Staying Hydrated
Learn the benefits of drinking water and just how much is enough to hydrate. Receive
tips for increasing your water consumption and information on a 30 day No Fizz challenge.
Schedule Your Health Coaching Appointment Today!
Schedule your 15 minute appointment with an Aspirus Health Coach to set a wellness
goal and receive your full HRA report. You can view open time slots and schedule
your own appointment by clicking on the following link. Just add your name in any
empty, yellow box. The Health Coach will meet you in the indicated conference room
on the date/location you have selected. If time slots fill up, we will add additional
dates/times at each location. Please e-mail Renee Fox at
wellness@co.wood.wi.us if you have any questions.
New Wellness Program
We’re kicking off the 2012 Wellness Program with a big incentive this quarter! All
benefits eligible employees can earn a $100 cash incentive just for completing the
following steps:
- Participate in the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) with biometric screening
- Set a wellness goal with a Health Coach
- Receive a free Influenza vaccination (or other activities from the enclosed 2012
Wellness Program Outline)
Participating in the HRA will help you gain a better understanding of your overall
well being, identify possible health risks and set goals to make improvements. Wood
County leaders encourage you to complete these steps and participate in the 2012
Wellness program to help you achieve and maintain your best possible level of health.
Check out the new Wellness program to see how you can earn up to $175 in cash incentives
throughout the year.
Health Risk Assessments (HRA), Health Fairs, and Influenza Vaccinations
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the HRA, attend an Employee Health
Fair, and receive a FREE Influenza vaccination.
- October 4 at Edgewater Haven
HRA from 6:45 to 9:45 am; Health Fair from 8 to noon
- October 6 at Norwood Health Center
HRA from 6:45 to 9:45 am; Health Fair from 8 to noon
- October 13 at Wood County Courthouse
HRA from 6:45 to 9:45 am; Health Fair from 8 to noon
- October 18 at Highway Department
HRA from 6 to 7:30 am
Influenza vaccinations will be offered during the HRAs and Employee Health Fairs.
A few weeks after you complete the HRA, you will be contacted by a Health Coach
to receive your results and set a wellness goal.
Please contact Renee Fox at
wellness@co.wood.wi.us or (715) 421-8428 to schedule your biometric screening
and Influenza vaccination appointments.
Mythbusters Address Urban Legends about the HRA and Wellness Program
The Wood County Mythbusters (aka Wellness Committee Members) set out to demonstrate
and bust urban legends. Sometimes they do crazy stunts, but it’s all for the health
of Wood County employees.
Join us for our next Wellness Challenge: In Tune!
By employing a variety of methods to get In Tune with what is causing us stress,
we can better appreciate life's symphony. Our latest wellness challenge will assist
you in identifying the strategies that work best for you!
Step It UP!
Wellness at Wood County would like to invite you to take on a NEW walking challenge.
Now that most of you have started walking, we are asking you to Step It UP a level
and train for a 5K (3.1 mile) walk! We have listed a number of community walking
events during the months of April – September and we would like to challenge you
to try one! You can walk alone, with your walking team, or with friends and family.
We are also providing 5K-walk training calendars (coming soon!) so you can keep
track of your progress!
Relax and Stay Fit with Yoga
Join us for Yoga classes after work at the Courthouse starting April 4. Classes
will be offered Mon/Wed from 4:45-5:30 pm in the Auditorium.
Community Events
Health People Wood County has created a calendar of upcoming Community Events
for your reference. Check it out and enjoy a health community activity!