Wellness Wednesday
March 2023
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign held every March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is a time to turn our attention to healthier eating habits and improved physical activity. The theme for 2024, “Beyond the Table”, encourages us to look at nutrition from a broader perspective. It’s not just about what we eat, but also about our overall lifestyle and the habits we cultivate.
Creating new habits can be challenging, but the rewards are worth it. Here are a few tips to get started:
- Start Small: Make one change at a time. It could be as simple as adding more vegetables to your meals or taking a short walk every day.
- Consistency is Key: Stick to your new habit for at least a month. This helps to make it a part of your routine.
- Stay Positive: There will be setbacks, but don’t let them discourage you. Celebrate your successes, no matter how small.
Remember, the journey to better health is a marathon, not a sprint. Every step you take towards healthier habits is a step in the right direction. Happy National Nutrition Month! 🍎🥦🏃♀️
My Health Onsite Spotlight
Taking Control:
How to Achieve Your Goals for Health and Happiness
by Chip Bryant, RN, TTS, Nurse Educator
MHO Wellness Webinars
Dietitian Q&A
MARCH 21
Take this opportunity to clarify questions you may have about current diet trends, if carbs are as bad as the media paints them to be, or anything else you’ve ever wondered about nutrition.
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Healthy Recipe from MHO
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EAP Clinical Corner
We have changed our EAP model from a closed panel of select providers to a broader panel of regional providers. The reason for the change is access. Our employees and their dependents will have access to far more providers to find more timely connections for their mental health needs. The twenty-eight providers who most recently had been on our closed panel, will now be included as preferred providers. This means the clinicians answering the phones at the New Directions Behavioral Health 800 number will include some of the preferred providers when possible as they assist members in choosing from counselors in their area. This change should be seamless to our members. If you have questions or encounter any barriers to access, please contact EAP Clinical Coordinator, Scott Leu, for assistance.
If you would like support in pursuing more well-being in your life, please consider connecting with your EAP for counseling or work/life solutions. Explore the other links in the green navigation box on this page or call our program services provider, New Directions Behavioral Health, to get started. The 24/7/265 number for New Directions is 800-624-5544.
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Click here to access New Directions Company code is: Pasco
Upcoming EAP Webinar
Emotional Intelligence in Customer Service
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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.
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Delta Dental
Extra features. Exceptional outcomes.
Member perks for your smile and beyond.
Your Delta Dental membership does more than help keep your smile and healthy when you visit the dentist. Your plan also brings exclusive product discounts, resources and more to supports a healthy lifestyle for your smile and beyond.
Patty's Points
As a value-added benefit of being a Florida Blue member, you have access to exclusive discounts on brand name apparel and footwear, hearing aids, fitness memberships, meal delivery services, and much more through Blue365. The best news is… there’s no additional cost to join!
SPRING INTO SUMMER WELLNESS
Working out should be accessible to everyone. Wherever you want to sweat.
- Four gym packages available starting at $19/month,3 with no enrollment fee in March1,2
- Join as many gyms as you want with access to 13,000+ fitness locations4
- Digital only package also available for just $10 a month5 (all digital content included with gym packages)
- On-demand videos available 24/7 and live virtual classes like cardio, bootcamps, barre, and yoga from Burnalong®
And even more
- Access 20,000+ health and well-being specialists
- Up to 50% off services like acupuncture, chiropractic, and nutrition
- Plus discounts on vitamins, exercise equipment, and more
Florida Blue - Better You
Healthy Words of Wisdom
Nutrition experts recommend that you get your daily servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while choosing lean protein sources and high fiber items most days of the week.
Florida Blue - Better You
You Color Your Plate
Adding vegetables and fruits to your diet is one of the best changes you can make to improve your health, control your weight, and reduce the risk of chronic illnesses.
Eat Right
Healthy Eating on the Run: A Month of Tips
You may eat out a lot – many Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices everywhere. Here are 31 tips to help you eat healthy when ordering out.
Florida Blue - Blue365 Deals
Chewy has everything you need for your pet at amazing prices, every day. Explore more than 2,000 favorite brands, including Blue Buffalo, Nutro, Natural Balance, and Tidy Cats - all from the comfort of home. Blue365 Members save $15 off on your first order of $49+. Chewy’s Autoship lets you take the stress and guess work out of shopping for your pets’ favorite foods, treats, and supplies.
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.
2024 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 2024 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, 2024.
Click here for more information.