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Welcome to our Wellness Newsletter. Please find below information on ongoing and future events, as well as resources for you to engage, educate and empower yourself.
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Wellness Champions,
Please forward this email to your staff members and display this newsletter where appropriate in your building. Employees may also visit our Wellness Blog site at the below link.
Be Engaged
Thank you for your continued partnership and investment in the development of our community this school year. It has been an honor to work with you. I want to be sure that you are aware of two special memberships the YMCA is offering to local youth and teachers this summer. 
 
Totally Teen – Any local youth between the ages of 11-17 can use the Y for FREE Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting June 1. Teens must sign up with a parent or guardian online by June 30.
 
Summer Membership - Any local K-12 school employee who is currently not a Y member can join and save 50% off their membership. Rates will return to the normal pricing on September 1. To take advantage of these membership savings, your staff must visit a local YMCA branch starting June 1 and provide proof of employment with a local school system.  
 
We have included links to fliers that you are welcome to hand out accordingly to students and staff. We hope you, or someone you know, can take advantage of these membership deals to stay healthy this summer. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or visit ymcarichmond.org.

OPT OUTSIDE CHALLENGE STARTS
JUNE 3rd
4 Weeks of great challenges to get you from working out indoors to getting outside.
Learn more at US Preventive Medicine
eCoaching Offering:

Resiliency 101 is an 8 week online class.
Enroll now at:
U S Preventive Medicine and go to MY PROGRAMS tab.
"We have more opportunities available in each moment then we realize" Thich Nhat Hanh
I encourage you to explore yours!










ANTHEM CORPORATE RUN 2018 IS IN THE BOOKS!!

We had a great time, great camaraderie, great fun - an overall awesome event. Thanks for those who participated and we look forward to doing this again next year! Please look at the photo album below and a huge......
CONGRATULATIONS TO SARA LASKER from PHHS with a WIN FOR THE WOMEN'S OVERALL TEAM. TIME 18:12!!




Suicide Prevention from Optima
Every day people and their loved ones are affected by suicide. It is important to recognize that struggling individuals can get the help they need through awareness and prevention. Raising awareness begins with access to resources and support systems.
 
Below you will find information and various links that pertain to suicide prevention. You may also access this information on the Optimaeap.com website. Username for
Schools: HCPS
County: HANOVER COUNTY
Suicide Prevention
Approximately 1 million people commit suicide each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The victims of suicide are not just limited to the people who commit it—suicide leaves a lifelong mark on their loved ones forever.
Suicide is preventable. If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis at this moment, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Your Employee Assistance Program can also provide assistance at no cost to you. Optima EAP 800-899-8174
Visit the NSPL's website at Link opens in a new windowhttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/ . Their Veterans Crisis Line website ( Link opens in a new windowhttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ ) has more information specific to veterans.
 
Launched in 1998 by the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, the National Hopeline Network ( Link opens in a new windowhttp://hopeline.com/ ) provides 24/7 support to individuals battling depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as to family and friends concerned about a loved one.
Brittney Giovannetti
Optima EAP Client Executive

DUE JUNE 15th!!!
GYM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Already attending a gym?  Click here to see how to receive reimbursement towards your membership!!
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Featured Vendor of the Month!
Hunting Hawk Golf Club - Hanover's newest business partner is generously offering a special rate to Hanover employees. Remember to bring your badge and enjoy this fun wellness opportunity!
Rates include green fee and cart
Monday - Thursday $35.00
Friday $37.00
See link below for more information on this beautiful golf course in Hanover County.


Upcoming Nutritional Classes by Susan Gleeson -

June 16, 2018 Balancing Hormones Naturally Part 1
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Reserve your seat by calling 804-746-9615

June 23, 2018 Balancing Hormones Naturally Part 2
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Reserve your seat by calling 804-746-9615
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Have you ever felt that you just needed to PAUSE?
Enjoy this 5 minute meditation tool from Tara Brach and check out her website for many useful mindfulness tools.

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WEIGHT WATCHERS FREESTYLE now with over 200 Zero point foods Read more here.

Participate in Weight Watchers over the summer.at a center near you! Click below for attendance form.

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Be Empowered
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Elisa Allen, RN, BSN | Wellness Coordinator | 804-365-7118 | 804-365-6334 fax | elallen@hanovercounty.gov| http://hanovercountywellness.blogspot.com/