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|  KelseyCare Diabetes Program
The Diabetes Care Program, administered by Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, is designed to help you get the care you need when faced with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
|  Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Babies
Take part in the Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies program and earn a reward.
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|  City of Houston Biking Club
City of Houston employees, are you interested in a biking club? Are you ready to take on fitness in a different direction with your legs? Answer some questions below so the HR Wellness Team can gather information on your Biking Club thoughts!
|  COH Walking Club
Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for a brisk 15-minute walk throughout the underground tunnels. This is a great opportunity for employees to come together and improve their physical fitness. Meet at 611 Walker on the garden level outside the security gate.
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|  CityFit Summer Series begins July 18
Let us help you achieve your summer physique! Looking for a quick energy boost to beat that mid-day slump? Our FREE virtual CityFit classes can be the perfect solution.
Live classes ranging from 15-30 minutes are held between noon and 2 p.m for a convenient lunchtime workout or after business hours at 6 p.m. Registration to open soon!
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Mindfulness Toolkit
The Cigna Resilience Index found that 60% of Americans do not have high resilience. Low employee resilience can lead to lower job satisfaction and performance and higher turnover.1 Establishing a daily mindfulness practice is a key step in building resilience, and Cigna offers a number of resources that can help.
Click on the link below to learn more tools and resources to help employees develop mindfulness and build resiliency
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|  Virtual Tobacco Cessation Program
If you are ready to quit using tobacco, you can now take advantage of the free City of Houston Tobacco Cessation program.
Click the link below to register today. Limited availability.
|  MoveSpring
Lace up your sneakers and stretch those hammies! We’re hosting a series of wellness challenges through an app called MoveSpring. In the app, you can connect your wearable device or smartphone to track your activity. Get ready for the Welcome Step Challenge!
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July Virtual Wellness Classes –
registration is now open!
Virtual Wellness classes explore topics such as Diabetes, Keys to Weight Loss, Managing Stress, Reducing Cancer and Holistic Wellness. are offered via ZOOM. Each class is intended to engage employees, encourage collaboration, increase knowledge, prevent injury, and reduce risks for developing health related conditions. Beginner’s Fitness is a four-week chronic condition prevention seminar that takes participants through the different stages of lifestyle change towards results. Upon the completion of this program, employees are eligible to win a $50 gift card drawing by attending 3 out of 4 classes and completing the post class survey.
|  Virtual Wellness on Wheels
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) is a monthly health education event provided virtually via ZOOM. The goal of this program is to raise awareness about prevention, medical conditions, and lifestyle management needs amongst the City of Houston employee population. Each month the Wellness Team presents a new health topic. All aspects of the WOW events are intended to help the participants learn more about the health topic and ways to improve their health related to the specific area of promotion. These efforts will lead to the overall improvement of employee health outcomes.
July Topic: Slip into Sleep
When: July 13th, 12 P.M. via zoom
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|  | Superior Vision
10 tips to reduce your risk of cataracts.
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|  | Grilled Pizza with Summer Squash, Feta & Basil Spreading roasted red pepper hummus on this easy grilled pizza makes a fast and easy base for tender summer squash and salty chunks of feta. Best of all? This healthy pizza is ready in 20 minutes.
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| June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die 5 years earlier than women and die at higher rates from the three leading causes of death, heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries.
Learn more at Men’s Health Month - Department of Health and Human Services | |
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| June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month
Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), impacts memory, thinking, and behavior. AD ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the most common form of dementia in 60-80% of all diagnosed cases. Learn the symptoms, treatments, and latest research, as well as how you can help. Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June.
Learn more at Alzheimer's Association website | |
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|  Weight Watchers:
Find moves that fit you!
Our wellness partner, WW, makes losing weight easier with their new, science-backed PersoanlPoints Program.
|  Gym Discounts
It’s time to strive for a better you! Take advantage of the gym discounts the City of Houston has partnered with.
|  Active&Fit
Choose from a nationwide network of 11,600+ standard fitness centers for just $25/month. Plus, you have the option to join any of our 5,000+ premium exercise studios and get 20-70% discounts on most memberships. No long-term contracts gives you the flexibility to switch fitness centers and cancel when you need to.
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