Healthy ME Updates

JET DENTALRETURNS WITH ONSITE DENTAL SERVICE AT NOTT STREET CAMPUS!

We are excited to bring back a great benefit for Ellis Medicine employees. Jet Dental, a professional dental team, will be on the Nott Street campus to provide comprehensive exams, cleanings, and x-rays for employees and dependents. It is billed through your dental insurance.

  • Ellis Hospital-Graham Auditorium
  • Tuesday, February 3 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

To register:

  • Call 801.430.9262
  • Email hello@jetdental.com
  • or book online HERE

Download the FAQ Flyer HERE


JOIN THE WELLCOME BACK to WELLNESS CHALLENGE on PASSPORT 4 GOOD | JANUARY 5-FEBRUARY 1!

The holiday season can be rough for even the most structured wellness routines and healthy habits. The WELLcome Back Challenge is a 4-week program created to help ease you back into a New Year’s wellness routine, after a planned (or unplanned) holiday hiatus.
REGISTER HERE on Passport 4 Good! This challenge is meant to be easy to follow and execute and you will receive weekly emails and guidance along the way! Random raffle prizes for all who finish include:

  • Walking Pads
  • Vitamix Immersion Blenders
  • LL Bean Snow Tubes
  • YETI lunch bags
  • Bluetooth Headphones

The rules are simple, 5 days a week:

  • Do at least 1, 10-minute session of intentional movement per day
  • Deep breathe, meditate or stretch 2 minutes a day
  • Eat at least 4 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
  • Drink at least 5, 8oz glasses of water a day (40 oz)

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERED at ELLIS HOSPITAL BEGINNING IN JANUARY

Take Charge of Your Health Diabetes Prevention Program! If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, the Prevent T2 lifestyle change program can help!

THE FREE PROGRAM OFFERS:

  • A CDC-approved curriculum
  • The skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress
  • A trained lifestyle coach to guide and encourage you
  • Support from other participants with the same goals as you

To learn more email DPPCCCCS@ccalbany.org, visit us at www.carecoordinationcc.org, call Maureen Antalek at 838-900-5506 our view their flyers below.

Information session at Ellis Hospital | 10 AM on December 15 | Conference Room ELH B6


15 CARDIAC CLASSIC ENTRY FEES SPONSORED BY HEALTHY ME

Join us for our 44th Annual Cardiac Classic on Thanksgiving morning, November 27 at Central Park, Schenectady. Registration is now open! When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) 8:00 a.m. 2 Mile Wellness Walk 9:00 a.m. 5K Race – (pre-registration is required) 10:00 a.m. 1 Mile Kids’ Fun Run Where: Central Park, Schenectady Cost: $20 per Wellness Walker (+ $2.24 fee)= $22.24 $30 per 5K runner (+ $2.74 fee) = $32.74 Register Now! Free: Kids’ Fun Run Volunteers are needed and welcome!

  1. Please email shebert@mvphealthcare.com for the registration code if you are interested. The code is for Ellis employees only, while supplies last.
  2. Once you have the code visit the registration page 2025 Ellis Cardiac Classic Registration Page
  3. Register as an individual and enter our code on checkout

Register by 11/23 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

For more information visit https://www.raceentry.com/ellis-cardiac-classic/race-information


FREE FRESH FRUIT WITH ANY PURCHASE: ELLIS CAFETERIAS *NOVEMBER 10-21

In partnership with Ellis Dining Services, Healthy ME is excited to kick-off our pilot FREE Fresh Fruit campaign this November 10! For two weeks in November, Ellis Employees can enjoy an apple, orange or banana with any purchase.

*Please note corrected dates and limit to 1 piece per employee per day. This is a pilot program that may expand in 2026.