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Contact Amber Karels if you are interested in joining the Staff Wellness Committee.

Staff Wellness 2022-2023 Calendar Here is some of the fun you can expect from the Staff Wellness Committee this year: December – Hold the Stuffing March – March Into Wellness Walking April – Wellness Bingo Quarterly – Watch for Healthy Snacks in the Break Rooms Staff Wellness News & Resources: March 2023 Well Well Well April 2023 Well Well Well May 2023 Well Well Well		Book Club Tip: Borrow e-books and audiobooks completely free from your local library right on your phone or tablet with the Libby app. Visit your local library for a card, then download the app and register: Get more information from: Traverse des Sioux (Le Sueur, Waseca, and Blue Earth Counties) Southeast Library System (Rice County) Bonus: Access even more free titles in the Libby app by registering your local card with the Hennepin County Library.
A Year from Now You’ll Wish You Had Started Today! Looking for a program to help manage your weight and overall health? Both of our employer-sponsored health insurance policies cover OMADA for qualifying participants. https://www.omadahealth.com/ Contact HR for more information.
		Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Fortunately, our Employee Assistance Program can aid in finding solutions. When facing personal problems–mental health challenges, financial or legal concerns, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, childcare or eldercare– you might struggle with where to turn for help. The first step is usually the hardest and guidance is often the key. That is why our EAP offers a confidential place to find answers that work for you. EAP services are available two ways: Phone: 866-451-5465 Online: www.niseap.com
Staff Wellness Resources: Here are some of our staff favorites Where do you go online for Healthy Recipes? Mealime Clean and Delicious Have a Plant Where do you go online for Exercise? Livestrong Yoga with Adriene on YouTube Where do you go online for Stress Management?Virtual Calming Space ShareCare Change to Chill
		Add New Flavor to Your Cooking Do you like the idea of trying new recipes offered by meal delivery services, but not the price tag? Many of them offer free access to their recipes. Trying new and exciting recipes is a great way to get out of a fast food rut or break the habit of reaching for processed foods. https://sunbasket.com/recipes https://www.homechef.com/recipes https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/ https://marleyspoon.com/blog/recipes https://www.blueapron.com/cookbook
Heart Health Did you know that Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for Americans in both men and women across nearly all races and ethnicities? Healthy diet, moderate physical activity, low stress, and smoking cessation are important steps to lowering your risk of heart disease. And the younger you start, the better! https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/prevention.htm https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month
		The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Wellness Program was made possible with funding from the Health Insurance Pool and participation in the Wellness Program offered through South Central Service Cooperative.