HIDALGO COUNTY

WELLNESS BEAT

WELLNESS CHAMPION OF THE MONTH

Abran Gonzalez

"Think about, 'Do it now!' That's how I see it."

 

Abran sat down with us to discuss his healthy lifestyle but noted it was not always like that. He wasted no time after feeling the first sign of discomfort in his body.

 
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Nominate a Potential Wellness Champion

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 Wellness Champion of the Month!

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WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT

Hidalgo County 2021 Wellness Fair Got Employees Engaged with Health Partners

The Hidalgo County 2021 Wellness Fair was a tremendous success!

 

More than 700 people registered for this year's wellness fair, including county employees and dependents, and the positive feedback we have received is overwhelming.

 

The Wellness Program team is thrilled to see how many county employees took advantage of this interactive event — a first for the Wellness Program.

 

If you attended the event but missed out on a presentation, you still have access to the event website until November 28, 2021. All the live sessions were recorded and are now available on-demand in the auditorium. Additionally, employees who were not able to register before the event can still do so and access the on-demand event as well.

Revisit the Event

The attendees most engaged during presentations and at the booths were awarded prizes worth in total over $2,000. Winners will be contacted soon with information regarding their pick-up of the prizes.

“Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

 

– World Health Organization, 1948

UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS

We invite you to join us for our webinars of the month that we will host in partnership with Deer Oaks EAP Services.

 

Managing the Stress of the Holidays

Friday, Nov. 5 at 10:00 A.M.

 
Register Here
 

Moving from Manager to Leader

Monday, Nov. 29 at 1:00 P.M.

 
Register Here
More Wellness Events

WELLNESS RESOURCES

Preventative Measure Program:

Health Risk Assessment

The Preventative Measure Program is an incentive-based program that county employees and their dependents over the age of 18 covered by the county’s medical insurance, Aetna, can participate in.

 

To be eligible for an incentive, you would need to complete:

 

  1. Aetna Online Health Risk Assessment
  2. Annual physical exam
  3. Lab work at Quest or Labcorp

 

Watch a tutorial on how to access the health risk assessment below.

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Recipe – Balanced Meal of the Month

One Pan Turmeric Lemon Rice and Chicken with Kale

2 Servings • 5 min prep • 45 min cook

50 mins total • 390 calories

 

 

 
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COVID-19 Active Testing Location - Google My Maps

This is a map showing the active COVID-19 testing locations covered by Aetna, Hidalgo County's medical insurance.

Mindfulness Moment: Noting Senses

Practicing mindfulness, a meditation type that involves breathing exercises, has multiple benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety.

 

Check out our new Mindfulness Video!

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