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HealthBeat is a monthly newsletter of the Joint Bank/Fund Health & Safety Services (HSD). Here you will find listings ofupcoming health related events and activities, and information on health and well-being. Visit HSD at: http://hsd (WBGIntranet) or http://staff.worldbank.org/healthservices (External).
Welcome to the September 2019 issue of HSD's HealthBeat e-Newsletter. You may be receiving this because you
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This Month’s Focus: Adja Gaye, Occupational Health Nurse, Travel Health and Wellness Unit
Adjaratou Gaye (Adja) is a national of Senegal and has been workingwith the Health and Safety Directorate since 2016. Adja has a passionfor health promotion and disease prevention. She worked for variouspublic health organizations in the United States and Africa dealing withmaternal child health, adolescent health, HIV education, reproductivehealth and immunization programs and malaria prevention. She hasover 15 years of experience as a nurse, a community health outreach,and project coordinator.
Adja has her license in “Promotion de la Santé Rurale ” from EcoleNational d’Economie Appliquée in Senegal, a bachelor’s degree inNursing and a master’s in Public Health from Lasalle University in theUnited States. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Public Health atthe London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Adja is a member of the ISTM (International Society of Travel Medicine) and the American Public Health Association (APHA). In her free time she enjoys swimming, cooking and being with family. She looks forward seeing her WBG colleagues before their next world travels to ensure vaccinations are in check and mitigate any travel health risks!
You can contact Adja at [email protected]
Health Announcement: The Importance of Relaxation
Relaxing means “going back”. Going back inside, where we BELONG!Relaxation is a useful method for managing stress and resting yourmind and body from tension and anxiety. It doesn’t matter the type ofrelaxation to use, the most important thing is to find a way to relax andrest your body and mind.
Please follow these links to listen to our four audio guides:
1. Diaphragmatic Breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation,available in English, French, and Spanish.
2. Visualization, available in English, French, and Spanish.
3. Peaceful Sleep, available in English, French, Spanish, andPortuguese.
4. The Colors of Life, available in English, French, Spanish, andPortuguese.
TIP: These audio guides are provided in MP3 format, and can bedownloaded for use with an MP3-compatible device. To download,right-click and select "Save Target As..."
Visit the HSD intranet page on Techniques to Relieve Stress.
HEALTH EVENTS
Walktober Walking Campaign
Walk! Walk! Walk! Motivate the staff to register for Walktober.Walktober is a 31-day walking challenge designed to inspireeveryone to make walking a priority.
How does it work? Participants will be able to track their steps orminutes, aiming for 6,000-10,000 steps or 30-60 minutes activity eachday. * Activity can be tracked via the challenge platform, Walktobermobile app or a fitness tracker.
Registration starts on September 1st and closes September 30th. Getready for individual and team competitions!
Link to register: https://worldbankgroup.walktober.com
The Power of Relaxation: Free Group Sessions
Tuesdays 12:00 pm-12:55 pm
When practiced on a regular daily basis relaxation can promote thefollowing benefits: • Release physical tension• Manage emotions• Improve both the quality and quantity of sleepRelaxation is a free easy tool, that works!
Pre-registration required: [email protected]
Health and Safety Directorate Walking Group
Do you want to start exercising, but don’t want to do it alone? Need abreak from your desk? Want to reach your health and fitness goals?Make New Friends? Join the weekly walking exercise group!
World Bank
Every Wednesday at 12:00 pm - MC-1818 Entrance.IFCEvery Thursday at 1:00 pm - 2121 Penn. Av Entrance.We aim to walk for approximately 45 minutes to an hour - Route:Varies each week. Contact: [email protected] if you want to join.
Free Yoga Class in the Bank: Everyone is Welcome
Mondays to Thursdays: 1:00pm-2:00pm Fridays: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Note: There are no classes on the first Friday of every month or onholidays.
Location: I Building Meditation Room (I Building Basement Level B1)Dress comfortably; locker rooms available nearby to change; Yogamats and props are available in the room. Visit The World Bank Community Yammer at: Yoga Yammer Group
Fund & Bank Staff Ski Club
Thinking about going skiing or snowboarding, or about learning thesport, but don’t know where to go? Can’t find a family member or afriend to go with you? If you are looking for a stress-free winter sportsvacation, you should consider joining one of the Fund & Bank Staff SkiClub trips.
Every year since 1969, the Fund & Bank Staff Ski Club has offered anambitious variety of snow vacations, from quick-trips to two-weekholidays. Destinations include resorts from the northern Rockies inCanada to the southern Rockies in New Mexico, New England, andEurope. Trips are priced extremely competitively. All resorts havesnow sports schools and the destinations are family friendly.
What can a ski trip offer you? It takes you to a destination with clear
air and no reminders of office pressures. You can schuss down themountain with the wind in your face and adrenaline rushing throughyou. The biggest decision of the moment is whether to take that steepmogul field, head for the gentler slope, or explore the Nordic trails.Skiing or boarding offers a sense of challenge as you exercise; itprovides an opportunity to commune with nature; and generates awell-deserved appetite for the post-skiing meal with new friends or oldones from past trips. This is an activity that re-energizes the mind andbody.Memberships are open to all Fund and Bank staff, retirees and theirfamilies. Individuals not affiliated with either organization are eligible toparticipate as guest members, if sponsored by an active club member.For more information and to sign up see www.fundbankskiclub.org
Trips planned for 2019 – 2020 Season
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD? COUNTRY OFFICES EVENTS
Brazil, Brasilia OfficeThe Health Promotion Partners in Brasilia have been organizing Yoga classes twice a week for the lasteight months. Staff are motivated to participate because they find it beneficial for their health and well-being. For more information or any questions contact Wanessa Matos, Carolina Abreu Dos Santos orMichele Martins.
HEALTH TIPS
Weight Loss Myths and Facts
A diet myth is advice that becomes popular without facts to back it up.When it comes to weight loss, many popular beliefs are myths andothers are only partly true. Here are some facts to help you sortthrough what you hear.
Myth: Skipping breakfast makes you gain weight.Fact: Eating a healthy breakfast can help you manage your hungerlater in the day and help you to say, “no thanks,” to unhealthy snacks.No scientific studies; however, have shown that skipping the morningmeal leads directly to weight gain. If you are not hungry first thing,listen to your body.
Myth: Eating at night will make you fat.Fact: People who eat late at night do tend to put on extra weight. Onepossible reason is that late-night eaters tend to choose high-calorietreats. Some people who snack after dinner do not sleep well, whichcan lead to unhealthy cravings the next day. If you are hungry afterdinner, limit yourself to healthy snacks such as baby carrots or berries.
Myth: You cannot be overweight and healthy.Fact: There are some people who are overweight with healthy bloodpressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. For more people,excess weight increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Thelonger you are overweight, the more your risk for developing diseaseincreases. While you can be overweight and healthy, carrying extraweight will increase your risk for health problems down the line, buthealthy eating and regular activity are good for you no matter what youweigh.
Source: USPM Website
Diet Fads: Effective or Not?
From losing weight to managing food intolerances and sensitivities tohealthy glowing skin – there seem to be a plethora of diets thatpromise a healthier lifestyle while tackling specific issues. But how
effective are they?
Intermittent FastingVarious versions of intermittent fasting exists, but the main idea is tocreate a schedule that restricts you from eating during certain timeperiods, and in between you eat as you please. This type of dietinghas shown to lower overall calorie intake, however, it does notnecessarily educate individuals where the calories come from andwhat sources of calories are more nutrient dense. While there havebeen some reports of weight loss, more research is needed to alsounderstand the long-term effects.
Ketogenic DietThe ketogenic diet is a more extreme version of the low-carb diet.Most guidelines of the diet restrict your carbohydrate intake toapproximately 25 g per day. This is equal to about one to two slices ofbread. The diet also emphasizes a higher fat intake. Unfortunately,most individuals following this diet are forced to restrict nutrient densefoods high in fiber like fruits and legumes. There is also often anincreased intake of saturated fats (bad fats) from processed foods andfatty meats, instead of healthier fats from nuts and seeds. If followedcarefully and guided with a professional, the diet may be an effectivemeans of improving blood sugar levels and weight. However, the dietis not sustainable for most people and can result in a rebound.
Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet is inclusive of all traditional eating patternsacross countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. While it providesvarious flavors and dishes, it also emphasizes the importance nutrientdense plant-based foods, lean proteins, healthier fats, and smallerportions. Finally, the Mediterranean Diet encourages regular physicalactivity, creating a more holistic approach to health. Research showsstrong evidence the Mediterranean diet as one of the moresustainable eating patterns in following a healthier lifestyle. Stay tunedfor more information and updates on how we are incorporating theMediterranean diet and lifestyle into the HQ cafes this fall!
Paleo DietAlso known as the “caveman diet”, the paleo diet focuses on eatingfruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, meat, poultry, seafoodand eggs. The diet restricts grains, dairy, legumes, some root
vegetables and processed foods. The paleo diet has some merit as itencourages consumption of whole nutrient dense foods while limitinghighly processed foods, such as sugar, which is a larger contributor toweight gain and inflammation. However, the diet also limits intake ofcrucial nutrients that most people are lacking, such as calcium andvitamin D found in dairy. While there are some advantages to thepaleo diet, it has its downsides in limiting a number of importantnutrients too.
Whole30The Whole30 diet is an elimination diet that cuts out a number foodgroups including sugar, grains, legumes and more. In the program,foods are slowly reintroduced, in hopes individuals will be able tobetter understand how certain foods affect their body and overallhealth. Such elimination diets are often implemented in clinical oroutpatient settings in order to identify allergies, intolerances, andsensitivities in order to manage medical conditions affecting the gut,such as irritable bowel syndrome. Without the careful monitoring andguidance from a dietitian or other clinicians, individuals who follow theWhole30 diet can easily become deficient in a number of vitamins andminerals. While the Whole30 diet can raise awareness of your ownhealth and limit highly processed foods, it is recommended to only doso with a health professional.
By: Nicole Arcilla, MS, RDN, LDNWellness & Sustainability Manager for Restaurant Associates at TheWorld Bank Group, HQ
Connect with Your Health through Ergonomics!
Check our free resources by typing “ergonomics” in the Intranetsearch box and make sure to take advantage of them! You do notneed to be in pain at work.
Learn about:• Our online ergonomic assessment software• Our individual ergonomic assessments for HQ and COs• Our Healthy Back Classes online and in person• Our stretch break software to remind you to incorporate movementinto your day• Our Disabilities Accommodations Fund
For questions not addressed on the intranet page, [email protected].
SPECIAL FEATURES
AED, CPR and Bleeding Control TrainingWould you know what to do if a loved one or colleague collapsed in front ofyou?This classroom, instructor-led course is designed to prepare students toadminister CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe,timely and effective manner.
Upon successful completion of the course that includes a CPR and AED skillstest, students will receive a Heartsaver CPR AED course completion card validfor two years. Students will also receive training focused on the use of WBGbleeding control kits that are co-located with the AEDs.
Through this training, students will gain confidence in providing critical,potentially life-saving interim response while awaiting local emergencyservices. The first 300 students who successfully complete this training willreceive a free first aid kit. Register Today!
Medical Emergency At Washington DC HeadquartersIn the event of a medical emergency while at Washington, DC, Headquarters,call the WBG Emergency Line at 1-202-458-8888 (or extension 8-8888 ).
The WBG Emergency Line is manned 24 hours a day by trained operators. Itserves as a single point of contact for Staff emergencies, accepting calls fromStaff at Headquarters as well as Country Offices.
Calls typically include critical security and safety issues, fires, health, travel andfamily emergencies.
In the case of critical health emergencies at Headquarters (e.g. victimunconscious or not breathing), assistance will be immediately dispatched, andthe caller connected with the District of Columbia Office of UnifiedCommunications (OUC, DC’s 911).All after-hours emergencies will be referred to DC OUC.
Did You Miss One of Our Health Promotion Events? To better serve colleagues everywhere, we post Health Promotion eventvideos of most health lectures and other events within a few days of the event.Video and audio materials on other topics are also available here.
Don’t Wait Until Your Back Aches! Get an Ergonomic AssessmentTodayOur Ergonomics team can explain how to adjust your workstation andposture for optimum comfort and productivity. See the Ergonomics intranet sitefor more info or contact [email protected] with specific questions. Don’t waituntil the back ache starts! Consider a free ergonomic assessment today.
The Health and Wellness Program provides to staff, retirees, and eligibledependents age 18 and older with additional health support services. Theprogram is implemented through an online wellness portal which offers a healthassessment, personalized health recommendations, access to electronic /telephone health coaching, and health education support through a library ofvideos and written articles. The goal is to help you improve your health bytaking small, consistent steps towards healthier behaviors. Register today!
Connecting with Your Health, Safety and WellbeingHealth and safety is a shared responsibility. Take this training course, offeredon OLC, and learn how a healthy and safe workplace can benefit each one ofus, our organization, and the communities we live in. Gain an understanding of:(1) the Integrated Health and Safety Management system; (2) the governancestructure of the World Bank Group’s Health and Safety Management system;(3) how workplace health and safety is a shared responsibility and what ourrole is in upholding a healthy and safe work environment; and (4) how toundertake a risk assessment and risk management approach on health, safety,and wellbeing. Register now!
Relocating or traveling?Staff who travel or relocate can unknowingly jeopardize their health andwellbeing if they are not taking the appropriate steps to protect themselves, aswell as any family members accompanying them. This module is designed tobuild the capacity of staff who travel or relocate to avoid preventable health andwellbeing crises, and skillfully manage challenges that arise, including how to
access available medical and psychological support, and emergency services.The information in this module is relevant for all travel and relocation, withspecial emphasis on unique challenges inherent in travel or relocation tocountries marked by fragility, conflict, and/or violence (FCVs). Even frequenttravelers will benefit from a periodic review of this module as new or changinghealth conditions arise and psychological support services are madeavailable Register now!
HOW TO FIND US?
MedStar Primary Care Practice 202-842-1500
Travel Health and Global Wellness MC Building Clinic: 202-458-0822 IFC Satellite: 202-473-2791
Travel Medicine Pick UpMC Building Clinic: 202-458-1373 IFC Satellite: 202-473-2791
Road Safety202-473-6186
Ergonomics & Work Environment202-473-7266
Domestic Abuse Prevention Program 24/7 Hotline: 1-202-458-5800 Coordinator: 1-202-473-2931
Counseling Unit Schedule an appointment: 202-458-445724/7 helpline: 202-458-5600
Field Health Services
Health & Wellness Events 202-458-0822
Health & Safety Services Website
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