Employee Wellness
Message from our Superintendent on Wellness...
Our District’s strength and success depends on you. Our Wellness Program offers a holistic approach to ensuring you have the resources you need to make good choices, whether in the classroom or at home, that can help us live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
Your participation in this effort is completely voluntary. Each of us can take steps, even small ones, to improve our overall well-being. We hope you will join us by participating in this worthwhile effort and take full advantage of the opportunities it offers you.
Coby Dennis
Superintendent
What is the Wellness Program?
The Wellness Programs strives to offer activities which support the health and well-being of the Boise School District members at work, at home, and into retirement.
Why Should I participate?
The District rewards you for taking responsibility for your health by offering the Wellness Medical Plan for those who earn 275 Wellness Points and complete the REQUIRED Health Assessment. This means lower monthly premiums, lower deductibles and copays, and sustained and improved health.
How Do I Participate?
If you have not done so, register with WellRight
Complete the REQUIRED Health Assessment by March 31, 2024
Earn 275 points by completing the activities you choose - track your points on the WellRight platform. See the calendar below for a schedule of events!
Optional - Earn additional points and unlock the REWARDS Mall located on the WellRight platform
What if I have a medical condition or I am under a doctor’s care?
If it is unreasonable or inadvisable to participate in the Wellness Program Activities, complete the REQUIRED Health Assessment and submit an EXEMPTION FROM WELLNESS Form to support@wellright.com by March 31, 2024.
2023-24 Wellness Program Overview
Watch this video to learn helpful information about this year's Wellness Program!
2023-24 Benefits Overview Project.mp4Biometric Screenings & The Take Charge Program
The District hosted Screening events administered by Saint Alphonsus include the following tests:
Blood Pressure
Hemoglobin A1C and a Fasting Glucose Test
Height and Weight for a Body Mass Index
Waist measurement
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Lipid Panel
All screenings are limited to those on the District Medical Plan covered by Regence Blue Shield. To sign up for your screening, visit your personal WellRight portal.
Learn more about what to expect at your Screening....
Next Steps - Take Charge of Your Health
What is Take Charge? 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.
For more information, login to your personal WellRight portal.
2023.BSD TakeChargeBloodPressure (1 sheet).pdfTake Charge - Blood Pressure
2023.BSD.TakeChargeA1CProgram (1 sheet).pdfTake Charge - A1C
2023.BSD.Take Charge. LDL Program (1 sheet).pdfTake Charge - LDL
2023.BSD.TakeChargeBMI (1 sheet).pdfTake Charge - BMI
Prefer to visit your own physician?
If you prefer to visit your own physician for your biometric screening, take this form and have your doctor's office complete the Health Care Provider section. Follow the instructions on the form to submit your results to earn Wellness Points.
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. Employees can call 208-367-6225 to schedule an appointment.
2023.2024 Biometric Screening Form 9-11-2023.pdfWellness Challenges Offered in Partnership with Saint Alphonsus
Earn Wellness Points by participating in these District-wide challenges. Visit your personal WellRight portal for dates and to register!
Stress & Your Appetite
Build A Better Meal
Presentations Offered in Partnership with Saint Alphonsus
Earn Wellness Points by attending one or both of these presentations offered by Saint Alphonsus.
2022.2023 Wellness Presentation Flyer.pdfNot able to attend a scheduled presentation? Schedule an additional presentation date.
See this flyer to learn how.
2023-24 Wellness Memos & Newsletters
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
WellRight Support: support@wellright.com
Saint Alphonsus Corporate Health