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Employee Wellness Newsletter

March 2024

Employee Wellness Newsletter March 2024
Employee WellnessNewsletter March 2024

The State of The District

Our Students Are Awesome and Inspiring

This newsletter will provide information on mental & emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial wellness. We will focus on a proactive approach to health and well-being. The EWS Newsletter will also offer support & guidance resources and suggestions that we hope will reduce anxiety and stress.

Relax and Rejuvenate

For Your Kids

Physical Wellness

Employee Wellness Step Challenge

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Join the IISD Employee Wellness Step Challenge! Lace up those sneakers and step towards better health! Good luck, steppers!


  • March 4 - April 2
  • Enter your steps after each week.
  • The top 50 steppers get a physical wellness t-shirt.
  • The top 3 steppers get a duffle bag and wellness goodies.
  • Click on link to get more info.

Financial Wellness

Buying a House is Possible Even Now

Buying a house when times are tough might feel like a big challenge, but it's totally doable. With some smart planning, careful money handling, and making savvy decisions, you can figure out the housing market maze and reach your dream of owning a home. Carmen Alexander, Prime Lending Loan Organizer, has some great info to share that'll show you how it's possible, even right now.


Maneuvering Through the Housing Market

March 26

5:00PM

Admin Building – Board Room

Nutritional Wellness

Healthy Eating and Mindful Movement

IISD Partner HUSK Nutrition

Join us in celebrating the 51st National Nutrition Month! This month presents a wonderful opportunity for everyone to delve deeper into the world of healthy eating and mindful movement.

The theme for this year, "beyond the table," encourages us to broaden our understanding of nutrition by exploring topics such as food production, distribution, and reducing food waste. Here are some practical ways to get involved:


  • Shop Smart: Whether you're on a tight budget or not, shopping smartly by looking out for sales, using a grocery list, practicing food safety at home, and making use of community resources can help you maintain a healthy diet.
  • Seek expert advice and support: Consider asking for guidance from a Registered Dietitian for personalized support and advice tailored to your individual needs and goals. You can check my availability here: https://calendly.com/kathleen-charge/husk-virtual-nutrition-initial-visit
  • Make Balanced Choices: Strive to include a variety of foods from all food groups in your diet to ensure you're getting the essential nutrients your body needs.
  • Eat with the environment in mind: Reduce your environmental impact by minimizing food waste, incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet, and supporting local farmers or growing your own food.


Let's make the most of National Nutrition Month by educating ourselves and making small, sustainable changes towards a healthier lifestyle. Happy celebrating!


-KG

KGarvey@huskwellness.com


Mental and Emotional Wellness

Employee Wellness Resources

Check out our new EAP. The registration process will ask you for a Web ID. Please enter: NYLGBS.


You can also call 800-344-9752. When you call you will be speaking with a specialist who can help you find resources including counselors and therapists in your area, information on health care, child care, elder care, financial planning, legal advice, and other work/life services. The specialist will explain the details.

Our TeleHealth with Behavioral Health option is called MDLIVE. If you are enrolled for our insurance benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, you have access to MDLive, which includes free virtual counseling. Click on the picture to get to the website. Then click on “ACTIVATE NOW” to register. You can also call the MDLIVE to register by phone or if you have any questions: (888) 365-1663. Our Benefits Department can also help with any questions you may have about the TeleHealth and MDLIVE free virtual counseling and how the benefits work: 972-600-5241.

Tips from BCBS-TX

Health and Wellbeing

When it comes to routine health care, men and women have different needs. Your March Wellness includes resources targeted for men and women with health tips, information about annual wellness exams, women’s and family health resources and screening for ovarian cancer.

Support the Spread of Wellness

About Us


Our Employee Wellness and Support Services provides opportunities and resources for employees to develop and maintain healthy mental, emotional, physical, nutritional, and financial health through support and guidance, as well as promoting personal and professional productivity through educational engagement.


Reach out to us via email: iisdewsresources@irvingisd.net or by phone 972-600-5249

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Questions, Suggestions, Comments

Contact

Jose Villasenor

jovillasenor@irvingisd.net


972-600-5217 O | 469-781-1843 M

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