Physical Health
Northwestern Medicine 6-Month Blood Screening Recheck April Registration Required -
(10 Wellness Points)
***Registration required***
Employees who completed their initial blood screening in Fall 2020 are eligible to participate in the wellbeing assessment at no cost by visiting a Northwestern Laboratory. The screening recheck is an excellent opportunity to check on your wellness progress. Registration opens
April 1st (must complete screening by April 30th), information on how to schedule your screening appointment, click here.
LEAD One Million Step Challenge - Starts April 12th and ends May 12th
LEAD Union President, Michael Williamson, would like to challenge District 300 employees to a One Million Step Challenge. The average number of steps per day would be 32,258. Participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a prize (3 winners). This challenge ends after April 30th (the deadline to earn points) so no points will be awarded.
To register, go to app.chcw.com and enter your login information in the "Individual Log In" box. Click on the "Walking" tab and select "Challenge." Click submit to join the challenge. Registration for the challenge begins April 5th closes on April 11th, for more details, click here.
Spring Break SPRINT Ends April 4th - (10 Wellness Points)
Walkers will need to average 9,460 steps per day to reach Spring, TX by the end of SPRING BREAK! Registration for the challenge closed on March 14 for more details, click here. Winners announced in May’s Newsletter.
Reach the Beach Walking Challenge Winners - (15 Wellness Points)
A great big thank you to Reach the Beach Walking Challenge participants, click here. We had 181 participants and 39 completed the challenge. The three raffle winners were Melissa Beatty - Westfield Community School, Marzia Ayub - Algonquin Lakes Elementary School , and Carrie Elko - Neubert Elementary School.
Fitness
CHC e-Learning - Earn 5 points by viewing an e-learning module in the CHC portal. Click here for instructions on how to complete an e-learning module.
Fitness Sessions for March - April - (5 Wellness Points)
The current fitness session continues throughout April 29, 2021. Please keep in mind no sessions will be held the week of Spring Break.
Employee Benefits
Understanding your Vision Insurance Plan (VSP) with The Horton Group - (5 Wellness Points)
Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Want to know more about your vision coverage with Vision Service Plan (VSP)? In this webinar we show you how to locate a vision provider, review your vision coverage and how to use it.
To join this live virtual session on the above date, click here.
Mental Health
Perspectives Webinar on World Health Day - Pandemic Fatigue, Burn-out, & Self-care -
(5 Wellness Points)
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Mental health and wellness are extremely relevant in a time like this. Our personal needs are often overshadowed by the high standards we have for our work or we are simply moving too fast. This program. encourages individuals to take a moment to acknowledge their current status, identity what is working for them, what can be improved, and maybe what needs to change."
To join this presentation on April 7th at 3:30 p.m., click here.
Wellness Webinars - (5 Wellness Points)
Earn points by watching the Perspective Webinar of the month. For April, it is “Living Debt Free.” Is your wallet full of credit cards, but low on cash? Are most of your paychecks already spoken for in the way of debt payments by the time payday rolls around? Many people are burdened with the debt they are struggling to pay every month - car payments, student loans, medical bills, credit cards payments, and so on. This webinar is an interactive session that teaches how to break the chain of debt, so participants can start building wealth and enjoying life. We will walk you through the process step by step, so you can begin the journey to living debt free.
For instructions on how to view the presentation in Perspective's portal, click here.
Financial Health
Auto Buying with KCTCU - (5 Wellness Points)
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. AND Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Determine how much car you can afford, work with dealers, negotiate the best car price, benefit from buying used, decipher financing options and warranties, and find help if you have warranty problems.
Life and Legacy with Transamerica - (5 Wellness Points)
Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 4 p.m. CT
When you think of estate planning, you may view it as something to be addressed later in life or only after you’ve accumulated substantial wealth - but that isn’t true at all. Regardless of your age, income, or account balance, you can take steps to safeguard your legacy and protect the people most important to you. Register to join this live webinar click here.
