Exciting Things Happening in the Wellness Program!

Your Wellness Program leads – Juliette Houseman, Benefits Specialist, and Katie Streff, Human Resources Assistant – wanted to provide you with a recap of the exciting things happening in the Wellness program! 

“Healthy Express” Google Site 
Juliette and Katie have been developing a Wellness Google Site, and they are calling it the “Healthy Express!” Look for it on Jan. 5! The site will be full of information, such as: 

• A monthly calendar for 2015 that will have wellness activities you can participate in on a regular basis 
• Tips on how to setup and use your Fitbit 
• Information about the five elements of wellness 
• Recipes 
• General wellness information/tips 
• Information on how to use the Wellmark/WebMD sites 

Fitbits 
Everyone can earn a Fitbit! All you have to do is complete your Health Assessment and Biometric Screening! Once this is completed, Wellmark will notify Human Resources, and they will make arrangements to get you your Fitbit. Because Wellmark has been updating their site, we ask that you wait until Jan. 5, 2015 or after to start completing these steps. Fitbits can track your activity, steps and sleep, and you can sync them to your computer or phone. Look for more information on the “Healthy Express” Google Site! 

Biometric Screening 
This is the blood work that is drawn for lipids, glucose and triglycerides. You have to fast for 9 hours before this test. We will be having screenings available on certain dates at our offices, and these dates will also be on the “Healthy Express” Google Site. If you can’t participate on one of these dates, you can go to any Hy-Vee store that has a dietician. This list is also on the “Healthy Express” Google Site. If you don’t see the location you want, contact Katie or Juliette. 

500 Point Wellness Challenge 
There are activities on the WebMD portal that you can participate in and earn a gift card when you reach 500 points. You can find more information on the “Healthy Express” Google Site. The goal for Heartland AEA’s Wellness Challenge is for you to start a healthy habit. We have five wellness elements – Career, Community, Financial, Social and Physical. You will choose at least one challenge from each element, and once you earn 500 points you will get a $50 VISA gift card!