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Hats off to FLHS employees!

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Hats off to the employees at FirstLight Health System who donated over 50 different types of Holiday gifts to both Fairview and Trailview Elementary schools brightening the holiday season of those children in need.

Giving tree delivery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cindy Paulson, Social Worker at Mora Schools and Deb Wright, PT, Health and Wellness Coodinator,  FirstLight Health System

Marketing

Look what we got in the mail!

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We received a very nice thank you card in the mail from Mr. Stan Kuchar for FirstLight’s donations of winter clothes to the area schools from funds obtained from the coin drive we sponsored last month.

Stan is a local, retired resident who spends most of his time recognizing others in the community for making a difference. His cards are handmade, using photos that he has taken himself.

Thanks Stan for making our day!

Stan K letter

Employee Wellness, Uncategorized

WOW Tip of the Week – Use the resources around you

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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.
Employee Wellness

WOW Tip of the Week-Healthy Choices at Holiday Parties

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‘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:

  1. 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.
  2. Have a DIY Wine Spritzer.  Cut your calories by mixing equal parts of wine and club soda for a fun, bubbly drink.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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