2022 Employee Health and Wellness Program - October Newsletter

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October Women's Health Awareness

Stay tuned for Men's Health Awareness month in November... 

2023 Benefits Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment Ends

REMINDER: Open Enrollment Ends October 14th! 

All full-time employees must login to Workday to verify their 2023 benefit elections - even if no changes are being made.

Employees can also add or modify their medical, dental, vision and flexible spending plans for 2023, including adding or dropping eligible dependents.

Changes made during the open enrollment time period will be effective January 1, 2023.


 Upcoming Events...

 

Healthy Life Tips for Women | Tea Time & Learn Workshop

Day 1: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | OMUC Training Center (1425 S. Bon View)

Day 2: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | OMUC Training Center (1425 S. Bon View)

Tea Time

Join us over tea time, on either date, to review core ways to create a basic blueprint for better health – mind, body, and spirit. We’ll review key health risk factors, and discuss screenings, diet, exercise, and sleep tips that can help. Explore the impact of stress and learn how friendships, fun, and purpose can help you to be healthier. Join us to chart your path to wellness!

 

RSVP for either date by emailing: 

Brandy Martinez, bmartinez@ontarioca.gov

by Thursday, October 20th

HURRY, space is limited!


 

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness

Wed. Wear Pink

 

Did you know 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime?

 

To support and raise awareness for Breast Cancer, wear pink every Wednesday in October.


On-Demand Virtual Webcasts

 

The Power of Gratitude

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An “attitude of gratitude” brings with it a world of benefits, from improving relationships to feeling happier at work. We’ll look at the science behind these benefits and review ways to make gratitude a regular part of your day. Join us as we learn how to harness the power of gratitude to enrich and empower even during difficult times.

 

Visit the link below to view the virtual webcast:

http://www.cigna.com/EAPWebcasts

 

A Certificate of Attendance is available for this presentation. On-demand replay will also be available starting two (2) hours after the live presentation.

To view on-demand replay: Click the above link. When you log into the Wellness Webcast portal, you can choose to attend this seminar, register for upcoming seminars, or attend other on-demand seminars.


 

Thriving Through Uncertainty

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Living with unpredictability and unknowns can cause anxiety, fear, and discomfort. Explore strategies for coping with reactions to an uncertain world. We’ll cover how to make decisions and take action at home and at work, even when the outcome is hard to predict. Learn how to move past living with uncertainty to thriving through it.

 

Log in to register for this seminar at:

http://www.cigna.com/EAPWebcasts

 

A Certificate of Attendance is available for this presentation. On-demand replay will also be available starting two (2) hours after the live presentation.

To view on-demand replay: Click the above link. When you log into the Wellness Webcast portal, you can choose to attend this seminar, register for upcoming seminars, or attend other on-demand seminars.


Medical Benefits | Women's Health

Women's Health

Be proactive by staying on top of preventive care like breast and cervical cancer screenings.

Such preventive care services are at no cost through the City's CalPERS medical plans.

For more information, reach out to the Benefits Division at x2433.


You Matter

Additional Resources

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We all experience life changes and challenges from time to time. When you need some extra support, it's reassuring to know that the EAP is always just a call or click away. 

EAP services are all confidential and available at no additional cost to you and your household members. 

EAP can help with a range of issues, including: 

> Managing stress

> Dealing with depression, anxiety and other                 mental health issues

> Going through grief and loss

> Addressing legal needs and financial                           questions

> Repairing and growing relationships

> Finding caregiver solutions

EAP

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Special Needz Coffee

Special Needz Coffee

Special Needz Coffee was established to provide an opportunity for adults with special needs and/or mental illnesses to work in the community, while providing a unique customer service experience with exquisite coffee. The quality and taste that you will experience with Special Needz Coffee will truly be one of a kind. Special Needz Coffee strives to empower individuals with special needs and/or mental illnesses to have a positive impact in the world by employing 95% of the staff from their respective communities. 

  Transpark Business Park's Parking Lot (2920 Inland Empire Blvd Suite 108)     Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENU! 

Are you interested in having Special Needz Coffee at your next event? Email the Special Needz Coffee Team at Support@specialneedzcoffee.com with your event details! 

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