Wellness Champion of the Month
September Champion Greg DeLuna | | |
Help us celebrate the everyday people in your department that demonstrate a commitment to leading healthy and active lifestyles. Nominate yourself or someone you know.
These stories may come in 'all shapes and sizes' from someone who has recently adopted lifestyle changes to those with a long-standing history of healthy and active pursuits.
OR send ATTN: Wellness Program in Human Resources
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Check Out The County of Marin Employee Wellness Video!
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See what we've been up to in 2011!
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Want to Read a Past Issue of the Wellness Newsletter?
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April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
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If you are thinking about starting on a path of recovery, are already in recovery, or want information on treatment and recovery for yourself, family or friends, Recovery Month has information that can help. Please click here for more info.
Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.
National Recovery Month 2012
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22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
When: Sunday, September 9th
Where: Along the embarcadero, starting and finishing at the Ferry Building
What: 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile fun run
Jules Fulgentes has started a County of Marin team. Anyone can join "Team Marin County" - employees, family, and friends! We need a minimum of 10 people to make this team official.
To Register go to http://www.komensf.org and click "Register" located under the Komen Race for the Cure. From the next screen, click "Join and existing team". The company team name is: Team Marin County
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Join the Marin Recovery Project's 2nd Annual
at the Marin County Fairgrounds on
September 22nd
Fun for the whole family and admission is free!
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2012 North Bay Heart Walks
Marin, Sunday, September 22nd
More than 3000 people participated in the 2011 North Bay Heart Walks and together, raised more than $500,000 to fight heart disease and stroke.
Did you know that heart disease claims the lives of more people than the next three leading causes of death combined?
Register for a North Bay Heart Walk today and help the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Event Information - Click Here
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The County of Marin values our workforce and believes taking health and wellness initiatives in our organization have a positive impact on everybody.
Our Mission: To provide opportunities that engage, educate and empower our workforce in leading healthy and active lifestyles that support overall well-being.
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E3 Celebration Event | |
The E3 Celebration Event took place on Tuesday, August 14th at the Showcase Theater. Thank you to all those who volunteered, attended and helped make the event a success!
A special thanks to the members of the County Crows who performed for everyone - Eric Steger, Bene Da Silva, Steve Perl, David Brunhofer, Jim Selmi, John Wilson, Debra Stratton, Nancy Grisham, Peter Coles, Pat Echols, Art Brook, Tho Do.
The Valle Girls, made up of Virginia Valle, Elizabeth Dawson, Allison Johnson, Ellen Silber, Michelle Zimmerman, won the lucky randomly drawn team award and the following ten individuals names were drawn for the 'first day registration' prize - Jeana Reynolds, Melissa Davis, Mark Janofsky, John Duong, Lisa Sepahi, Heather Damato, Tracie Holland, Jeff Wong, Aletta Caballero, Alex Soulard. All received $25.00 visa gift cards.
Congratulations again to the following 2012 winning teams! Each team member received a $75.00 visa gift card!
Azar Sebers, Bruce Baker, Eva Baker, Roy Toupin
District 12
Raquel Armas, Aletta Caballero, Monica Castillo, Miguel Garza, Elise Loftin, Michael Tarantino
In it to Win It
Judy Williams, Jayne Carpenter, Gale Jacobson, Vicki Nightingale
Fast and Furious
Joanne O'Grady, Eithne Bullick, Emma DeShazo, Becky Ng, Jock Smith, Pricilla VanLiew
Thank you to our raffle prize donors and Somersault Snack Company for providing over 200 snack packs for attendees!
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Chair Massage Days Are Back! |
Three Different Dates and Locations
- Wednesday, Sept. 19th - Wellness Campus, Room 40-133
- Wednesday, Sept. 26th - Civic Center, Room 401
- Thursday, Oct. 18th - 120 N. Redwood, 3rd floor West Wing Classroom
Time
11am-2pm on all days
What
Recharge Onsite, a mobile wellness company, will be providing chair massage in 15-minute increments. Cost is $20.00. To reserve your time follow the instructions below.
Registration
You must sign-up and pay in advance. To book your time and pay online:
1. Go to http://www.rechargeonsite.com
2. Sign into the home page (upper right corner)
- Username: happyclient
- Password: chargedup
3. Select the 15 minute Chair Massage
4. Select the County of Marin location
5. Click on the date and select the time you want
6. Fill out the brief form
7. You will automatically be directed to Paypal's secure site to pay
8. Show up on the day and time to enjoy your massage!
Note
If you've never had a massage before, here's a few tips:
- Make sure to tell your therapist about tight spots, if you are pregnant, or have any current or past injuries
- Always let your therapist know if something is uncomfortable
- The massage will be performed with you sitting on an ergonomically designed massage chair and you remain fully clothed
- Make sure to stay hydrated with water after your massage. Massage releases toxins from the muscles back into the body and you want to make sure to flush them out
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| Greg DeLuna - September Wellness Champion! | |
Greg DeLuna is a Child Support Officer-II Bilingual in the Department of Child Support Services and has worked for the County for 13 years!
Greg was nominated by numerous colleagues who describe him as energetic, dedicated, motivational, fun and humble. They also say:
"Greg provides numerous support and kindness to those who want help and support." "Since the first Thrive Across America competition, Greg has committed himself to an overall fitness program. He works out most mornings prior to work and constantly encourages others to join him. During breaks he encourages us to walk with him. He inspires me to workout even when I do not feel like it. He also sends inspirational e-mails that encourage us to keep trying." "Greg remains cheerful and has a great sense of humor, even when overloaded with work. He is fun to be around" "Whenever you want something to snack on, Greg has a basket of fruit in his office that is free for the taking. He'll join anybody for a stroll, you don't have to be in a group/click. After work he walks dogs for the local animal shelter. Greg not only cares about his two legged friends, but his four legged ones too."
Wellness Program: What inspired you to take on healthy changes in your lifestyle or is it always something you incorporated?
Greg: I was the geeky high school kid that spent his breaks in the library. In college and after, I would avoid any type of athleticism. Then my younger sister completed a marathon when she turned 25 and watching her train, I knew I wanted to do the same before reaching 30. Since that time I have pushed myself to do something healthy for my body each day. I finished my first marathon after the official cut off time with blisters on the soles of my feet, but that was my motivation to do better next time.
Wellness Program: We hear you are dedicated to working out regularly. Can you tell us more about what you do to stay fit and activites you participate in that support your health.
Greg: I find it important to schedule time. It never works for me when I tell myself, "I'll go to the gym sometime tomorrow". I have incorporated an hour a day into my daily routine. To me, it doesn't matter what I do during that hour. It can be running, lifting weights or swimming depending on how I feel but it's very important to schedule that hour.
Wellness Program: What is your key to success?
Greg: I don't see my change in lifestyle as 'success'. Rather I like to think of it as a continuation of my everyday living. I think the old saying; 'three weeks makes a habit' is true. If I stop working out, within two to three days my body begins telling me it's time to go jogging. Maybe I have restless leg syndrome, but even a simple hour long walk makes me feel good.
Wellness Program: What does wellness mean to you?
Greg: Wellness is having a positive lifestyle and outlook in life. For me physical exercise helps me mentally. It reduces my stress and that hour of jogging/walking helps me think my troubles out or fantasize, visualize or just daydream.
Wellness Program: Can you offer some advice to others hoping to become more active?
Greg: Just as we humans come in all body types and sizes we need to find our individual wellness. For some, a ten minute walk is a start. Like Nike says, "Just do it". Take it at a nice pace, but just do it!
Wellness Program: Any favorite quote or mantra?
Greg:
The hardest part is starting (when running).
Half of the battle is getting there (when going to the gym).
Both remind me that once I start the rest is easy!
Way to go Greg!
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