Spring Fitness 2011 is Here – Our favorite way to come together, get fit, stay fit, and get fitter! Don’t miss out! We have great prizes and fun planned for this year – the deadline is April 22!
Think warm! This year we'll "Go Walkabout" Down Under. Our virtual route will follow the coast of Australia from Rocky Point on the northern peninsula, to Melbourne and all the wildlife WAY Down Under. Come along as we “visit” one of the most beautiful places in the world. Spring Fitness is designed around walking and running, but all physical activities can also be counted. We hope to “see” everyone “Down Under” as we travel the miles in Australia!
FUN, FUN, FUN! Spring Fitness is is an 8-week program designed to provide a fun and easy way to improve or maintain your health. To register a team (single-member and teams up to 10 members) or for more information click http://mine.mt.gov/programs/SpringFitness/default.mcpx.
Register your team starting today! Don’t wait!! *We encourage you to use your pedometer from last year, but if you need a new pedometer we have brought back the ever popular and very reliable DIGIWALKER! Click here to learn more about the pedometer: http://mine.mt.gov/programs/springfitness/pedometers.mcpx.
Register your team - You’ll need to know team member names, step lengths, pedometer (or not) and contact information. Please note that the team captain must have access to MINE to register their team and put in the weekly step totals – click on the link – if you get there, you have access! Click here to learn more about the pedometers: http://mine.mt.gov/programs/springfitness/pedometers.mcpx.
1. Click on “Print Waiver” after all team members are entered. Team Captains, remember to click “submit changes” button FIRST, then click “exit update” or your information won’t be saved.
2. Send your signed team waiver and one (1) team check in the mail.
The deadline for team registration and receipt of waiver and ONE registration fee payment check sent to Health Care and Benefits is April 22. Spring Fitness will officially start on May 2 and run through June 26. Pedometers and welcome kits will be mailed as registrations are received.
For everything Spring Fitness, please visit the Spring Fitness site at http://mine.mt.gov/programs/SpringFitness/default.mcpx. Spring Fitness is sponsored by the State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program (SOMHELP).
If you still have questions after reviewing the Spring Fitness web site, please contact Health Care and Benefits:
- benefitsquestions@mt.gov
- (406) 444-7462
- (800) 287-8266
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Blood Pressure Monitoring Now Available at the Capitol!
Attention Legislators and Helena-area State Employees:
The Department of Administration and the Department of Public Health and Human Services are pleased to announce that Montana legislators, employees, and visitors to the Capitol building now have access to a table-top blood pressure monitor. Your State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program (SOMHELP), wishes to particularly recognize the Montana Cardiovascular Program for donating the machine for use and working on the details to get it installed.
The blood pressure machine is installed and ready for use. It’s located on the first floor of the Capitol building inside the south entrance, between the post office window and the stairs to the cafeteria.
Legislators, employees, and visitors to the Capitol are encouraged to use this machine to monitor and improve their health!
We hope you will celebrate American Heart Month and take advantage of this opportunity to monitor your health.
Sincerely,
Janet R. Kelly, Director
Department of Administration
Anna Whiting-Sorrell, Director
Department of Public Health and Human Services
The Department of Administration and the Department of Public Health and Human Services are pleased to announce that Montana legislators, employees, and visitors to the Capitol building now have access to a table-top blood pressure monitor. Your State of Montana Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program (SOMHELP), wishes to particularly recognize the Montana Cardiovascular Program for donating the machine for use and working on the details to get it installed.
The blood pressure machine is installed and ready for use. It’s located on the first floor of the Capitol building inside the south entrance, between the post office window and the stairs to the cafeteria.
Legislators, employees, and visitors to the Capitol are encouraged to use this machine to monitor and improve their health!
We hope you will celebrate American Heart Month and take advantage of this opportunity to monitor your health.
Sincerely,
Janet R. Kelly, Director
Department of Administration
Anna Whiting-Sorrell, Director
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Monday, January 31, 2011
Go Red Day is this Friday, February 4
This February 4 is National Wear Red Day®
Did you know...
That heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year?
Did you know…
That heart disease claims the lives of over 433,000 American women each year?
Please celebrate National Wear Red Day® on Friday, February 4, or any day to raise awareness about heart disease among women.
Here is how you can Make It Your Mission to fight heart disease among women:
• Wear red on February 4th, 2011
• Raise awareness about heart disease, its impact on women and how we can fight back
• Love our hearts by being physically active, eating a heart-healthy diet and being educated about heart disease and its risk factorsWhat are your chances? Do you know your risk? Taking the American Heart Association (AHA) risk assessment quiz is a good start toward understanding your heart health. See the AHA Special Report to assess your risk.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, which includes heart disease and stroke. Thirty percent of all deaths in the United States and Montana are due to CVD. This statistic is distressing since CVD, like most chronic diseases, can be prevented through lifestyle steps such as choosing a healthy diet, being physically active and avoiding tobacco.
For more information contact Linda Krantz at 444-4105.
Learn more about Women’s Heart Health at upcoming local events:
• February 4th, St. Peter’s Wellness will offer free health screenings and heart-health education from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at Macy's, as part of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement.
• February 22nd, “Heart of the Matter,” St. Peter’s Hospital’s annual, free heart-health event is Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 – 8 p.m., at the hospital. The Health Fair, which includes over 40 booths from St. Peter’s and the community, plus free wellness screenings will be available from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Screenings include Body Mass Index, lipid panel, peripheral artery disease and blood pressure. A panel discussion on the prevention and treatment of heart disease begins at 7:30 p.m., with Cardiologist Carla Kingsley, D.O., Cardiac Rehab Nurse Lynne Maierle, Charlotte Fuson, LCPC, and heart attack survivor and Montana’s only “Woman Heart Champion” Shirley Mangini.
• February 28th, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Women’s Heart Health Lunch-n-Learn Webinar, featuring local Cardiologist Dr. Carla Kingsley, D.O. - sponsored by SOMHELP and the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program.
Did you know...
That heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year?
Did you know…
That heart disease claims the lives of over 433,000 American women each year?
Please celebrate National Wear Red Day® on Friday, February 4, or any day to raise awareness about heart disease among women.
Here is how you can Make It Your Mission to fight heart disease among women:
• Wear red on February 4th, 2011
• Raise awareness about heart disease, its impact on women and how we can fight back
• Love our hearts by being physically active, eating a heart-healthy diet and being educated about heart disease and its risk factorsWhat are your chances? Do you know your risk? Taking the American Heart Association (AHA) risk assessment quiz is a good start toward understanding your heart health. See the AHA Special Report to assess your risk.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, which includes heart disease and stroke. Thirty percent of all deaths in the United States and Montana are due to CVD. This statistic is distressing since CVD, like most chronic diseases, can be prevented through lifestyle steps such as choosing a healthy diet, being physically active and avoiding tobacco.
For more information contact Linda Krantz at 444-4105.
Learn more about Women’s Heart Health at upcoming local events:
• February 4th, St. Peter’s Wellness will offer free health screenings and heart-health education from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at Macy's, as part of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement.
• February 22nd, “Heart of the Matter,” St. Peter’s Hospital’s annual, free heart-health event is Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 – 8 p.m., at the hospital. The Health Fair, which includes over 40 booths from St. Peter’s and the community, plus free wellness screenings will be available from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Screenings include Body Mass Index, lipid panel, peripheral artery disease and blood pressure. A panel discussion on the prevention and treatment of heart disease begins at 7:30 p.m., with Cardiologist Carla Kingsley, D.O., Cardiac Rehab Nurse Lynne Maierle, Charlotte Fuson, LCPC, and heart attack survivor and Montana’s only “Woman Heart Champion” Shirley Mangini.
• February 28th, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Women’s Heart Health Lunch-n-Learn Webinar, featuring local Cardiologist Dr. Carla Kingsley, D.O. - sponsored by SOMHELP and the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Wake Up Your Life! January 4, Capitol Rotunda
Don’t miss this exciting event!
You are invited to join us on Jan. 4 at the Capitol Rotunda for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Wake Up Your Life Event. The event is free and open to the public and features information, food and fitness opportunities!
Wake Up Your Life Event
January 4, 2010
Capitol Rotunda
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Demos
11:30 a.m - Wake Up Your Life with Anneliese Smith – Just Band It! Full body workout at your desk
12:00 Noon - Real Food Store – food demo and samples
12:30 p.m. - Zumba – Lisa Schlosser
Participants
1. Wake Up Your Life Website and TV Ad
2. The Base Camp – winter activities around Helena, clothing
3. Tread Lightly – winter running, clothing, running with your dog
4. AAA Mountain West – Road safety
5. Montana Discovery Foundation –snowshoeing and other winter activities
6. Build Montana – Volunteer opportunities
7. Great Divide Ski Area – ski pass give aways
8. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness - blood pressures, body mass index
9. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness– Diabetes Education and Skin Safety
10. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness - Diseased Organ Education
11. Montana Tobacco Quit Line
12. Montana Meth Project
13. Healthy Montana Kids
14. YMCA
15. Lewis and Clark County Health Department - flu shots – $25
16. Fuel Fitness – 24-hour fitness
17. Costco – health products
18. Well With Blue – Wendy Mintz, RN – healthy eating
19. Well With Blue – Anneliese Smith, BCBSMT fitness educator
20. American Cancer Society
21. S.A.V.E. Foundation - Student Advocates for Valuing the Environment Foundation
For more information:
Janet Robinson
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Corporate Communications
P: 406-437-6152
janet_robinson@bcbsmt.com
wakeUPYOURlife
You are invited to join us on Jan. 4 at the Capitol Rotunda for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Wake Up Your Life Event. The event is free and open to the public and features information, food and fitness opportunities!
Wake Up Your Life Event
January 4, 2010
Capitol Rotunda
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Demos
11:30 a.m - Wake Up Your Life with Anneliese Smith – Just Band It! Full body workout at your desk
12:00 Noon - Real Food Store – food demo and samples
12:30 p.m. - Zumba – Lisa Schlosser
Participants
1. Wake Up Your Life Website and TV Ad
2. The Base Camp – winter activities around Helena, clothing
3. Tread Lightly – winter running, clothing, running with your dog
4. AAA Mountain West – Road safety
5. Montana Discovery Foundation –snowshoeing and other winter activities
6. Build Montana – Volunteer opportunities
7. Great Divide Ski Area – ski pass give aways
8. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness - blood pressures, body mass index
9. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness– Diabetes Education and Skin Safety
10. St. Peter’s Hospital Wellness - Diseased Organ Education
11. Montana Tobacco Quit Line
12. Montana Meth Project
13. Healthy Montana Kids
14. YMCA
15. Lewis and Clark County Health Department - flu shots – $25
16. Fuel Fitness – 24-hour fitness
17. Costco – health products
18. Well With Blue – Wendy Mintz, RN – healthy eating
19. Well With Blue – Anneliese Smith, BCBSMT fitness educator
20. American Cancer Society
21. S.A.V.E. Foundation - Student Advocates for Valuing the Environment Foundation
For more information:
Janet Robinson
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Corporate Communications
P: 406-437-6152
janet_robinson@bcbsmt.com
wakeUPYOURlife
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
"Does this label make my butt look fat?" and other label advice
Hi everyone,
A brief post directing you to another blog I follow: Eat Like An RD. This was a great summary of some of the most important things to look for when purchasing foods and using food labels to your advantage. Enjoy! http://www.appforhealth.com/2010/12/does-this-label-make-my-butt-look-fat/.
Remember, if weight loss is on your "to-do" list this holiday season, make sure to keep a food diary - that one step has been proven to significantly help us "maintain, not gain" and even lose weight during the holiday season. Want more? Check out some of the tools at http://www.wellwithbluemt.com/.
A brief post directing you to another blog I follow: Eat Like An RD. This was a great summary of some of the most important things to look for when purchasing foods and using food labels to your advantage. Enjoy! http://www.appforhealth.com/2010/12/does-this-label-make-my-butt-look-fat/.
Remember, if weight loss is on your "to-do" list this holiday season, make sure to keep a food diary - that one step has been proven to significantly help us "maintain, not gain" and even lose weight during the holiday season. Want more? Check out some of the tools at http://www.wellwithbluemt.com/.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Giving Back: Holiday Food Donations
The economy continues to hit emergency food agencies hard. Food banks typically see a jump in services in the summer and again during the holidays, when money is tight. The harsh reality is that 2010 is a tough year for everyone, especially the vulnerable populations such as seniors, children and people with physical and mental health issues. Adding to difficulties, Montana is heading into the holiday season and the cold weather and it’s attending hefty heating bills.
During the holidays, many potential donors also have less disposable income. There are rising bills to pay, special meals to prepare and gifts to buy! Making a contribution that gives the most benefit for the buck is smart.
These tips may help:
• Give cash, plain and simple so that your food bank can buy in bulk at a discount. You might consider putting a small can or jar on your desktop or dresser and empty your spare change on a daily basis. You may be surprised at how it can add up by the end of the month.
• Buy one, get one free is another way to donate foods to the food bank without over-spending your food budget. Especially welcome are traditional holiday foods. Start a special bin at work or at home for collections. Plan a family trip to the food bank. Practicing charity during the holidays can teach children empathy and kindness.
• Use Holiday $ Wisely: Keep Healthy Foods in Mind
o Frozen turkeys and hams are special gifts for your food bank
o Canned meats like chicken, tuna, salmon or turkey provide protein for hungry families
o Shelf-stable milk and dairy products provide needed calcium
o Chunky soups, stews and chili (low sodium if possible) have a long shelf life and are nutritious
o Whole grain cereals both cold and hot are always appreciated
o Brown rice, whole grain pasta, dried beans, lentils and peas are a welcome staple
o Canned or dried fruits and canned vegetables help families meet recommended quota
• Some community members become volunteers when they lose their jobs. Volunteering at their local food bank lifts their spirits, while benefiting their community. They don’t have money, but they do have time. Whatever your ability, wherever you live, give a little, mean a lot!
Courtesy of the Missoula City-County Health Department, Eat Smart Newsletter.
Eat Right Montana also has great information on food insecurity and our neighbors. Check out more at: http://www.eatrightmontana.org/PDF/ERMNewsletter2010-11.pdf
During the holidays, many potential donors also have less disposable income. There are rising bills to pay, special meals to prepare and gifts to buy! Making a contribution that gives the most benefit for the buck is smart.
These tips may help:
• Give cash, plain and simple so that your food bank can buy in bulk at a discount. You might consider putting a small can or jar on your desktop or dresser and empty your spare change on a daily basis. You may be surprised at how it can add up by the end of the month.
• Buy one, get one free is another way to donate foods to the food bank without over-spending your food budget. Especially welcome are traditional holiday foods. Start a special bin at work or at home for collections. Plan a family trip to the food bank. Practicing charity during the holidays can teach children empathy and kindness.
• Use Holiday $ Wisely: Keep Healthy Foods in Mind
o Frozen turkeys and hams are special gifts for your food bank
o Canned meats like chicken, tuna, salmon or turkey provide protein for hungry families
o Shelf-stable milk and dairy products provide needed calcium
o Chunky soups, stews and chili (low sodium if possible) have a long shelf life and are nutritious
o Whole grain cereals both cold and hot are always appreciated
o Brown rice, whole grain pasta, dried beans, lentils and peas are a welcome staple
o Canned or dried fruits and canned vegetables help families meet recommended quota
• Some community members become volunteers when they lose their jobs. Volunteering at their local food bank lifts their spirits, while benefiting their community. They don’t have money, but they do have time. Whatever your ability, wherever you live, give a little, mean a lot!
Courtesy of the Missoula City-County Health Department, Eat Smart Newsletter.
Eat Right Montana also has great information on food insecurity and our neighbors. Check out more at: http://www.eatrightmontana.org/PDF/ERMNewsletter2010-11.pdf
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