Do you have questions about the 2016 Passport? Need help completing the online personal health assessment or “PHA”? Wondering what counts as a qualifying Healthy MEE activity?

Come to a Healthy MEE Assistance Workshop this fall!

McClellan

• Tuesday, 9/27: 2:30p-4p @ HR Conference Room
• Tuesday, 10/11: 11a-1p @ Bonavita Room
• Tuesday, 10/18: 2:30p-4p @ HR Conference Room

Nott

• Tuesday, 9/27: 11a-1p @ Dining Rooms 1 & 2
• Tuesday, 10/11: 2:30p-4p @ Dining Rooms 1 & 2

Clifton Park

• Tuesday, 10/18: 11a-1p @ Conference Room

See you there!

 

Attend an on-site Know Your Numbers event next week to find out your numbers for A1C (blood sugar), cholesterol, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI)!

Know Your Numbers is confidential and free for all Ellis Medicine employees.

Ellis Hospital – REGISTER HERE

• Monday, September 19
• 7am-2pm
• Graham Auditorium

MSHC – REGISTER HERE

• Tuesday, September 20
• 9am-2pm
• Robb Auditorium

Each screening participant will be entered to win a prize on their campus! Register online for a screening and your chances to win will be doubled!

Do you know your numbers for blood pressure, A1C (blood sugar), cholesterol, and BMI?

Keeping track of these numbers can provide a glimpse of your health status and risk for certain diseases and conditions. Find out your numbers at quick and convenient onsite Know Your Numbers screenings!

Ellis Hospital – REGISTER HERE

• Monday, September 19
• 7am-2pm
• Graham Auditorium

MSHC – REGISTER HERE

• Tuesday, September 20
• 9am-2pm
• Robb Auditorium

No fasting is required and all it takes is 15 minutes and a finger stick. Plus, each screening participant will be entered to win a prize on their campus! Register online for a screening and your chances to win will be doubled! Raffle prizes are valued at $150 each.

Know Your Numbers is confidential and free for all Ellis Medicine employees.

Hydration Tip: Although water is the best option for fluid intake, other liquids can count too. Just be aware of the extra sugar, calories, fat, and caffeine in beverages other than water.

• Drink Anytime: water
• Drink Regularly: milk, tea, and coffee (be aware of caffeine!)
• Drink Moderately: fruit juices and low calorie soft drinks
• Drink Rarely: sugar-sweetened beverages

For a good visual, see this infographic on Healthy Hydration.

Don’t forget to track your water intake for the last week of the challenge! Be sure to submit your weekly water intake online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HydrateEval, or plan to submit your water tracker at Wellness Wednesday on September 7.

Hydration Tip: When we are physically active, our bodies need additional fluids. On average, people lose 2-5% of their body weight from water with every workout. Drink more water during exercise to ensure your body does not become dehydrated.

• At 2% body weight loss from dehydration, symptoms like muscle cramps begin.
• At 5-7% body weight loss from dehydration, symptoms like dry mouth and dizziness begin.
• At 8% body weight loss from dehydration, more severe symptoms occur and medical attention is needed.

Don’t forget to submit your weekly water intake online! Or, plan to submit your water tracker at Wellness Wednesday on September 7.