The Wellness Committee invites you to take part in a Scavenger Hunt starting September 19! HEALTHY HUNTING! Everyone who participates will be entered into drawings for prizes! WHAT? Learn about employee resources that support your well-being WHEN? Surveys need to be submitted by Monday, October 3 HOW DOES IT WORK? Visit these 3 websites to find answers to the Healthy Hunting Survey Employee
1 in 3 adults have Pre-Diabetes. Do you? A Diabetes Prevention Program Just For You! Starting October 28 This program consists of 16-weekly classes to help people who have pre-diabetes or who are at high risk for Type 2 Diabetes make realistic and achievable lifestyle changes that can cut their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 50%. IT WORKS!
FREE Flu Shots start September 8! The Flu Vaccine: Your Best Shot at Stopping the Flu FREE Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics Safe: drive-through – stay in your car and wear your mask! No appointment needed Quick Free Now, more than ever, protect yourself & others September Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics Thursday, Sept 8, 1 to 4pm– Homestead Aquatic Center
Please join us for a Wellness@Work book discussion on October 5! Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nasgaski Wednesday, October 5, 12 to 1pm Join us wherever you are through Zoom! Join library staff member Maia James on Zoom to discuss the book Burnout and share your takeaways about sources of anxiety and stress and practical strategies for managing them. Even if you don’t
Please join us for a Wellness@Work Lunch-and-Learn at 1pm on Wednesday, September 14! Nutrition and COVID-19 Infection Wednesday, September 14, 1 to 1:45pm Join us wherever you are through Zoom! Come to our virtual L&L to learn about nutritional needs: When recovering from COVID-19 infection During Long COVID Presenter: Natalia Adamson, Clinical Dietitian UNC Family Medicine and Town of Chapel Hill Wellness Clinic
Insured employees, retirees & dependents can receive after-hours care – with NO copay – from 5 to 9pm, Monday through Friday, at UNC Urgent Care at the Family Medicine Center. When? From 5 to 9pm, Monday–Friday Who? Open to insured employees, pre-65 retirees and dependents with after-hours healthcare needs Where? UNC Urgent Care at The Family Medicine Center, 590 Manning
Did you miss a recent Lunch & Learn? Now you can listen to a recording and get presentation files at https://chapelhillwellnessatwork.org/health-education/lunch-and-learn/. Taming the Worry Monster (Oct. 13) Eat Healthy, Live Long, Live Strong! (Sept. 22)
Starting October 4, your connection with the Wellness Clinic changed from the Wellness@Work Portal to UNC My Chart and EPIC. To learn more, including how to communicate with clinic staff and how to schedule an appointment, click “Connect with the Wellness Clinic” on the Wellness@Work website: chapelhillwellness@work.org As always, we are available by phone: 919-968-2796 Look forward to connecting with you soon, Wellness Clinic Staff
Why It’s Even More Crucial to Quit Smoking Now COVID-19 has become a global pandemic that now impacts everyone. The virus has proven it can drastically affect patients of any age, gender, or income level, and it is even more deadly for patients who are older and for patients that have any chronic health conditions. COVID-19 falls under the coronavirus
Have you heard the great news? Dependents covered on the Town’s health insurance can receive Wellness Clinic Care at no cost. Insured employees, retirees & dependents can receive after-hours care – with NO copay – from 5 to 9pm, Monday through Friday, at UNC Urgent Care at the Family Medicine Center. How does this all work? For dependents covered on
