Wellness & Prevention: A New Year, A New You

We’re pleased to provide you with this new segment of I&FS Weekly: Wellness & Prevention.

Here you’ll find news and tips each week on various health-related topics that are important to you and your employees. Each month will focus on a theme, and each week will feature a segment that incorporates an article or infographic designed for you to share at your co-op. This information is designed to encourage and aid your employees in living more healthy lives. January’s theme is “New Year, New You,” with all of this month’s Wellness & Prevention content centered on taking steps toward a healthier 2015.

Make 2015 Your Year
Is 2015 your year to shine? To climb? To win? To start? Your MyHealth Manager, powered by WebMD, is a one-stop shop toward making 2015 your year.

If you see yourself aligned with one of the following categories, consider using the following NRECA-supported resources for help:

“This is the year I’ll…learn not to sweat the small stuff.” If going with the flow is easier said than done, and stress is taking control of your life, remember that you have resources to help: MyHealth Assistant and your Stress Management Health Topics can equip you with small goals designed to help you release tension.

NRECA medical plan participants can also reach out to a counselor to discuss any concerns about stress or anxiety by calling Life Strategy Counseling at 888.225.4289.

“This is the year I’ll…start walking the walk.” If you’ve been talking about improving your physical health and want to turn talk into action, use your MyHealth Assistant and your Exercise Tracker to set (and stick with) new exercise goals.

“This is the year I’ll…sleep soundly.” Take the Sleep Assessment to pinpoint what’s making you toss and turn, and what you can do about it. Then visit your Sleep Health Topics Center to learn more about how to rest easy.

“This is the year I’ll…eat healthy.” MyHealth Assistant can help you set simple weekly goals for improving your eating habits. Feeling the need for more one-on-one support for your dietary questions? Call MyHealth Coaches to speak with a coach about sustaining healthy habits.

If you’re ready to make this your year, visit MyHealth Manager, powered by WebMD, to get started. Go to Cooperative.com > My Benefits > WebMD or webmdhealth.com/nreca from your smartphone or tablet to access the tools mentioned above.

Feel free to contact us at wellnessprogram@nreca.coop and let us know what you think of this segment, or to share ideas for content or healthy success stories at your co-op.