cleppert (Cheryl Leppert)

Subject: JKV Wellness Workup - 08/26/11

JKV Wellness Workup

Bringing news about all the facets of John Knox Villages wellness program. www.kumed.com/johnknoxvillage Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Questions about Village Wellness or the Challenges or Presentations? Contact Ashley Keighley at WINS akeighley@wins-inc.com or (913) 948-6341 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Wellness Program Rewards/Incentives Wellness Challenge Schedule Wellness Presentation Schedule

Associate Wellness Center

Monday and Wednesday 7 to 11a.m. Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3:30 to 6:30p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3 to 6 p.m. 600 NW Murray Rd., Suite 110 - Lees Summit, MO 64015 Call for an appointment before you come: (816) 994-3333

YOGA CLASSES FOR ASSOCIATES

12 to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays (Starts Sept. 15)

www.kumed.com/johnknoxvillage

OPEN TO ALL JKV ASSOCIATES!

Get Ready Get Set for the STEPtember Challenge

Yoga is more than stretching and relaxation. Come find out what all the buzz is about! Our class will help you develop a better physique that is limber, strong, and confident. You can pay by cash, check, or payroll deduct, and you can mail or inter-office payment to us. So youre not a Fitness Center member yet? Make sure to fill out our paperwork first. BEING A FITNESS CENTER MEMBER IS FREE FOR ALL ASSOCIATES! Take advantage of the fitness center and enjoy the benefits of better health. Find us in the Villager Complex, behind Places restaurant. For more information, or to enroll, call the Fitness

The JKV Fitness Center is now offering classes just for associates! Each eight-week class session will cost between $16-$40 each. (Depending on how many enrollthe more people, the lower the cost!).

Registration Opens: Monday, Aug. 29 Challenge Begins: Monday STEPtember 5

Take a STEP toward your good health and join us in this 4-week walking challenge. Just by doing a simple thing like getting out and walking each day, you can:
Help prevent or control Type II diabetes Help reduce your blood pressure Lower your LDL cholesterol Lose weight Alleviate depression And just improve your overall health

Get a FREE pedometer (if you dont already have one from a previous challenge) to kick things off. Get a FREE polo shirt embroidered with the Village Wellness logo if you complete the challenge. Start rounding up your team today! Sure, you can do the STEPtember challenge alone, but why not team up with some friends and challenge another team or another department?
[Online registration will be available on the Village Wellness website starting Monday, Aug. 29.]

Challenge #4 - Healthy 4 Life (Oct. 17-Nov. 13): This will be the final challenge of 2011. If walking isnt your thing then be a part of this multidisciplinary approach to an overall healthy lifestyle. Youll track your daily and weekly habits for: stress management, fitness, nutrition, and living healthy lifestyles. Your goal: Permanent changes.
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Center: 347-2187.

Village Wellness Program Requirements

Village Wellness participants must complete the health risk assessment and related plan of action and participation in two of the four wellness challenges and two of the four wellness presentations by November 15, 2011 in order to earn the free premium for single coverage on the JKV health plan for 2012. This is available to associates who are enrolled in the health plan during 2011. By completing the health risk assessment and related plan of action and participation in one of two wellness challenges and one of two wellness presentations by November 15, 2011, associates will qualify for HealthFund Dollars ($125/$250) under the JKV health plan for January 1, 2012.

Need a Massage?
It is well-known that many forms of disease are stress-related. Massage is there to help us remember what it means to relax. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life. Besides increasing relaxation and decreasing anxiety, massage has been known to lower blood pressure, increase circulation, improve recovery from injury, aide sleep and increase concentration. It can even reduce fatigue and give you more energy to handle stressful situations.

DONT MISS OUT!

IftheVillageWellnessstaffhascalledtotellyouneedtocomein foranappointmentforyourHealthRiskAssessmentorfollowup appointments,besuretomakethatappointment.Otherwise, youcouldloseoutonHealthFunddollarsandreducedhealth insuranceratesin2012. Presentation #3:

You CAN Lower Your Blood Sugar NOW ONLINE!

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, in fact, according to our friends at WINS, every 10 seconds a person somewhere in the world develops diabetes. Up to 80 percent of type 2 diabetes is preventable by changing diet, increasing physical activity and improving lifestyle habits. Its time to learn how to get your blood sugar under control. Watch It Online. You can still take advantage of this great information. The presentation will be available online through the Village Wellness website: www.kumed.com/johnknoxvillage through Friday, Sept. 30. If you login and complete the online presentation, you will still receive credit for attending. Blood sugar isnt a topic you need to learn about? Watch for Presentation #4 on October 11, 13 and 14: Living a Balanced Life, and the Effects of Stress
Sorry. These are not considered training hours since they are already being credited to meet the requirements for the wellness incentives. No double dipping!

Make an Appointment at JKV Today!

John Knox Village Massage Therapist Cindy Cell offers the following: 60 minute introductory massage: $35 60 minute full body massage: $45 60 minute upper body massage: $30 60 minute upper body and feet massage: $35 Call Cindy at (816) 565-1800 or the Village Salon at 347-2547 to make an appointment.

Village Wellness is John Knox Villages associate health and wellness program. Village Wellness includes health education and wellness initiatives through John Knox Villagein addition to the Associate Wellness Center and its associated activitiesto build a healthier community by focusing on the overall well-being of our associates and their families.
Where Should Kansas Associates Go for Their Appointments? All associates and their families are encouraged to use the Associate Wellness Center in Lees Summit on the JKV Main Campus as their first choice. The Associate Wellness Center on campus is open every weekday at various hours (both early and late day appointments available) for your convenience. Most associates can schedule an appointment within 24 hours. WINS will also be offering these clinic services with a nurse practitioner at the WINS office located at 14425 College Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66215 as a convenience to those associates
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who work in Kansas. Please remember that this office is not staffed at all times, so staffing must be arranged to accommodate these appointments and cannot always be done on the same day. If you live in Kansas but work in Missouri, please use the Lees Summit office whenever possible, as appointments are readily available and you will have a relationship built there with the staff. If necessary, the Kansas location may also be requested. Please check availability with your WINS Wellness Coordinator, Ashley Keighley at 913.948.6341. Special events such as health risk assessments, presentations, lifestyle coaching and flu shots will continue to be scheduled around the campus and at offsite locations (when possible) for your convenience. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS.

HEALTHFUL RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Spinach Salad with Nectarines & Raspberries
This vitamin-rich salad features two summer favorites, and the orange juice

dressing is a delicious, healthful twist.

Salad 4 C. fresh spinach, washed, stems removed 5 nectarines, pitted and sliced red onion, sliced 1 pint raspberries

Orange Juice Dressing 1 T olive oil 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar c orange juice To taste: salt and black pepper

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In small bowl, whisk all ingredients the dressing. Divide spinach amoung 4 salad plates. Place nectarine slices, red onion slices and raspberries on top. Drizzle dressing over salads, and serve.

from the Aetna InteliHealth website: www.intelihealth.com

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body. Really?

Have you sat in the dentist chair lately? Here's why you should. Your oral health is strongly linked to your overall health. So your dentist can spot problems in your body early ... just by looking in your mouth. For instance, gum disease can point to signs of diabetes. Or raise your risk for heart attack and stroke.1

You can avoid gum disease. Those scary scenarios don't need to happen to you. To prevent gum disease, brush your teeth at least twice a day. Floss away the plaque. And visit your dentist for routine checkups. Take care of your mouth, save money. Let's look at a recent study.2 In it, people who had heart disease, diabetes or a stroke had regular treatments to prevent gum disease. This group ended up having lower medical costs than those who didn't get that care. When you take care of your teeth and gums, you could save, too. John Knox Village has a comprehensive and affordable dental plan. - If youre subscribed already but need a new dentist or a gum specialist (periodontist), visit the Delta Dental of Missouri website at www.deltadentalmo.com - Not subscribed to the JKV dental plan? Check out the current years plan benefits. Look on www.MyJKV.com under My Company -> Electronic Forms -> Benefits. Make a date with your dentist today. Your body will thank you - with good health.
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Mouth-Body Connection. American Academy of Periodontology. January 14, 2009. Available. at:www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm. Accessed May 5, 2010. 2Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Two-year retrospective study of Aetna Inc.

A CULTURE OF HEALTH and SAFETY

When Near-Miss Reporting Goes Up, Injuries Go Down.

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Reporting and investigating near-misses* are both key elements to controlling risks before associates are injured. Thats why risk management is emphasizing near-miss reporting to reduce and eliminate injuries to associates. All associates are expected to report unsafe acts, conditions or situations. Some associates might be afraid to speak up about safety concerns because they think they might be criticized or ignored. However, the opposite is actually true. Risk managements safety incentive program, the Gold Program, continues to recognize associates for safety suggestions that are implemented. Its important to understand that not speaking up about a near-miss can result in serious injury or even death to an associate or others. Please review the examples of near-misses and the definition below so you will know how to identify one. Examples of Near-Misses An associate pushing/pulling two items at the same time to save time An associate using the wrong tool/equipment for the job An associate carrying hot liquid without a lid or cover An associate taking a short cut An associate not following policies/procedures/safety protocols An associate not using the proper personal protective equipment, etc. *Near-Miss Definition: A near-miss is a potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any personal injury. Unsafe working conditions, unsafe employee work habits, improper use of equipment or use of malfunctioning equipment have the potential to cause work-related injuries. It is everyones responsibility to report and/or correct these potential accidents/incidents immediately. Village Wellness Associate Wellness Center 600 NW Murray Rd., Suite 110 - (816) 994-3333
In the Summit Ridge Medical Plaza adjacent to the Villager East apartment building, attached to the old Lees Summit Hospital.

*VILLAGE WELLNESS MEMBERS ARE: John Knox Village associates and dependents enrolled in the JKV/Aetna health insurance for 2011 and any associates who purchased a Village Wellness card for themselves and their dependents.
Published by: Cheryl Leppert, ABC, Communication Specialist, John Knox Village 816-347-2917 cleppert@jkv.org