Pima County Wellness Program


	PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

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Wellness Advisory Council

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Fit for Life: Physical Activity Program for Kids

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WELCOME!
Please explore the many opportunities to improve your health.
Each month our website features a new on-line newsletter with wellness articles, tips and healthy recipes.

October Updates and E-Newsletter

measuringtape Free Weight Watchers At Work meetings:
Wednesday, October 1 and
Wednesday, October 8
Administration Building (130 W. Congress)
1st Floor Boardroom ~ 12:15 to 12:45 pm
New 10-week series begins Wednesday, October 15. Sign-up on or before Oct. 8 and you may be eligible for a $60 gift card. View details.

stretch Learn how to reduce low back pain and how to fit in some quick daily stretches at this month's Lunch 'N' Learn on Flex-Ability by the American Cancer Society. Healthy lunch will be served-r.s.v.p. to wellness@pima.gov (limited space available).
Tuesday, October 14 ~ 12 to 12:50 pm
Legal Services Bldg. (32 N. Stone), 14th Fl. Conf. Rm.

bloodcells Pima County Flu Shot Clinics begin Oct. 14. Free Hepatitis C screenings will also be held at select clinics.

View details and forms.

ribbon Get some exercise and support a local wellness event. Join "Team Pima" at the American Cancer Society's 6th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 26.

If you're interested in helping to make a difference, contact Employee Wellness and we'll connect you with the team. Or go directly to the walk's website and add your name.

pumpkin Get ready for the Pima County & City of Tucson's annual Trick or Treat Walk!
Friday, October 31 ~ Downtown
View flyer.
View map.
Registration form.

walking Step by Step begins October 1, so get your pedometer ready to go!

Visit the Step by Step webpage for details and updates.

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Join the Pima County ALS Fighters and take a walk on October 4 at the Walk to Defeat ALS.

Employees, family and friends are invited to join the Pima County Employee Council for this event. View flyer for details.

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...No Weight Gain Contest!

Mission Statement
Pima County will strive to provide a high quality work life through programs and activities allowing employees to enhance their health and well being.

Opportunities
View Wellness Calendar and Activities

Fitness classes. A free Let's Yoga class is offered every Monday, 12:10 to 12:50 pm, in the Main Library. A Body Sculpting & Pilates class is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:10 to 12:50 pm, at the Abrams Building (3950 S. Country Club) for the low price of $60 for 6 weeks. Additional classes offered at various worksites.

Educational presentations on a variety of wellness topics at various worksites.

Health screenings. Blood pressure, body fat and grip strength testing at various worksites. Biometric screenings, including cholesterol testing and health coaching, will be offered again in May 2009.

Annual health fair in April or May at the Tucson Convention Center.

Flu shot clinics are offered every October/November at various worksites (based on serum availability).

Physical activity programs. Earn rewards for being active and stay motivated by joining Start!

Weight management programs. Weight Watchers at Work meetings are held on Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. at the Administration Building (130 W. Congress), 1st Floor Conference Room10-week series is $120 with no registration fee.

Fitness and wellness discounts including discounted rate of $24.99 per month and no enrollment fee at L.A. Fitness. Contact Wellness for your discount voucher. Discounted rates also available at Tucson YMCA locations and Gold's Gyms.

Wellness Advisory Council provides employees a chance to volunteer, contribute ideas for programming, bring programs to worksites and enhance leadership skills.

Pima County's Employee Wellness Program is an award-winning program:

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Well Workplace Gold Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in Health Promotions by the Wellness Council of America.

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Worksite Health Promotion in recognition of your Process, Progress & Leadership by the National Partnership for Wellness.

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For more information on any program, contact:
Andrea Lightfoot, Wellness Coordinator,
740-8114 or Andrea.Lightfoot@pima.gov

Visits since March 4, 2008