

Wellness Wednesday
February 2023
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention heart disease claims the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. During American Heart Month, we raise awareness of the risks of heart disease, remember those we have lost, and highlight steps we can all take to save the lives of countless loved ones and address the unequal burden of heart disease in high-risk communities.
My Health Onsite Spotlight
Healthy Recipe from MHO
Here's a great recipe suggested by nurse Nicole Demas for American Heart Month
MHO Wellness Webinars
Discover the basics of hypertension and how it affects our blood vessels. Delve into healthier choices to help manage your blood pressure and review commonly used medications to help manage this condition.
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Click on the desired times below to register and add the meeting to your calendar
NOTE: Please List Your Full Name & Employer When Entering Info for Webex Meeting.
(i.e., John Smith - City of Orlando)
Patty's Points
February is Heart Health Month. Click the button below to access commonly asked questions regarding diagnostic testing for Coronary Heart Diseases (CHD).
Reminder: New Mail Order Vendor is Amazon Pharmacy
We're Here for You
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit program intended to ensure a healthy work environment for all staff. Through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and New Directions (our behavioral health care provider), our employees will have access to enhanced services. These services include counseling and referral for personal or work-related issues, health coaching, legal and financial consultation, and a wealth of online resources.
Click here for more information about EAP
New Directions Employee Assistance Program
A free confidential tool to help you overcome life challenges and live a happy, balanced life.
Click here to access New Directions
Company code is: Pasco
Upcoming EAP Webinar
Importance of Having a Will
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Disclaimer: These webinars are NOT part of the Wellness Incentive Program and are NOT incentivized.
Tobacco Free Florida
QUIT YOUR WAY
Whatever your reason to quit is, Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you get started.
Sign Up for a Smoking Cessation Program.
Click from the buttons below to schedule a session.
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Tobacco Free Florida's Group Quit Sessions (in-person or virtual) now offer participants $50 - $125 in gift cards for their attendance.*
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Free, expert-led in-person or virtual sessions for all Florida residents, regardless of insurance status. Upon class completion, participants are eligible to receive free nicotine replacement therapy such as gum, patches or lozenges.**
*while supplies last
**if medically appropriate for those 18 years of age or older
This incentive is through AHEC and is not part of the District’s Health and Wellness Incentive Program
Florida Blue - Blue365 Deals
Neither Pasco Schools nor MHO recommends, endorses, warrants or guarantees any specific vendor, product or service available under or through the Blue365 Program or Site.
Be Prepared!
Print and fill out your Patient Registration Form!
***Don’t forget to add your provider’s name!***
2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS INCENTIVE (HWI) PROGRAM
Pasco County Schools offers incentives for covered employees and retirees who complete their annual Vital Health Profile. This program is voluntary; however, participants must follow the steps outlined here in order to qualify for the 2023 incentive.
Already Completed your VHP?
Work with a My Health Onsite Health Coach to achieve your wellness goals! Talk with your My Health Onsite provider to be enrolled. Employees enrolled in the Pascofit option may be eligible to earn additional incentive rewards by completing up to 2 wellness programs with a Health Coach. More information about the wellness programs through My Health Onsite can be found here.
The HWI 1st quarter for Pascofit is January 1 - March 31, 2023. Click here for more information.