Employee Wellness

Wichita Public Schools Wellness Initiatives

Contact: Shannon Krysl, Director        973-4581
              Carolyn Jenlink, Supervisor    973-4737
              Gladys Brooks, Clerk            973-4632

WELLNESS NEWSLETTERS

Wellness Newsletter Feb-Mar 2008
Wellness Newsletter Dec 2007
Wellness Newsletter Nov 2007
Wellness Newsletter-Sept 2007

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Triangle to Better Health Program                                                FALL 2007
The Triangle To Better Health! Program has been developed as a wellness tool for district employees and their families. This program will be presented in three sessions, covering several different areas that relate to Healthy Living.  Each session will be recorded, and the streaming video will be available on the district website.

The first section will address "How your Brain Works" and "Modifying Our Behaviors". This will give us tools to learn about ourselves and how we can change our eating habits. These sessions are presented by John Valusek, PhD.
                Handouts:   Getting Ready for Change
                                  Talking to your Brain

The second section will cover "Nutrition: Facts, Myths, Tips and Tools", "Eating Out the Healthy Way & Shopping For Nutrition", presented by Vicki Hoffman, Director of Food Services for USD 259, and Chris Brandorff,  Food Services Dietitian.
                Handout: My Shopping List     This includes a Shopping List, Tips for Healthy Substitutions,
                                                              Tips for using Food Labels, and Dining Out strategies.

The third section will cover "Physical Activity: Taking the First Step",  "Physical Activity: 5 Components and Safety", and "Physical Activity: In the Workplace", all presented by Health Strategies.
                Handout: VitaBand Exercises
                              Exercises without Equipment
                              Flexibility Exercises
Want to view a session? Click on the following link to go to the district streaming video website! Choose your session from all that are currently posted.     Triangle To Better Health videos

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CHAIR YOGA - for your health!
The Greater Wichita YMCA has created a Chair Yoga video and has generously made it available to district employees. This is a 10 minute video that you can use any time you need to "recharge".
This video may not be appropriate for everyone. If you are experiencing muscle or joint pain contact your physician.

CHAIR YOGA

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Healthy Kansas!

"Welcome to Healthy Kansas!" Governor Kathleen Sebelius has created a "Healthy Kansas" program to encourage all Kansans to improve their own physical health. This website has great information for everyone, including health tips, safe drug information, and a Healthy Kansas Pledge!
Healthy Kansas website

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Pyramid website

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is promoting a "healthier you" with a website featuring the Food Pyramid. Go to www.mypyramid.gov to get specific information on healthy foods, dietary guidelines, etc. Challenge yourself: Enter your data into MyPyramidPlan and get your personalized "Steps to a Healthier You".