Employee Wellness, Uncategorized
WOW Tip of the Week – Use the resources around you
Sometimes it is easy to forget about the fitness resources we have around us. Out of sight, out of mind. Take a look around the organization and see what resources you can tap into that will help maintain or improve your fitness level during the winter months.
Here are a few tips:
- Use the employee gym. This is a wonderful resource for all employees and it is FREE of charge + it is open 24/7. It’s a breeze to hop on a bike, treadmill and elliptical for a few minutes during the day. Get a badge from the ED desk to let you in to the gym if you are working out after hours. If you work at a satellite, check with your therapy department on their policy of using gym equipment during non patient hours.
- Walk the halls on your break and/or lunch. If the gym isn’t your thing, take a brisk walk around the halls of the organization. Create a loop that you like, grab a co-worker or two, and catch up on each other’s happenings while you walk.
- Use the stairs. Go up and down the stairs a few extra times in row or just more frequently throughout the day. You burn more calories than walking on level ground and it also gives a little boost to your tush.
Marketing
New Diabetes Brochure!
Thank you to Julie Miller for offering her expertise to help complete this printed brochure explaining Diabetes to our patients. Download it here
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Read what one patient said about Urgency Services in PC
Hats off to Breanna Cook and Nurse Michelle in PC….
Read here
Employee Wellness
WOW Tip of the Week-Healthy Choices at Holiday Parties
‘Tis the season for parties! And….weight gain. High calorie foods are pretty much par for the course over the holidays, contributing to holiday weight gain.
The average weight gain over the holidays is only 1-2 pounds. Not bad, right? The problem is we never actually lose this weight. Over time, this could mean a gain of 20 pounds in a 10-year period in addition to the other pounds we may have put on during that time.
If watching your waistline is important to you, here are 5 smart ways to keep calories in check at parties this holiday season:
- Don’t go to a party hungry. It’s probably not a good idea to “save up” and avoid eating all day because you have a party that evening. This strategy sets you up for overeating later on. Eat a snack before you go so you don’t arrive at the party famished.
- Have a DIY Wine Spritzer. Cut your calories by mixing equal parts of wine and club soda for a fun, bubbly drink.
- Outsmart the buffet. Use the smallest plate available and try not to stack your food-single stories only! Standing next to the food table while you mingle may have you entering the-Mindless Eating Zone. Who knows how many calories you will consume! Take your plate of food, sit down and enjoy.
- Look for smarter choices: some good options are peel and eat shrimp, sweet potatoes, angel food cake, baked apples, lean ham, bruschetta, fruit, other lean meats or even a light version of artichoke/spinach dip.
- Don’t forget the water. We often confuse our body’s thirst cues for hunger cues. Keep a glass of water within reach during the party.
Some information was inspired by SparkPeople
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Silent Auction starts @ 1:30 TODAY!
• Biding will start at 1:30pm & end promptly at 3:30PM.
• Photos of all items will be posted to the intranet at 1:30pm.
• Bids can be placed by calling meeting room 1 at ext. 3375
Happy bidding! 🙂
Employee Wellness
Salvation Army Bell Ringing-Community Service Event for December
The Salvation Army Bell Ringing flyer 
Once again, FirstLight employees will have the opportunity to provide bell ringing for The Salvation Army this holiday season. All money raised is kept local for victims in 2016. Opportunities are available in Mora, Pine City and Hinckley this year! All you have to do is contact the coordinator in that area and schedule a time that works for you (see attached flyer for info).
This is a great opportunity to involve family members as well.
Thank you for serving and have the happiest of holidays!
click here to download the flyer The Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Employee Wellness
Community Service Committee members distribute winter gear
FirstLight employees collected $524.00 in coins to purchase winter items for 5 schools in our service area.
A variety of snow pants, boots, hats, mittens, ear muffs, and socks were purchased locally and delivered to elementary schools in Ogilvie, Pine City, Hinckley, and Mora over the past week. Each school received a large WellnessFirst tote packed with winter items! The schools were very thankful for our contribution and will work with their school social worker and teaching staff to distribute to students in need.
Thank you once again to all who contributed to this cause.