In this issue: myOCWellness Reminder | Summer Safely | Wellable Challenge |

| IOA 5K Highlight | New Mental Health Counselor | Health Summit |

| Upcoming Wellness Webinars | Workout Wednesdays |

| Wellable Recipe | Wellness Quiz |

June 2023 | Vol. 12

If you didn't take the health assessment, your points are NOT being counted! 

Don't miss out on $$$! Start earning myOCWellness incentives, such as a Wellness Day Off, by completing the Health Assessment, on myCigna.com!

Need guidance? Email [email protected].

Note: Completing the assessment earns you 20 myOCWellness points!

Our next Wellable challenge, Hydrate for Health starts on July 10.

Participants are provided with educational content and practical tips focused on hydration to help them determine their unique fluid needs.

Throughout the challenge, they are encouraged to hit their Daily Fluid Goal, receiving weekly infused water tips and recipes to motivate them along the way.

To participate in this challenge, register for Wellable here. Participating in a Wellable Challenge can earn you 20 myOCWellness points! 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the SimplyIOA Corporate 5K on May 4, 2023, with Team Orange County!

It was a wonderful event and together our team raised 6,048 meals for the Second Harvest Food Bank. We also received the Team Spirit Award for the third year in a row for having the largest team!

Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez is Orange County’s new mental health counselor. Janelle is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief intervention, and grief and bereavement. She speaks English and Spanish.

Janelle is available to county employees and their family members on Wednesday’s 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and Thursday’s 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Employees and/or their family members are given six free sessions through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ComPsych.

To schedule an appointment, you can call Janelle directly at (352) 705-2094 or email her at [email protected]. 

Learn more about lifestyle medicine and whole-person strategies for lifelong health! Engage with healthcare professionals from AdventHealth and our Cigna Onsite Health Coaches on a variety of topics.

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. – What is Lifestyle Medicine?

9:30 a.m. – Sleep for Success

10:30 a.m. - Healthy Aging / Preventative Care

11:30 a.m. - Stress Management ~ Beating the Burnout

12:30 p.m. – 25 Tips To A Healthier You

Note: The schedule is the same for both dates.

Earn 10 myOCWellness points per session (max of 40 points).

When: Every third Wednesday of the month

Join our Cigna Health Coach each month for a quick 15 minute lunchbreak workout to get up and moving during your workday.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place the sauce ingredients into a small bowl, whisk together and set aside.
3. Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt.
4. Add the zucchini, eggplant and red onion to a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
5. Lay four pieces of kitchen foil on a flat surface, big enough to hold the salmon and vegetables.
6. Divide the vegetables equally between each piece of kitchen foil, placing the vegetables on one half of the foil, close to the center. Next place a salmon filet on the other half, close to the center. Drizzle the salmon and vegetables with the sauce. Then fold and seal the edges of the foil to create a packet.
7. Place the parcels onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 12- 15 minutes, until the salmon has cooked through, and vegetables are tender.
8. Serve each parcel with a wedge of lime.

For more recipes and fitness on-demand, register for Wellable! 

Oral health plays an important role in your overall health. Poor oral health can be linked to serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and more according to the ADA. Receiving regular dental checkups can help you maintain a healthy mouth and can help prevent oral health issues from occurring.

Test your knowledge with the quiz below. The first 25 people to answer the following questions below correctly and send it to [email protected] will receive a prize!

1. You should replace your toothbrush:

a. Every month

b. Every 3 to 4 months

c. Once a year

2. What increases your chance of losing a tooth?

a. Diabetes

b. Osteoporosis

c. Both

3. It is best to use a toothbrush with:

a. Hard bristles

b. Soft bristles

c. Whichever feels better to you

4. If you don’t have cavities, you won’t get gum disease.

a. True

b. False



*Questions from: WebMD Your Tongue, Teeth, Mouth, Gums and More: Mouth Myths and Facts Quiz (webmd.com)