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| Volume 4 | Issue 42 | October 21, 2015 |
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Get your flu shot! All employees must wear a "Flu Vaccine 2015" tag or "I Mask" tag on the front of your name badge by Nov. 1. These tags will be distributed by Occupational Health during one of the scheduled flu clinics or by visiting one of the Occupational Health offices at your nearest location. For a full listing of flu clinic dates, times and locations, please visit IRIS and view the Flu Toolkit.
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Living on a single income? If you and your family are living on a limited income, plan to watch the live webinar for "Living on a Single Income." This session, presented by Virginia Credit Union and Bon Secours Employee Assistance Program, will be Oct. 30, noon to 1 p.m. Visit BonSecoursWellness.com to register.
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Walk This Way --- and You Could be
a Winner!
October is a beautiful time of year to be outside, enjoying the fresh air and walking. In support of your physical well-being, consider taking part in Walktober by walking for 30 minutes or 10,000 steps a day. Studies have shown that walking for 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis and type II diabetes.
You could win! This year, the winner of our prize drawing will have a $500 donation made on their behalf to an eligible local charity.
How do I win?
Keep track of your steps at BonSecoursWellness.com under the Pedometer Log. The more steps you log, the better your chance of winning.
Are you on the Bon Secours Medical Plan? By taking part in Walktober and logging your steps, you will be well on your way to earning your $300 Healthy Habits Incentive.
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How Do I Know if It's Depression?
Normal sadness is something that is part of all of our lives, and it's a very normal emotion.
But depression lasts longer than normal sadness. It goes on for at least two weeks, and it interferes with your ability to get your work done, to take care of your family, to take care of yourself, and to do the things that you want to do in your life.
Signs of Depression:
 | "Empty" feeling | | Hopelessness | | Guilt | | Helplessness | | Irritability | | Loss of interest | | Fatigue | | Sleep disturbance | | Appetite changes | | Aches and pains | | Difficulty concentrating | | Thoughts of harming
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You don't have to suffer alone. There are excellent treatments that can make a difference. Start by calling your physician or your Employee Assistance Program 24/7:
| Richmond: 804-342-1501 or 844-371-6767 | | Hampton Roads: 757-398-2374 or 800-327-3257 |
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Have you seen someone wearing a green ribbon this month? Executives such as Kevin Barr, CEO of Ambulatory Services and Bon Secours HealthSource, are wearing ribbons for Depression Awareness Month.
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You Are Not Alone
One in 10 people deal with depression during their lifetime. A number of celebrities, including
John Hamm, Ashley Judd and Gwyneth Paltrow, have publicly shared about their personal battles
with depression, according to Health magazine. In this video, actor Wil Wheaton shares his journey.
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 $6,047 Donated Through
Shed to Share
Bon Secours, you did it! Thanks to your hard work and dedication, you lost 766.5 pounds (about 10.43 per participant) during our Shed to Share program. The biggest loser in Hampton Roads lost 49 pounds and the biggest loser in Richmond lost 40 pounds.
Bon Secours honors our participants' spirit of giving and is donating $6,047.10 to Catholic Charities, split between Richmond and Hampton Roads chapters.
Shed to Share ran July 1-Oct. 5, and included weekly e-coaching sessions, along with other tools and resources.
Congratulations to LuAnn Grimes, Asthma Care Coordinator, CARMA, and Denise Warren, finance director, the September Shed to Share winners. They logged their weight each week in the Motivation Alliance, as recommended.
These employees each won a gift certificate for a free personal training session with Bon Secours In Motion.
Way to go, Bon Secours Virginia!
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Smart Vending Machine Serves Up Healthy Snacks
Last week St. Mary's Hospital was the first of our campuses to install an interactive, healthy vending machine. St. Mary's will pilot this new healthy and convenient resource and based on its success, Bon Secours will consider installing them in our other facilities. Enhancing access to healthier food options is an essential element in our commitment to the health and well-being of our employees and community members.
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Christina Johnson, a sports performance trainer and full-time Wellness employee, wants to hear your questions. Email Christina here.
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Question: I've been noticing that I'm a lot more tense these days. Do you know a way that I can learn some skills to help me reduce some stress?
Answer: Bon Secours Virginia's continued partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute is offering Stress Free Now, a six-week, web-based stress reduction program. The Stress Free Now program provides you with the tools and resources needed to reduce your stress level. As a participant, you also will have access to a personal coach with expertise in stress management. Check out this flier for details.
To register, visit the Stress Free Now landing page.
Are you a Registered Nurse? Upon completion of the entire course, including the pre- and post-assessment evaluation, you will be awarded 12.5 CEUs.
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Ride to Support Diabetes Research
 Register for the 2016 Hampton Roads Tour de Cure on April 30!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tour de Cure. Since the first ride in 1991, riders have helped raise more than $250 million to support the American Diabetes Association's program and life-saving resources, while moving closer to a cure for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Click here to register today to join us at this year's special celebration, and you could qualify for some great Tour de Cure swag along the way.
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November Is Diabetes
Awareness Month
Watch for information about a guest speaker from the American Diabetes Association, as well as details about Pack a Healthy Lunch Day on Nov. 17.
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SimplyFresh and Morrison
Celebrate World Food Day
Food Day inspires Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Every Oct. 24, thousands of events all around the country bring Americans together to celebrate and enjoy real food and to push for improved food policies.
Across Bon Secours Virginia, Morrison, in partnership with Bon Secours Simply Fresh, will offer meat free from antibiotics. This health system commitment is just another way Bon Secours cares for your health and well-being. Learn more at healthyfoodinhealthcare.org. Also, don't forget to look for October Simply Fresh recipes recipes, such as Fresh Melon and Quinoa Parfait, in your cafes all month long! |
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Work & Family Month:
Celebrating Employee Wellness
October is National Work & Family Month, and we encourage you to examine the various benefits we offer and see how they can help you and your family.
For example, we emphasize Wellness because we want you to be your best. Whether you've got a tickle in your throat or need immunizations, our Good Health Clinics are there for you. With Bon Secours insurance plans, your co-pay is only $10.
Our award-winning Employee Wellness program offers:
| Ongoing coaching, communications and online tools such as BonSecoursWellness.com | | Lifestyle events and challenges such as Maintain, Don't Gain; Stress Free Now; Walktober and Shed to Share | | A knowledgeable and caring staff that wants to support your goals | | Wellness Incentives worth up to $900 in a health reimbursement account |
Thank you for taking advantage of the work-life support programs we have in place, and while October is a special time to recognize them, these benefits are available to you year-round.
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What Is Mindful Eating?
In its simplest form, Mindful Eating is paying attention to what you put in your mouth. It is listening to the advice our mothers gave us: "Slow down. Sit at the table. Give thanks. Enjoy your meal."
If you would like to learn more about Mindful Eating, the Employee Assistance Program is offering a new webinar, "Building Resiliency Through Your Relationship with Food," at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 12. Learn more in this flier. Register at BonSecoursWellness.com.
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 About this eNewsletter
Look for this new Bon Secours Wellness electronic newsletter on or about the third Wednesday of every month. It's packed with tips, resources and inspiring stories. Share your story ideas via Amy Cutter in Hampton Roads and Meghan Melvin in Richmond.
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