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| Volume 5 | Issue 14 | April 6, 2016 |
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For Your Financial Well-being
 Because Bon Secours is guided by a philosophy of holistic well-being, we consider financial health and security an important aspect of overall health. So this April, which is Financial Literacy Awareness Month, take some time to assess your financial well-being. Let your Bon Secours Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance teams help get you on track!
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Did you know?
Our Benefits Books in Richmond and Hampton Roads offer discounts on everything from cell phone plans to camps for your kids.
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Today is National Walking Day. Walking is a great way to include activity in your day --- it's free and perfect for any skill level. By committing to walk for at least 30 minutes, you can get healthier and raise awareness about the importance of being physically active. Check out these tips from the American Heart Association.
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Commit to the Challenge. Remember to keep going with the Commitment Challenge until April 18.
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 Find out why you keep putting things in your Amazon cart. Sign up for the "Psychology of Spending" webinar on April 13 at noon. This fascinating topic is presented by the Employee Wellness Program and Virginia Credit Union. Find out all the details here.
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Taking the Class to the Student
The Employee Assistance Program, with partners Fidelity and the Virginia Credit Union, not only created the Wallet Wellness Challenge, but also in-person classes in Richmond. Earlier this year, EAP offered a series of 20-minute classes as part of Environmental Services' department meetings. According to follow-up surveys, the biggest takeaway for employees has been to establish an emergency fund. Find out what employees are saying.
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Want to learn more about how to improve your financial well-being? Call your EAP:
Richmond: 804-342-1501 or 844-371-6767
Hampton Roads: 757-398-2374 or 800-327-3257
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Check Out These Bon Secours
Financial Resources
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 Eating Well on a Budget
 Do you like to stretch your dollar in the kitchen? Who doesn't?! That's why SimplyFresh, your Bon Secours fresh food movement, shares ideas for meals in minutes, as well as healthy café selections each month. Read on for Meals in Minutes recipes for Breakfast: Avocado Baked Egg; Lunch: Salads in a Jar; Dinner: Chicken Fajitas.
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Mindfulness & Money What causes the most stress in our lives? Money. Read about how mindfulness can help reduce financial worries --- and your stress levels. |
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Mary Immaculate Unit Wins
at Wellness Challenge
 Veronica Perez, RN, knows she's the "health nut" on her unit. She's the one who brings fruit and salads to work. She posts about workouts on social media. Find out how she and her co-workers went on a wellness journey that helped them lose weight and put money in their pockets. |
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Stretching: 'Ten Minutes a Day
Makes a Big Difference'
 Sitting all day is hard on your body --- and your mind. One group of employees at Maryview Medical Center has found relief. Learn how stretching just 10 minutes a day makes a big difference. |
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Commitment Challenge Continues
Through April 18!
185 Teams Part of Competition
 Employees across Bon Secours have teamed up individually and with their Best Friends at Work to compete in the Bon Secours Commitment Challenge. At present, Bon Secours Kentucky is in the lead with about 303 points per employee.
In all there are 185 teams with 1,392 employees participating on these teams, along with hundreds of individuals earning points when they complete BonSecoursWellness.com activities.
There is still plenty of time to earn points on BonSecoursWellness.com between now and the end of the challenge on April 18. (You have until April 25 to complete logging in your points.) Be sure to log in each day. Check out special opportunities to earn points in the Points Vault section.
The teams with the most points will be celebrated across Bon Secours! Additionally, the local system with the most points (averaged by number of employees), wins the Commitment Cup trophy. Learn all the details in this flier.
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Christina Johnson, a sports performance trainer and full-time Wellness employee, wants to hear your questions. Email Christina.
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Question: We're just a few months into the New Year and I feel like my resolutions to get my weight in check are taking a backseat. What can I do today to jumpstart my weight-loss?
Answer: Read Christina's response here.
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Congratulations Stutts
Leadership Award Recipients
The Stutts Leadership Award recognizes leaders in our organization, who are world class in promoting and supporting health and well-being within their teams and beyond. For 2016, this special award goes to:
 | Jennifer Whitesel, Technologist, Cardiology Associates, received the award for Hampton Roads. Her nominating colleagues said, "Jenni's daily energy and enthusiasm about wellness engaged our whole practice (both locations). She kept wellness suggestions coming our way in fun and creative ways." |
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| | Jennifer Whitesel, second from right, receives the Stutts Leadership Award from the Hampton Roads Employee Wellness team. |
| Suzanne Thibault, Practice Manager, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Richmond Community Hospital received the Richmond award. Her colleagues who nominated her said, "She consistently reminds us of our mission, our opportunities for healthy potential and our individual value as employees." |
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| | Suzanne Thibault, right, receives the Stutts Leadership Award from the Richmond Employee Wellness team. |
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Thank You to Our
Wellness Committees
Each month we'll feature one of the amazing Wellness Committees that work so tirelessly to support your health and well-being. This month we send a shout-out to the Maryview Medical Center Wellness Committee: Luxley Daniels, Toni Barks, Gwen Cappadona, David Hanson, Shannon Cairns, Donna Polston and Richard Jackson.
In March, we recognized the St. Francis Medical Center Committee, but included the incorrect photo. Here's the amazing St. Francis team!
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 About this eNewsletter
Look for this Bon Secours Wellness electronic newsletter on or about the first 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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3 Great Reasons to Sign Up for Wallet Wellness
