| Volume 5 | Issue 17 | May 4, 2016 |
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PHA: Get Started on Your PHA
with Your Online Profile
What's one great thing you can do for yourself and your family? Complete the Bon Secours Personal Health Assessment (PHA). Not only can you earn $300 in Wellness Incentives (if you're covered by the Bon Secours Medical Plan), but you gain access to essential information for better health and well-being! And, it's free and confidential.
 As in the past, the PHA requires completing two parts, the online wellness profile and the in-person biometric screening. The online wellness profile became available this week on BonSecoursWellness.com. Learn about PHA changes for 2016 here. |
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It's May and the Aug. 31 deadline for completing your three Wellness Incentives and earning up to $900 is approaching quickly. Because some of the Incentives require time to complete, be sure to start now!
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Here are three places to start in May:
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Log your steps. In order to log 500,000 steps, start in May if you haven't already. This is one way to earn the Health Habits Incentive.
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Another way to earn the Healthy Habits Incentive is to do Daily Challenges. Start before June 18 in order to finish 75 by Aug. 31.
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If you're working toward the Master of Exercise badge (for the Healthy Weight Incentive), be sure to start logging your exercise before June 21. Begin earlier and you won't have to log every day.
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Remember that you must be on a Bon Secours Medical Plan to earn Wellness Incentives.
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Wellness Award Winner Suzanne Thibault on Taking Control of Her Life
 Suzanne Thibault, left, recently completed the Monument Avenue 10K. Last month, Bon Secours Virginia recognized Suzanne Thibault with the Stutts Leadership Award in Richmond. This month Thibault, practice manager for RCH, SMH & MRMC OP Behavioral Health Groups, talks about her wellness journey, her weight loss and her new zest for life. "I encourage all to take time out of your day for yourself --- eat lunch, go for a brisk walk, take the stairs, enroll in the Stress Free Now Program. I have never felt so in control of my life," she said. Read her story here. |
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Join Colleagues at the
Corporate 4-Miler in Richmond
Whether you're a serious runner or just want to have some fun, join your Bon Secours colleagues for the 2016 Connects Corporate 4-Miler on June 9 at Innsbrook Office Park. Click here for information about joining the Bon Secours team, or learn more about the event.
Questions? Contact Kelsey Miller.
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Wellness Wednesday: Self-Compassion
May 11, noon to 12:30 p.m.
Presented by: Mark Bleil, Hampton Roads EAP
Research shows that self-criticism and negative self-judgment play major roles in emotional distress ranging from low self-esteem to anxiety and depression. Please join us as we discuss the misconceptions and the benefits of self-compassion and how being kinder to yourself can improve your overall well-being.
Learn how to join the webinar.
To access an archived webinar:
 | Type this link into your browser address bar (Internet Explorer works best):
http://bit.ly/1N3dV11. | | Type in the Moderator's meeting number 8989046 and click "View List of Archives." | | Find an archived webinar of interest and learn more about nutrition, stress management, fitness and other health topics. | | Enter name and email address. No password is necessary. |
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Jake Broaddus, CSCS, is the Wellness Coach Coordinator for Bon Secours Virginia. Email your questions to Jake.
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Question: I know it's important, but I don't like to exercise. What should I do?
Answer: First of all, it's great that you recognize the importance of physical activity for your health. Remember to keep in mind the importance of diet also. No amount of exercise can offset a bad diet plan.
As for exercise, choose an activity you enjoy and will do often. If you hate exercise, it's because you haven't tried enough types of activity yet. You don't have to sweat on a treadmill to get lean. Find something you enjoy that gets your heart beating faster, such as:
| Trying a dance class | | Taking a walk in the park | | Finding a hiking trail | | Using dumbbells for strength training | | Biking with friends or family in the neighborhood |
The options are endless and any activity is better than no activity. Don't stop until you find what works for you!
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 Stand Up Against Stigma
 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With so many myths and misunderstandings of mental illness, it's important to stand up against the stigma. For example, did you know that one in five Americans experience a mental health issue? Dispel the myths! Get the facts here.
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 Save a Life: Be a Donor Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood donation? Earlier this year Richmond hit a critical level of need for blood. To help meet that need, there will be a blood drive at St. Mary's on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium.  To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767, visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: stmarys, or download the free Red Cross Blood Donor app. Save time on the day of the drive by pre-registering with RapidPass at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass. Walk-ins are also welcome, but may have wait time. Everyone who donates will be entered to win a grand prize.
Each pint of blood you donate can save up to three lives! Check out these other upcoming blood drive dates: | June 10: | Memorial Regional Medical Center | | July 26: | St. Mary's Hospital | | Sept. 16: | Memorial Regional Medical Center | | Nov. 4: | Memorial College of Nursing |
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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 Memorial Regional Medical Center Wellness Committee.
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May: A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
This month SimplyFresh celebrates Cinco de Mayo. And no Cinco de Mayo is complete without good guacamole and salsa --- find four different ways to spice it up here. You'll also find SimplyFresh: Meals in Minutes and our kid's corner with fun décor ideas.
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Join Bon Secours' Team
for Norfolk 5K
 All departments, skill levels and Bon Secours Hampton Roads facilities are invited to join the 7 Cities Striders for the Norfolk Corporate 5k this Thursday. Register for the run by visiting Norfolkcorporate5K.com. Join team 7 Cities Striders! For more details email Tricia_Smith2@bshsi.org.
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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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