January Calendar of Activities and November 2009 edition of The Healthy Self by WELCOAZ
Trick or Treat Walk Prize Winners

The annual No Weight Gain Contest begins the week of November 16! Visit our No Weight Gain webpage. View Flyer & Schedule. This is your chance to stay healthy, receive weekly wellness tips, get a fun prize and maybe win one of 10 - $100 VISA Gift Cards! Weigh-ins are being held at many County worksites.	Are you ready to quit smoking, or at least consider the possibility --and save money at the same time? Join the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 19! View flyer and registration form to Quit for a Day. Come to a special Downtown Event with free screenings, information, snacks and prizes. Congrats Prize Winners from the GASO event: Ticket numbers: 722248 - $5 Target gift card 9251301 - $ Target gift card 722258 - $5 Target gift card 730223 - $5 Target gift card 9251002 - Gym bag 2961105 - Gym bag 722255 - Gym bag 722335 - Gym bag If your number is listed here - call 740-8114 to claim your prize.
Surving as a Family Caregiver ~ This is a free support group facilitated by Pima Health Systems for anyone who is trying to find a healthy balance between working, taking care of a family member, and taking care of yourself. The group covers stress management, effective communication, community resources, living with loss, setting limits, and creating realistic expectations. Starts Oct. 6th downtown - see Oct. Wellness Calendar for details.	Kick Your New Year Team Fitness Challenge (novice & experienced exerciser options) and Personal Nutrition Challenge begin January 13th! View the Kick Start! webpage for more information and registration forms.
How can you or an insured family member with diabetes get a free blood glucose meter, free meter training with a Diabetes Care Pharmacist, free A1c tests and a free $10 Albertson's gift card? Learn more about our Diabetes Management Program and sign up today.	You're invited to a free Lunch & Learn on New Options in Smoking Cessation. Whether you are a smoker or a family member or friend smokes, this is a great opportunity to learn support techniques. Enjoy a free healthy lunch! View flyer and RSVP.
One-on-one confidential Health Coaching is now available at several work sites and over the phone. Get started with two 30-minute sessions to help you work on strategies to focus on a health concern, then continue your goal-setting process with monthly follow-up sessions. Visit our new Health Coaching webpage for more information and Coaching Request Forms.	"12 Steps to Healthy Living" program Webpage
	Mobile On-site Mammography returns in January so you can easily keep up on your preventive screenings. View flyer and call today to book your appointment.

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 Yoga class is offered every Monday and Wednesday, 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 $30 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. A variety of fun, motivating incentive programs are offered throughout the year.

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 Room and at the Abrams Building (3950 S. Country Club) at Noon, Room 4108/4110.; 10-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 and $25 per month and no enrollment fee at Gold's Gyms. Contact Wellness for your discount voucher. Discounted rates also available at many local fitness facilities and with local wellness providers.

Wellness Action Committee 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:

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

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

By participating in any Employee Wellness Programs involving physical activity, you are agreeing that:

You are in reasonably good health and have no conditions that would prevent or hinder you from safely participating in the activity. You understand that Pima County and affiliates disclaim any liability for any costs, claims, injuries, actions, or damage suffered by you, no matter what your relationship, as a result of participation in the activity.

Participation in all activities is strictly voluntary, and any injuries suffered in conjunction shall not be subject to reimbursement under any workers/compensation law or any other applicable law.

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

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