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Wellness Newsletter
February 2023
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Last Chance to Register for Well Traveled
Well Traveled, a 12-week online adventure, began on Monday, Jan. 30, but you can still join over 300 of your colleagues on this journey! Registration for Well Traveled is open through this Friday, Feb. 3. That is also the final date to join a team.
During Well Traveled, participants will “visit” and learn about various attractions; answer fun trivia questions; and record physical activity, moments of self-compassion, and instances of appreciating differences. You do not need an activity tracking device or app to participate. Teams and individuals who meet their goals will be entered into a prize drawing!
Employees must be benefits-eligible to participate. For those who are Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients, completing this challenge is a great way to earn the Physical Activity Program Incentive. Attestation Forms will be available in HCM by the end of the program on April 23.
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February is American Heart Month
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue, through its potential harmful effects on the heart and vascular system, people delaying or avoiding going to hospitals for heart attacks and strokes, and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors while in lockdown.
The good news is this: heart disease is preventable in most cases. To prevent heart disease, work toward adopting a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, and receiving regular health checkups.
The Wellness Program is here to assist you with leading a healthy lifestyle. Register for upcoming programs and check out the information about Nutrition Coaching at the bottom of this newsletter. To learn more about American Heart Month, browse the resources linked below.
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Get Moving with Physical Activity Programs
For those who are Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients: Engage in regular physical activity over a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks, consisting of at least 3 moderate-intensity 30-minute sessions per week, to earn the Physical Activity Wellness Program Incentive of $100. You can attest to completion in HCM beginning in April and no later than Nov. 30, 2023.
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Body HIIT (Zoom)
Get the most from your workout with these fast, fun, 45-minute sessions. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has proven to be an effective way to build strength and aerobic capacity, making it a popular and efficient workout.
Over 6 weeks, instructor Mary Ann Dobbins will lead participants through sessions that use their body weight and common tools like a chair to work their whole body.
Wednesdays, 12-12:45 pm
Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15
via Zoom
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Hybrid)
Join Katie Nabors for a Vinyasa Flow yoga class during which you will seamlessly move (flow) between a variety of yoga poses, linking breath to movement. Participants can attend in person at One to One Fitness (limited to 20 participants) or via Zoom.
Tuesdays, 12-12:45 pm
Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 21, 28, April 4, 11
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Muscle Conditioning
(In Person Only)
Join One to One Fitness instructor Curtis Bickham for a Muscle Conditioning class that will incorporate body weight exercises, dumbbells, elastic bands, exercise balls, tubing, and more to improve muscular strength and endurance for the entire body. Space is limited to 20 participants, and we are encouraging only those who can make most sessions to sign up.
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
Feb. 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Veale Recreation Center - Ground Floor Room SB74
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Sleep Well, Spring 2023
Sleep Well is an 8-week program (Wednesdays, Feb. 8 - Apr. 5) taught by various medical and sleep professionals. Participants will learn about the importance of quality sleep, as well as common sleep disorders and how they can affect our health.
If you are a Monthly Wellness Incentive recipient, attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions to qualify for a Sleep Wellness Program Incentive of $100. Recordings of each session will be available for those who miss any of the live sessions. Make sure to attest to program completion starting in April and no later than Nov. 30, 2023, to earn your incentive.
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Financial Wellness On-Demand
With rising interest rates and the dramatic price increases for daily living expenses, it has never been more important to learn how to become more financially savvy. Karen W. Braun, CPA, PhD, and former Professor of Accountancy at WSOM, is offering 16 on-demand sessions of Financial Wellness.
Recordings are posted here and will be sent out weekly to those who register for the on-demand series, which begins on Monday, February 13. While the recordings will be emailed each week to provide structure and reminders, participants can choose to view the videos whenever it is convenient for them.
Those who are Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients and view at least 7 of these sessions in 2023 will qualify for the Financial Well-being Wellness Program Incentive, but employees are welcome and encouraged to view as many as they would like.
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Professional Development Wellness Series:
The Importance of Wellbeing as a Supervisor
Managers play a central role in the lives of their employees while at work. Taking steps to maintain health and wellbeing as a manager builds a strong foundation and enables managers to better attend to the wellbeing of their direct reports.
Join Elizabeth Click, DNP, ND, RN, CWP, via Zoom on Monday, Feb. 27 from 12:30-1:30 pm to learn how you can support wellbeing for yourself, which will ultimately lead to happier and more productive employees, as well as better organizational outcomes.
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February Seated Massage
Massage is not just a luxury but an important component of helping our bodies to recover from the stressors of exercise or desk-bound posture. Wellness is partnering with One to One Fitness to offer
13-minute chair massage appointments between 1-4 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Massages are $15 and registration is required. Appointments will take place in Thwing Meeting Room 224. You can see available time slots, pay for your massage, and reserve your massage at the link below.
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Eldercare Support
As family members age, you may feel overwhelmed trying to balance your needs with the needs of your aging relatives. An eldercare counselor can help you recognize when an older relative needs help, care for older relatives from a distance, talk to parents who may resist help, locate housing options, and more.
Call CWRU's Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program, Impact Solutions, at 1-800-227-6007 to learn about their eldercare services, schedule a comprehensive assessment of your elder care needs, and receive referrals.
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Nutrition Coaching
If you're struggling to maintain balanced eating, are managing a chronic disease, or simply seek motivation and accountability when it comes to healthy eating, you might consider working with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) from Impact Solutions. A personal nutritional coach can be your navigator when it comes to meal planning, maneuvering menus, finding healthy grocery store picks, and more.
Call Impact Solutions at 1-800-227-6007 to schedule your first of up to five free sessions with an RDN who will help you get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.
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CWRU Wellness Team
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu | 216-368-5790
Deanna Duffy, Wellness Manager - dxd516@case.edu | 216-368-5997
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