HIDALGO COUNTYWELLNESS BEAT |
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WELLNESS CHAMPION OF THE MONTHBrandy Salinas |
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“‘Hey, we need to try to stay healthy for our loved ones and for ourselves.’ I tell them all the time this is free to us, county employees. We should take advantage." Brandy started to make a change to her health when the Hidalgo County Wellness Program started in 2019. She sees the difference and is grateful for the program to guide her. |
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The Wellness Exchange: A YouTube Series |
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Photos: Diana Huallpa, the Hidalgo County Wellness Program Coordinator, interviews Dr. Rudy Alvarez, a physician for South Texas Health System, for the program's newly launched YouTube series, The Wellness Exchange. |
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The Hidalgo County Wellness Program recently launched a YouTube Channel! The wellness team is excited about this new project that will raise awareness and continue to promote a culture of prevention and wellness. Along with its launch, the program premiered a series, exclusively on YouTube, called "The Wellness Exchange". | | |
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The series will cover different health topics every week. The wellness team will speak to different medical professionals from different fields on topics ranging from mental health to COVID-19 long-term effects to fitness and nutrition. A new episode will be released every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Make sure to head on over to the Hidalgo County Wellness Program YouTube Channel and subscribe. |
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Health Talk: Immunization Awareness |
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The Wellness Program hosted its Health Talk: Immunization Awareness event virtually in mid-June. Dr. Audrey Gutierrez returned to discuss why immunizations are important and the stigma and myths surrounding them. Dr. Gutierrez covered a brief history of vaccines and, based on their age, which ones people should receive at a certain time in their life. Watch the entire presentation below! | | |
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We invite you to join us for our webinars of the month that we will host in partnership with Deer Oaks EAP Services to bring awareness about menopause in the workplace and money management. |
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| | Understanding Menopause in the Workplace Friday, July 2 at 10:00 A.M. | | |
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| | Successful Money Management — Taking Control of Your Personal Finances Friday, July 16 at 10:00 A.M. | | |
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Employee Assistance Program |
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Challenges in life can happen unexpectedly. So it is good to know that Hidalgo County employees have access to Deer Oaks EAP Services that provide for you and your dependents, and household members. |
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The county's employee assistance program covers short-term counseling sessions for its employees. Deer Oaks puts you in contact with licensed counselors to address personal concerns, such as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and addiction. Other services include legal and financial consultation, identity theft assistance, work-life services, child and elderly care referrals, and, for once a year per participant, transportation reimbursement for ride fares. Call the Deer Oaks 24/7 hotline at 888-993-7650 for more information about its services. You can also email them at eap@deeroaks.com to connect you with a specialist. |
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Mindfulness Moment: Virtual Vacation |
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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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Get the Hidalgo County Wellness Beat every month! |
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