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| Volume 5 | Issue 22 | June 1, 2016 |
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Try a berry delicious treat. Superfood snacks, great ideas for kids and so much more are in this month's SimplyFresh blog.
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. Did you know that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the body's natural response to unnatural events and stress? If you or someone you love is affected, learn more at PTSD.va.gov. Also, you can get information and speak to your local Employee Assistance counselor at 804-342-1501 or 844-371-5676 in Richmond and 757-398-2374 or 800-327-3251 in Hampton Roads.
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 It's also Men's Health Month. Men and boys should seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Learn about Bon Secours services just for men.
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 Ready, Set, THRIVE!
This year, all on-site biometric screenings for your Personal Health Assessment will require an appointment. You will be able to schedule online with a link sent to you in our Month at a Glance. In the meantime, be sure to complete your online wellness profile at BonSecoursWellness.com.
Remember that this year, screenings include fasting blood work. Get the fasting guidelines here. Learn about PHA changes for 2016 here.
PHA Process: New and Improved
Join the Employee Wellness team for a Wednesday Wellness seminar that will help make it easy for you to schedule your PHA screening this year. They'll walk through the steps on June 8, noon-12:30 p.m.
Instructions for logging in to webinar
| 1. | To begin, click on this link (Internet Explorer works best). | | 2. | Type the meeting number 8989046. | | 3. | Click tab "Join Meeting as a Participant." | | 4. | Type in full name at the top of the page. | | 5. | Select "Dial Me Now" and enter area code and phone number of telephone near your computer. Be prepared to answer the phone. Do not hang up the telephone until the end of the meeting or you will not hear the presentation. | | 6. | Click "Join Meeting" tab at bottom right corner of page. |
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 A Passion for Helping
Others Feel Better
This spring, Bon Secours Virginia recognized Jennifer Whitesel with the Stutts Leadership Award in Hampton Roads. This month Whitesel, RCS, Technical Lab Director, Bon Secours Medical Group Cardiology Associates, talks about her wellness journey, "I am very passionate that one small step forward can mean a world of difference to your health." Read her story here.
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 Senior Caregiver Stress: Are You
Caring for an Aging Loved One?
A senior caregiver is anyone who helps an older person with household chores, errands, personal care or finances. If you find yourself in this role, there may be untapped resources for you and your loved one.
On June 21, at noon, Bon Secours Employee Assistance Program will host a webinar, "Caregivers: The Basics--- Resources & Support." Our guest will be Angie Phelton of Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, discussing the unique needs of caregivers and how the Area Agencies on Aging can be a resource to families.
Click here to register or email BSV-EmployeeWellness@bshsi.org for more information.
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7 Cities Striders
 Congratulations 7 Cities Striders for completing the Corporate 5k in Norfolk on May 5! This team was made up of Bon Secours Hampton Roads employees. Are you looking to find a local race in Hampton Roads? Check out Running Etc.'s schedule. Find a race in Richmond on the Richmond Road Runners website. |
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Congratulations to
Commitment Week Winners
A big thanks to all of you who helped make Commitment Week and the Commitment Challenge a success this year. Across the health system, 7,292 employees participated and earned a combined 5,698,120 points!
In Virginia, two teams topped all others in points. Congratulations to LMC Dream Team - Richmond and MNCC Players - Hampton Roads.
Keep going with those Commitments!
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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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 Save a Life: Be a Donor Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood donation? Our next blood drive will be June 24 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767, visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: memorial, 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: | July 21: | St. Mary's Hospital | 11 a.m. --- 5 p.m. | | July 22: | St. Mary's Hospital | 7 a.m. --- 1 p.m. | | Sept. 16: | Memorial Regional
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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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June: Time Is Running Out to
Start Wellness Incentives
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!
Here are some important deadlines coming up in June:
 | Healthy Habits Incentive - Daily Challenges option. Start before June 18 in order to finish 75 by Aug. 31. | | Health Weight Incentive - Master of Exercise option. Start logging your exercise before June 21. Begin earlier and you won't have to log every day. |
Remember that you must be on a Bon Secours Medical Plan to earn Wellness Incentives.
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Celebrating Super Foods
 Bon Secours Medical Associates (Healthy Way, Virginia Beach) celebrated the May super food of the month: the avocado. Here, they are enjoying Avacoladas (with Splenda) from Tropical Smoothie Café! |
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Diabetes Prevention Program Celebrates Success
In the fight against diabetes, we're equipping employees to win the battle. In a recent session of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Hampton Roads, we had 19 participants lose a total of 161 pounds. They went through 16 core sessions from February to May. All earned the well-coached badge on BonSecoursWellness.com.
 These employees met together one hour a week at Maryview Medical Center, Harbour View and surrounding sites. One session was held during lunch and another was from 5 to 6 p.m. to make it more convenient to various schedules. Want to be a part of the next DPP in Hampton Roads, which will include eight core sessions and begins June 16? Email Abigail Walsh. |
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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: Do you have any exercises I could do at my desk to burn some extra calories without bothering my co-workers?
Answer: It's great to fit in a few minutes of exercise while you're at work. Getting up from your desk at least once an hour to do some type of exercise is advised.
If you're able to do squats or other legwork while at your office chair, go for it! You can hold onto your chair and try squats (just make sure it's not a rolling chair), or you can sit at your desk, squeeze your glutes, and kick your leg out for quad extensions. You can also try wall push-ups or arm circles and calf raises.
Also, don't be afraid to take the long way to the bathroom. There's an added incentive to taking the scenic route. If you're on our medical plan, you can earn your "Healthy Habits" Incentive by logging your steps. That comes along with $300 added to your HRA card!
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