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LIFE Program Newsletter
November 2017
November Quiz –
Flu and Cold season are upon us and it is important to know the facts and
be prepared. Complete the (5) question quiz and send your score sheet to
Melissa at [email protected] to earn 4 LIFE Points.
Link to Quiz is located on the LIFE webpage at
http://maconnc.org/LifeWellness.html
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Blood Donation Opportunities
(Earn 7 LIFE Points for Donating)
First Baptist Church – November 16th – 12:30 pm – 5 pm
Prentiss Church of God – November 21st – 1:30 pm – 6 pm
Lowe’s – November 27th – 9:30 am – 3 pm
Macon County Library – November 28th – 10 am – 6 pm
Community Activity Opportunity
Annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk.
Each year we choose a local non-profit of the Franklin, NC/Macon County area to donate a portion of the funds raised from the annual Cold Turkey 5K (Non-profit group will be announce ASAP). The 5K route is out & back and is great for all levels of runners and is hosted on Franklin's Tassee Shelter Greenway Park – Earn 8 LIFE Points! - Race day registration/pick up starts at 8:00AM - Little
Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 9:00AM - Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:30AM
Weekly Walk on the Greenway – Every Tuesday at 12:15 – Earn
2 Points for each Tuesday of participation. (See attached Flyer for more information).
*A list of upcoming activities and classes are listed on the page below with registration instructions. ....................................................................
Flu Shots are still available for employees,
dependents and retirees. Call 349-2081 to make
your appointment today!
* If you received a flu shot and would like LIFE
Points please complete a Preventive Service
Form (located on LIFE webpage) and send to
Melissa at [email protected] or mail
to Melissa at MCPH.
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BCBS Healthy Outcomes
Earn LIFE Points for completing the following
programs on the BCBS Healthy Outcomes
Wellness Page:
November Challenge – “Attitude of
Gratitude” – Earn 10 LIFE Points –
Begins on November 1st – Register at Healthy
Outcomes webpage.
Conversations – Earn 2 points each - many to
choose from such as: 1. Sleeping Well
2. Dealing with Stress
3. Managing Low Back Pain
Seminars – Earn 3 points each - many to choose
from such as: 1. Superfoods – Behind the
Claims
2. Make Your Home Heart
Healthy
3. Flu-Proof Yourself
Activity or Event Description of Activity and LIFE Points Earned
Date How to Register
Great American SmokeOut All employees, dependents and retirees are invited
to drop by the Great American SmokeOut Event! There will be Resource Kits – Lung Capacity Tests – Blood Pressure Checks – Great information and a Chance to win gift cards..... Attend and receive 10 LIFE Points.
Thursday, November 16th
MCPH – AB Room
Come anytime between 2 pm – 4 pm
No Registration Necessary
“Avoid Guessing
About Holiday Food Safety”
Lunch & Learn
Join us for a very informative holiday food safety Lunch & Learn. Jane Morgan, Food & Lodging Program Specialist will be presenting the program. Turkey Sandwiches and Pumpkin Pie will be served! Earn 10 LIFE Points
Tuesday, December 12th
12 pm – 12:45 pm
MCPH – AB Room
Register at: http://maconnc.org/LifeWellness.html
Common Cent$ Challenge
This campaign challenges participants to avoid unnecessary expenses on a daily basis and to complete a series of worksheets that will help form a Personal Financial Plan. Earn 10 LIFE Points
On-going Self-Management Challenge Will be offered starting on October 23rd.
Register at: http://maconnc.org/LifeWellness.html
On-going Challenges 1. Stress Less Blood
Pressure Challenge 2. Fuel Up With Breakfast
Challenge
These are self-management challenges and you will earn 10 LIFE Points for each one.
Begin at any time Use the LIFE webpage Registration link to register for these challenges http://maconnc.org/LifeWellness.html
The 2017 Holiday Challenge
Still time to sign up!!
Join the 11th annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge. Instead of focusing on trying to lose weight during the hectic holiday season, this FREE 7-week program encourages participants to maintain their weight from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve.
The 2017 Holiday Challenge will begin
on November 13th ...... Earn 10 LIFE Points
Use the link below to sign up for the challenge. Once you are registered email Melissa at [email protected]
Sign up at: esmmweighless.com
Upcoming LIFE Program Activities and Points
(Call Melissa at 349-2459 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or need any assistance)
