Final weigh-ins for the summer's wellness challenge is underway! The Wellness Program is wrapping up its Let's Hydrate Hidalgo! Wellness Challenge this week. Once we have completed all the weigh-ins, winners for the men and women categories will be announced.
We want to thank everyone who participated in this 8-week challenge! The program appreciates all of you and hope you keep up the good work you have put into your health.
Health Talk: Breast Cancer Screenings & Facts
Photo: Angela Varela-Espinosa, the clinical research coordinator, from DHR Health speaks at the Health Department staff during a Health Talk.
Last month, the Employee Wellness Program hosted a Health Talk at the Health Department with DHR Health.
Angela Varela-Espinosa, the clinical research coordinator, discussed breast cancer screenings and highlighted facts. Attendees enjoyed a lunch and offered overall positive feedback about the presentation.
Keep an eye out on your email this month for our Wellness Campaign about cholesterol education and awareness.
The Wellness Program spoke to Dr. Maria Madrid with South Texas Health System earlier this year on an episode of The Wellness Exchange to understand what cholesterol is and why managing it is important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Watch the full episode below!
The Wellness Exchange returns with all-new interviews starting Wednesday, September 7!
Check out this clip of one of our upcoming interviews where we spoke to Dr. Efrain Rodriguez with South Texas Health System. He sat down with Diana Salinas to discuss obesity medicine.
Visit the Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Program YouTube Channel to watch past interviews with health professionals. Make sure to hit the "subscribe" button!
"Look at my age. Try to [tell yourself], ‘You know, I want to do something to better myself.’"
Berta does not like to sit down for too long. She's always on her feet. She shared with us how being diagnosed with diabetes pushed her to be more active in her life.
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!
“Why let go of yesterday? Because yesterday has already let go of you."
– Steve Maraboli
UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Employees
Friday, September 9 at 10 A.M.
Successful employees share many common traits such as integrity, a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. This session is an overview of these and other characteristics important to career success, and outlines several strategies for integrating these traits into out own lives.
Employees who grew up in different time periods can have different values, different priorities, and different communication skills. This session explores those differences and suggests strategies for effectively motivating employees from each generation.
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.
