This October we’re celebrating Employee Wellness Month at Northwest Colorado Health!All month long our employees will have a chance to participate in wellness activities. And for every activity that an employee tracks, they will be entered into a drawing for 5 HUGE prizes! Staff will get bonus points if they submit a photo of their activity or surroundings during a Wellness Activity. We will be uploading the photo submissions on this page daily, so please check back to see everyone’s wellness journey this month.
Trivia Tuesday Answers:
Week 1: Emotional Wellness
Question: What are the emotional wellness benefits of taking a digital detox? A) Reduced feelings of stress and anxiety B) Increased sense of calm and mindfulness C) Stronger connections with friends and family D) Improved overall mood and resilience E) All of the above
Correct Answer: E) All of the above
What is one emotional wellness benefit of stepping away from screens?
A) Faster internet browsing B) More phone storage C) Improved mood and resilience D) Quicker charging times
Correct Answer: C) Improved mood and resilience
Week 2: Physical Wellness
Gum disease has been linked to which serious health condition?
a. Heart Disease
b. Diabetes
c. Alzheimer’s
d. All of the Above (correct answer)
Brushing your teeth and preventative dental care can improve your overall health.
True – correct answer
False
Week 3: Financial Wellness
How much can you contribute to your 403B Retirement Plan?
A) 23,000 if you are under the age of 50
B) 31,000 if you are 50 or older
C) 34,750 if you are 60-63 years of age
D) All of the above
(Correct answer – D) All of the above)
What is the max % of potential employer match contributions?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 4%
(Correct answer – C) 3%)
What allows you to be eligible for employer match contributions?
A) 1 year of employment
B) Working 1,000 hours
C) Board Approval of Discretionary Contributions
D) All of the above
(Correct answer – D) All of the above)
Week 4: Environmental Wellness:
1.What level of certification does Northwest Colorado Health have for the Green Business Network?
Gold
Silver
Bronze
None
Answer: Bronze
2. True or False: Recycling a single aluminum can saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours.
Answer: True.
3. What’s one simple action staff can take to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint?
A) Leave lights and monitors on for safety overnight B) Turn off lights and equipment when not in use, reduce printing, and use reusable containers C) Print all documents for recordkeeping D) Use single-use items for convenience
Answer: Turn off lights/equipment when not in use, reduce printing, use reusable containers, etc.
Clown – Mandy Cramblett Monkey – Shania Duzik Duck – Jenny Earls Punk Rocker – Lisa Vannoy Pocahontas – Suzi Mariano Witch – Michelle Gottschall Princess – Jennifer Mattern
Week 5 – Social Wellness Week
What helps you recharge socially? Share a photo of yourself doing something social – walk with co-workers, lunch with friends, favorite fall activity – or share your Halloween photos!
Kelsey MajorsErin CoffeyErin Coffey – Trainride and hike in Leadville s favorite fall activityPeggy Sammons, Lilia Luna, James Kuster, Mia Gustafson – BH social recharging with some of our team for dinner, conversation, and laughter. Wendy HannaPine Grove PotluckAndrea WheatCassie SwaroConnie MiddletonDakotah McGinlay, Kim Miles, Sally Habermehl, Lola Brenholtz, Jaclyn McDonald, Ellie SullivanDakotah McGinlaySorrel Tritz and Jordan CallawayJordan Callaway, Erin Coffey & Liliianna MarquezHannah MeyerAshley Mines, Elise Sullivan & Wendy HannaHailey Moss, Ashley Valerio, Sorrel Tritz, Sara Buchholz, Chet Peterson & Mikaelyn SullivanKim Clark & Becky OtisMiranda Barrett & Grace ScottKristine Knight & Jo Anna SantistevanTom WelleThe Haven – Types of DogsKelsey Majors – Witches Night Out for HalloweenLillianna Marquez – I like to play games with my family and friends as my way to unwind and connect sociallyKathy Lowrey – How I recharge socially! Good times with great friends!
Week 4 – Environmental Wellness Week
This week you can take a photo of you doing something environmentally friendly! Picking up trash, recycling, composting, carpooling – share a photo of yourself or your surroundings while doing something sustainable.
Erin Coffey – picking up trash at 32 weeks pregnantLilliana Marquez – I practice environmental wellness by having a reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles!Jaclyn McDonald – donating toys & clothes to the Kids Swap Dakotah McGinlayDakotah McGinlay – my partner and I cleaning up part of the river by Safeway.
Week 3 – Financial Wellness Week
How do you find it easiest to save? Even a small amount can add up. Share a photo of your piggy bank, laundry money jar or another way that you save. Or you can send a photo of a destination that you are saving to travel to!
Dakotah McGinlay – a snapshot of my budget templateHillary Ackerman – Saving for a springtime trip to Water Island, USVI. Erin Coffey – Saving to go to one of 3 dream places before I’m 40 , which is IcelandLillianna Marquez – I save money by saving for my wishlist!Peggy Sammons, Megan Wykhuis & Mia GustafsonKathy Lowrey
Week 2 – Physical Wellness Week
This week you can submit a photo taking care of your oral health! It can be a selfie (ex: brushing your teeth) or a photo of your favorite oral health products. Or any way in which you take care of your dental health to support your overall physical health.
Crickett DeWall, Megan Wykhuis, Mia Gustafson & Peggy SammonsIzzy Sanchez & Reanna SullivanDakotah McGinlay: I take care of my oral health by trying to drink plenty of water and drinks without sugar like tea! I also hear how important nutrition is for healthy teeth and gumsLisa Vannoy – Here is the tooth paste I use to make my teeth sparkling white ?Kelsey Majors: “Mickey says: Make sure to floss, brush your teeth and along your gumline and don’t forget to clean your tooth tattoo!”Jen Henderson – Invisalign adds additional oral care to my daily routine. Keeping the retainers sterilized, clean, and free of debris is a very important part of my oral health when wearing them 20-22 hours a day. There are several products I use daily to keep my retainers, teeth and gums happy and healthy!Lilliana Marquez – Me and my baby taking care of our oral health!Erin Coffey – This is what brushing your teeth after no sleep and being pregnant looks like. Rough. ?Sally Habermehl – My dental health routine is flossing, waterpik and 2 minutes of brushing twice daily!Kathy Lowrey
Week 1 – Emotional Wellness Week
This week, take a photo of you doing something that makes a difference at work – it can be a selfie, or a photo of your surroundings. What motivates you every day and how do you help make a difference? It can be what helps you bring your best self to work, or something that makes a difference for your team, or the people we serve.
Sally Habermehl – hike at Pearl LakeSteph Einfeld – Getting exercise daily helps me bring my best self everydayHannah Meyer – How I am able to show up each day at work and give my best self is when I get outside on the weekends. This is my family and me enjoying the fall colors on buff pass this weekend.Ashley Mines – Connection to nature, here are a few of my goats. You must stay calm when caring for animalsKelsey Majors – I enjoy taking creative photos in nature while out exercising, which helps me destress and be the best I can be at work!Erin Coffey – I make a difference everyday by helping people apply for the discount program to reduce the cost of their bills and help them get care when they think they it’s not possible. Lola Brenholtz – I like to get in a least one walk during the workday, being outdoors helps me reset and show up as my best self! It can be difficult to prioritize but wellness week is reminding me just how important it is.Jaclyn McDonald – spending time outdoors with my family helps me recharge and bring my best self to work! Reanna SullivanJennifer Henderson – Outdoor time with MillieSara Peterson – This photo is of Home Health and Hospice staff members and was taken at our last quarterly “fun” meeting. I led the group in a yoga class. It was a great way for us to connect through a moving meditation. Prioritizing movement and exercise helps me bring my best self to work. It was a gift to be able to share this with my work teammates. Kim Miles – We in hospice care had a wonderful opportunity to attend a workshop for Hospice caregivers at Humble Ranch. It was a touching, enriching and meaningful experience and helped me recharge and become closer to my colleagues in Hospice care.Meg Rosen – Hiking makes me happy!Lillianna Marquez – Some things that motivate me every day to make a difference are, my husband, my puppy, and my beautiful surroundings.Lillianna Marquez – Some things that motivate me every day to make a difference are, my husband, my puppy, and my beautiful surroundings.Lillianna Marquez – Some things that motivate me every day to make a difference are, my husband, my puppy, and my beautiful surroundings.Peggy Sammons, Megan Wykhuis & Mia Gustafson – “We treat each other with treats.”Kathy Lowrey – Spending time with my best friends of over 40 years, recharges my soul and allows me to bring my best self to everything I do!Crickett DeWall – Here is my photo of myself doing something that makes a difference at work…. Because I’m a dental hygienist, it’s important to set a good example for my patients by taking care of my oral health! Kim ManeotisEmotional Wellness Trivia Tuesday Answers: 1. All of the Above 2. Improved Mood and resilience
