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All state employees are invited to this year’s vendor expo. We have included a second date and location in Tulsa. Representatives from voluntary payroll deduction vendors and the 2019 health, dental and vision insurance providers will showcase their plans to state employees. A variety of wellness screenings will be available, as well as select vaccinations. The expo is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at both locations. If you have any questions, contact vpd@omes.ok.gov.
Dates and Locations:
- Sept. 11, 2019, in OKC at the Capitol Complex Concourse Theater, C-47 and C-48 Conference Rooms, located in the tunnel between the Will Rogers and Sequoyah buildings.
- Sept. 26, 2019, in Tulsa, at the Robert S. Kerr and J. Howard Edmondson Office Buildings located at 440 S. Houston.
The New Direction program offers something different from common weight loss programs. While it provides a motivational, encouraging and supportive atmosphere, the approach is science-based and mindful to overall aspects of health behavior that may attribute not only to our weight but also to overall well-being. The 12-week pilot program included a variety of topics covered by Thrive and health professionals.
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Becky Varner, RD
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State Agency Soccer League Busy with End of Season Games
The SASL has a good partnership with Oklahoma’s Energy FC, which allows use of their practice field for regular season soccer games. On Aug. 24, Energy FC gave state employees and their families a discounted price to attend their game, which was preceded by our own SASL All-Star game. The final season playoff games will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Energy FC practice fields at 2600 N.E. 63rd St. in Oklahoma City, just east of the OOKC-County Health Department. Games begin at 9 a.m. with the last game starting at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be there, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come out to watch your agency in the playoffs.
Softball Playoffs Scheduled for Sept. 4
Even though there were some warm summer evenings for the softball games, the state employees enjoyed fun and good competition. Come watch the playoff tournament – games will start at 6:30 p.m on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The final game will be played at Eggeling Stadium at Wheeler Park, 1120 S. Western Ave., just off Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City. Nice bleachers are available for seating or you can bring your own. Find out when your team plays.
Basketball Crowns New Champions
It was an exciting game between the ODOT Road Warriors and Langston University LUnatics. Both teams entered the championship game with no losses. Updates to the league are planned for next year, so we hope to see you.
Champions LUnatics from Langston University
Triathlon-in-a-Month Challenge Results
July’s challenge was the second in a Thrive series partnership with HealthCode. Even though many folks were on summer vacation leave, 116 employees from 18 agencies participated. We reached a combined 8,786.9 miles while burning 579,786 calories. There were 109,891 minutes of physical activity.
Top Agency Results for Total Miles
Top three agencies:
- Oklahoma Department of Transportation – 1,751.44.
- Oklahoma Water Resources Board – 1,204.02.
- Tax Commission – 909.53.
Top three individuals:
- Gary Metcalfe (OSBI) – 518.77.
- Julie Williams (OSDH) – 311.57.
- Derrick Wagner (OWRB) – 265.9.
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