The Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Program would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2022 Hidalgo County Winter Wellness Fair last month!
Many employees attended the event in-person at the Precinct 2 Indoor Sports Complex in Pharr or online through the virtual platform.
Thank you for all of your support!
H-E-B Wellness Demonstration
at Juvenile Justice Center
Photo: Stephanie Cowart, H-E-B Registered Dietitian, presented to employees at the Juvenile Justice Center.
Last month, the Wellness Program invited Stephanie Cowart, a registered dietitian from H-E-B Wellness Nutrition Services, to hold a cooking demonstration at the Juvenile Justice Center. She put together a couple of tasty treats for the group.
Cowart prepared no-bake oatmeal cookies and fruit tacos. The oatmeal cookies consisted of peanut butter, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, oatmeal, and raisins. The fruit tacos were made with whole wheat tortillas, a hazelnut spread, sliced bananas and strawberries, and shredded coconut.
H-E-B dietitian services can be provided to Hidalgo County employees and their dependents who are covered by the county's medical insurance.
Holiday Health Maintenance Challenge
Ends Soon!
Photo: Diana Salinas presents an employee from Precinct 1 Road and Bridge Department with his initial weigh-in measurements.
The Holiday Health Maintenance is coming to a close! The Wellness Program will be returning to departments visited back in November to weigh participants starting the week of January 16.
Participants are required to stay within 2 pounds of their initial weigh-in that took place before Thanksgiving.
There are also two bonus challenges that will end on January 13. Participants in those challenges were required to submit their number of steps for the week which needed to be at least 10,000 steps a week or attend the free fitness classes at the Precinct 2 Indoor Sports Complex at least two days a week.
WELLNESS CHAMPION OF THE MONTH
Juan Pablo Montes
"You never know what people are going through. Maybe just a little comment. Something positive cannot just brighten their day, but can change their lifestyle."
Juan Pablo shared with us his outlook on life and how conversations about certain topics can benefit one another.
Do you know someone who has made changes to improve their health and well-being? Nominate them below for a chance to be featured as the next Wellness Champion of the Month!
Did you know county employees have access to free fitness classes?
The Precinct 2 Indoor Sports Complex holds five 1-hour sessions Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, classes are available to all employee family members ages 13 and up.
A fan of podcasts? We'd like to help you out with suggestions. Every month we will highlight a few podcasts that cover health and wellness topics. Take a listen on your breaks or commute to work and home.
