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Wichita Public Schools Wellness Initiatives
Contact: Shannon Krysl, Director 973-4581
Carolyn Jenlink, Supervisor 973-4737
Gladys Brooks, Clerk 973-4632
2010 HEALTH PLAN WELLNESS OPTION
As of January 1, 2010, all employees enrolled in the USD 259 Health insurance plan will begin paying a $240 per year Annual Premium. These same employees will be eligible to waive the Annual premium by participating in 4 Wellness activities as outlined on this activities list. Employees waiving the health premium will be subject to audit to verify participation in these activities.
Coventry has created a Health Assessment page for any employee to chart their current health levels, and use this tool to continue to monitor these levels. This tool can be used as one of the 4 Wellness activities used to waive the health premium. The instructions to get to this assessment page are attached. Coventry Health Assessment Instructions
WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2009
The Employee Benefits/Risk Management department is working on a new slate of Wellness Programs for Spring 2010. We will be sponsoring Tobacco Cessation classes, we will continue with the TOPS Healthy Living program, as well as some new programs for all employees to participate in. All of these programs will qualify as Wellness activities, and can be used to waive the annual health premium for 2011.
TOPS Health Living Programs
We have compiled a list of Wichita Area Walks and Runs that can be used as a wellness credit. Please contact the sponsor of the walk/run you are interested in for information regarding participation in their event..
WELLNESS NEWSLETTERS
Enjoy Healthy living tips from these newsletters!
Oct-Nov Wellness Newsletter
Wellness Newsletter for Aug-Sept 2009
April/May Wellness Newsletter
February March Wellness Newsletter
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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!
The "Healthy Kansas" program is a challenge for 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".
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