney Disease."

2. Read the "Dialysis and Kidney Donor & Recipient Spotlights."

RESOURCES:

Southern Utah Kidney and Hypertension Center

Home - Southern Utah Kidney & 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, Ta ke 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. )

1. Participate in the "Learn How To Take Steps To A Healthier YOU" Flyer.

2. Read the "Safety Matters: What Is Public Health" Flyer.

3. Learn about the daily themes of "National Public Health Week."

4. Share on our WCSD Wellness Facebook page ways that you can help keep yourself and your community safe and healthy.

5. Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3Xs per week.

MOVE YOUR WAY CAMPAIGN

Mini-Challenges -April 13, 2022

1. Utilize the "Move Your Way" activity planner.

2. Watch the "Move Your Way-To Tired For Physical Activity" Video.

3. Watch the "Move Your Way-To Busy For Physical Activity" Video.

4. Read the "Move Your Way What's Your Move" fact sheets for your age group.

"Kids & Teens"

"Adults"

"Older Adults-Part 1"

"Older Adults-Part 2"

"Parents"

"Pregnancy"

"Postpartum"

5. Invite a friend or family member to participate in physical activity!

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. )

1. Practice these "Seven Tips to Preven Trips, Slips & Falls" and write down three resolutions you will make to stay safe.

2. Participate in physical activity for at least 30 minutes 3X per week.

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. )

1. Read and practice the "Summer Essentials-Foolproof Tips For Staying Safe In The Sun" Newsletter.

2. Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to check your moles if you haven't within the past six months. 3. Participate in at least 30 minutes, 3X's per week of physical activity.

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.)

1. Read the "National Cholesterol Education Month" Newsletter.

2. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to check your cholesterol if you haven't within the past six months.

3. Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3Xs per week.

Importance of workplace relationships

Mini-Challenge-September 14, 2022

1. Read the "Importance of Building Relationships In The Workplace" Newsletter and play the "Find Someone Who…" game.

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.

Take the "Pre-Diabetes Risk Test"
"Diabetic Informational Help Guides"

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

Read the "Thanksgiving Wellness Tips" Newsletter.
Go for a walk or play a game on Thanksgiving Day that gets your body physically active.

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DECEMBER

12 Days of Christmas a Self-care Resource for the Holidays

Mini-Challenge-November 30th & December 7, 2022 (The deadline to complete challenges is December 12, 2022.

1. Read the "The 12 Days Of Christmas-To The One I Love-Self Care Resources For The Holidays," then complete and print the "Health Pledge," bring it in, or send it through district mail to Mitzi Lytle at the District Office by Monday, December 12, to be added to this month's prize drawing. I will announce the winners on Wednesday, December 14.