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Wednesday, May 15
Check out this week's wellness e-letter for Clearwater employees. Contact Kayla.Dyer@CignaHealthcare.com with questions or for more information.
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City of Clearwater Spring Fitness Challenge is On!
Don't miss out on the fun!
Our spring city of Clearwater Fitness Challenge is under way!
During the challenge, track ALL your active minutes for 6 weeks, up to 480 minutes each day. You can set personal goals and earn badges. You have the option to compete individually or as a team, so you can support and encourage others from the city.
At the end of the challenge, all those that compete will be entered to win a St. Pete Running Company gift card. Registration is currently closed.
- Teams Locked In: Tuesday, May 21
- Challenge Ends: Tuesday, June 11
- Last day to backlog Activity: Tuesday, June 18
If you have any questions or need any assistance, reach out to Wellbeing Coordinator Kayla Dyer at kayla.dyer@cignahealthcare.com.
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NAMI Walks Pinellas County 5K
Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m., England Brothers Park
Mental health continues to be at the forefront of the local conversation. On this day, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, will bring together hundreds of advocates, community leaders, organizations and individuals with lived experience to advocate for continuous support.
NAMI invites all city of Clearwater employees to take part in this event:
- Registration opens: 8 a.m.
- Event 9 a.m. to noon
- Opening ceremony
- Walk
- Entertainment/activities
- Vendor village
- Food trucks
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Onspot Dermatology Appointments for May 29 Are Full
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All OnSpot Dermatology appointments for May 29 are full.
OnSpot will be back on site July 3, 2024, at Ross Norton Recreation Center.
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City of Clearwater Mammogram Program
Susan cheek Needler Breast Cancer Center at Morton Plant Hospital Axelrod Pavilion
400 Pinellas Street, Suites 101/100, Clearwater, FL 33756
Designed especially for city of Clearwater employees, this VIP program gives first access to appointments and an exclusive gift for being a part of this event. For city of Clearwater employees and their covered spouses, your 3D mammogram screening is covered at 100 percent as an annual wellness screening once per calendar year for women age 40 and older.*
Appointments are available now.
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May 30, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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May 31, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Sept. 24, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Sept. 25, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Nov. 6, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
*Mammograms completed Nov. 6 will count toward 2025 Motivate Me incentives.
*If you do not have city of Clearwater insurance, contact your current provider for details on 3D mammogram coverage, co-pays and deductibles.
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BayCare Presents:
Breast Cancer Does Not Discriminate: Knowledge is Power
Breast cancer does not discriminate. We know that any woman of any race or ethnic background can get it and sometimes, even men. Many changes occur in your breasts during your lifetime. It is important to understand which changes are normal and which are not.
Knowledge is power, and understanding the common signs of breast cancer can make all the difference in early detection. Regular breast cancer screenings, including mammograms and clinical breast exams, play a crucial role in detecting the condition at its early stages. Join us to learn about breast cancer risk factors, warning signs, and other breast conditions.
Breast Cancer Does Not Discriminate: Knowledge is Power
- May 21
- Noon to 12:45 p.m.
- Bailey Dimke, APRN
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MissionSquare May Financial Wellness Webinars
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Real Life, Real Support: Brought To You By Cigna's EAP
Minding Your Mental Health
We know there are many ways to improve our physical health, but we can lose sight of the fact that the same is true for our mental health.
Join us to talk about how self-care can help build emotional strength, stability and vitality. We’ll share ideas for how you can invest in your wellbeing each day and how professional support can play a role.
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Breaking the Stigma
The city's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided at no cost to employees who are covered on the city's health insurance and household members. EAP offers unlimited telephonic counseling and up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per person, per issue, with a licensed professional through a confidential program that is protected by state and federal laws.
Professional services are available to help address a variety of problems that can negatively affect well-being: anxiety, stress, depression, life improvement, family and/or marriage problems, grief and bereavement, substance abuse, gambling and other addictions, and legal and financial concerns.
Employee and family members may register and create a user ID on MyCigna.com to access even more EAP services.
Required Employer ID: clearwater
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Al-Anon Is Here To Help
Has your life become unmanageable because of a friend or loved one’s drinking? Are you searching for personal serenity in the chaos of these life events? Would you consider sharing fellowship with your peers who are experiencing similar situations to find peace?
While Al-anon doesn’t give advice, it does offer guidance on implementing self-care thus improving self-worth. Positive self-worth empowers someone to change their attitudes and behaviors. Focusing on oneself becomes the path to recovery. In Al-Anon members practice the three C’s: I did not cause it; I cannot control it; I cannot cure it. Al-Anon meetings provides a safe environment for the individual to learn from the experience, strength, and hope of their peers.
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How do you know if Al-Anon can help you? Take a moment to reflect on these questions:
- Do you get blamed for someone else’s drinking?
- Do you minimize how much the drinking impacts you?
- Do you worry about someone else’s drinking?
- Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?
- Do you tell lies to cover up someone else’s drinking?
If you answer yes to even one of these questions, check out their website or reach out for more information.
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Volunteer as a LunchPal
Mentors change the lives of thousands of Pinellas County students each week. Research has shown that students who have mentors see improvement in their grades, attendance, behavior, social interactions with adults and outlook on school.
One-on-one mentoring sessions are designed to meet at least twice per month for 30 minutes on the student's lunch break.
Mentoring is an excellent way for individuals, businesses and community organizations to be impactful and transformative for students and schools who need support and additional caring adults.
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Employee Health Center
Women's Health Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer
- What is it? An HPV test and PAP look for precancerous cells on the cervix.
- When should you be screened? PAPs start at age 21 and typically end at age 65.
- What if left untreated? Precancerous cells can turn into cancer cells.
How to Prepare
- No special prep is needed before you have an HPV test.
- If you are on your period, you can still have the testing completed. Notify your doctor prior to exam.
- If getting a PAP, take steps to ensure accurate results:
- Avoid intercourse 2 days prior.
- Avoid douching 2 days prior.
- No vaginal medications or spermicides 2 days prior.
- Tell your doctor if you have done any of the above.
Win a Prize
- Get your PAP and/or HPV testing at the city's Employee Health Center or ob-gyn office, and have the results or a note sent to office.
- Cervical cancer screenings count toward your 2024 Motivate Me incentives.
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Understanding Food Labels for Better Health
Nutrition labels serve as a roadmap, guiding consumers toward healthier options and helping them maintain a balanced diet. Learn how you can better understand these labels to make healthier choices for yourself and your family.
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Skin Cancer Prevention Podcast
Learn about skin cancer and prevention tips from dermatologist, Dr. Dahlia Saleh, a board-certified dermatologist serving the St. Petersburg area for BayCare Medical Group, where she sees patients of all ages. |
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Water Bottles: Germs, Mold and Buildup
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From mold to germs, your water bottle could be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, putting your health at risk. With a little awareness and simple hygiene habits, we can keep our water bottles sanitized and our bodies hydrated. |
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Employee Well-Being Spotlight
Have you taken strides toward your well-being or completed a program through the city of Clearwater's wellness program and would like to share?
Email Kayla.Dyer@MyClearwater.com to be featured in the NEW Employee Well-Being Spotlight.
No stride in health is too big or too small. Share your story to help encourage your colleagues to live a life full of vitality!
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Own Your Wellness. Own Your Health.
Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at any age. That is where Omada comes in. Omada is a no-cost-to-you virtual care program that offers private and personal care to help improve your health by building healthy habits that can fit into your busy lifestyle.
With Omada:
- Get paired with a certified coach (and clinical specialist), who offers personalized guidance about nutrition, exercise, and self-care.
- Get a personalized care plan that helps you improve your eating habits and rethink diets without cutting out favorite meals and counting calories.
- Receive a welcome kit with connected smart devices to help monitor your
progress and show results – yours to keep at no additional cost.
*If you or your covered adult dependents are enrolled in the city's medical plan offered through Cigna, are at risk for type 2 diabetes or heart disease, and are accepted into the program, you'll receive the program at no additional cost.
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CONTACT THE WELLNESS COORDINATOR
Kayla Dyer
If you have questions about the city's wellness offerings or health and lifestyle information, reach out to Cigna Wellbeing Coordinator, Kayla Dyer. She can be reached at Kayla.Dyer@MyClearwater.com or (727) 603-0071.
In-person office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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OnSpot Dermatology
May 29 & July 3
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BayCare Mammogram Screenings
May 30 & 31
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NAMIWalks Pinellas County 5K
May 18
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