Employee Wellness
The Employee Wellness Program aims to support employee health and wellbeing by offering no cost programs and services designed to help individuals adopt and sustain healthier lifestyles. Employees and Retirees under age 65 on the District's medical plan are eligible to participate.
NEW for 2024-25 - One Simplified Requirement...
Complete a biometric screening at a District location or with your own provider by March 31, 2025 to opt-in to the 2025-26 Wellness Medical plan.
2024-25 Employee Wellness Overview_Launch.mp4Why Biometric Screenings?
The results from a biometric screening identifies risk factors associated with chronic diseases allowing for early detection, prevention and possible treatment for better health outcomes.
Carrie-Biometric Screenings.mp4Blood Pressure
Hemoglobin A1C & Fasting Glucose Test
Height & Weight for a Body Mass Index
Waist measurement
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Lipid Panel
Kim-Take Charge.mp4Take Charge Program
The Take Charge Program is designed to help individuals manage their identified health risks from the biometric screening and prevent chronic illnesses. This program is offered at no cost to members on the District's medical plan, and provides support and expertise to those whose biometric screening results are outside the recommended targets for health.
2024-25 Alternative Screening Provider Form 2024-05-14.pdfVisiting Your Own Physician?
Wellness Program participants who complete their biometric screening with their own physician still have the option to work with a Registered Dietician and/or Registered Nurse with the Saint Alphonsus Corporate Health and Wellness department FREE of charge.
If it is unreasonable or inadvisable to participate in the Employee Wellness Program complete and submit an EXEMPTION FROM WELLNESS Form to sawellness@saintalphonsus.org by March 31, 2025 to opt-in to the 2025-26 Wellness Medical Plan.
2024-25 Programs: Scroll to the end for a calendar of events!
Lifted-Mental Well-being Program.mp4September 9th - October 14th
Lifted is a 6-week program on Thinkific focusing on mental health. It covers mental health issues, medication, diet, and exercise, with weekly activities, tips, and resources. Register Now!
SHIFT Lifestyle Medicine Program.mp4January 14th - March 11th
SHIFT is a 9-week virtual program exploring health and wellbeing through lifestyle medicine's six pillars. It includes weekly 60-minute sessions, daily check-ins, and health coaching for up to 30 participants. Register Now!
Blood Pressure Down.mp4August 12th - February 3rd
Blood Pressure Down is a 9-week self-paced course on the Thinkific platform, taught by healthcare professionals to help lower blood pressure. It covers risk factors, medication, diet, exercise, and stress management. Register Now!
Weightless 2024 Edited.mp4Weightless is a 10-week program, online and/or in-person, focusing on healthy lifestyle practices for weight management. Weekly videos, live Q&A, and discussion boards for support. Register Now!
2024-25 Campaigns:
2024-25 Regence Empower.mp4On Demand
Learn about Regence Empower, your personalized well-being experience, in this five minute video.
Regence Empower is there to help you build healthy habits and EARN REWARDS.
Trust Your Gut VIDEO.mp4October 21st - November 15th
Trust Your Gut is a 4-week online campaign designed to boost your gut health through educational videos, action items, and weekly surveys. Topics include gut health, probiotics, prebiotics, food intolerances, gut-brain connection, sleep, stress management, and when to seek medical advice. Register Now!
Strong & Limber (2).mp4February 3rd - February 28th
Strong & Limber is a 4-week online campaign focused on building strength and flexibility through simple exercises and resources. The program includes weekly 5-minute educational videos, action items, and surveys. Register Now!
Presentations & Coaching:
Mindfulness & Positive Psychology (2).mp4A 45-minute webinar including a 30-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A, covering mindfulness, positive psychology, their connection, and practices to incorporate into daily life. Register Now!
Additional presentations available by request.
Bite Size Fitness for Busy Lives.mp4A 45-minute webinar including a 30-minute presentation and 15-minute Q&A, focusing on the benefits of fitness for health and longevity and ways to incorporate more movement into busy schedules. Register Now!
Additional presentations available by request.
Health Coaching Appointments
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Health coaching is a unique approach to making change in your life happen. It is not about giving you a diet or workout plan; it is about working together to create a vision for your health and well-being by developing attainable goals.
You and your dependents on the medical plan are eligible for six health coaching sessions at no cost to you.
Nutrition Coaching Appointments
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Registered Dietitians can help you obtain expert information for your specific nutrition needs, plan healthier meals for your family and set goals for achieving a healthy balance of food choices and daily exercise.
You and your dependents on the medical plan are eligible for six health coaching sessions at no cost to you.
Spine Wellness Enhanced Benefit
This benefit covers outpatient office visits for spine wellness care with a provider associated with this benefit. The member will complete an initial consult with a spine wellness physician who will determine if conservative care is an appropriate treatment plan for them. If so, the doctor will refer that patient to seek follow-up treatment with a physical therapist associated with the Saint Alphonsus Acute Spine Care Center. For information or to make an appointment call (208) 302-3760.
St. Alphonsus Spine Wellness Benefit - Informational Flyer & Contact Information
Spine Wellness Benefit - Dr. John Lattin, MD online appointment scheduling
Spine Wellness Informational Videos - Wellness and injury prevention information
Employee Wellness Newsletters
Live Well, Work Well Newsletter - November 2024.pdf11-2024_Health Insights Newsletter.pdf