Update on Wellness Events

Hi Everyone,

Please see below Gwen Walters email concerning City of Houston Wellness Events that enable City of Houston employees to accumulate  points for their medical plans.

 

 

Hello All,

 

Following is a listing of COH Wellness Events that will be held at the Houston Public Library for subscribers to the City of Houston’s Cigna Health Plan. You are welcomed to participate in these events and earn points for a discount on the medical plan. Our primary points goal is to earn 500 points by December 31, 2013. Your participation allows you to save money, improve your health and win prizes!

1. Wellness Education Scheduled at HPL – October 1, 2013, 12-1pm

Tuesday, October 1, 2013, everyone is invited to attend a Wellness Education Presentation hosted by the COH Wellness Team. This session titled “Eating Healthy Without Dieting” will be held in the Program Place Meeting Room on the 4^th floor of the Jessie Jones building from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. By attending this session you will earn 50 points.

2. HPL’s  Wellness Fitness Class Scheduled at HPL – Starting October 8, 2013, 1-2pm

HPL’s  Wellness Fitness Class, “Intermediate Boot Camp”, is open to all HPL staffers and COH employees who would like to attend. This class starts Tuesday, October 8^th. Classes will be held in the Concourse Level Meeting Room of the Jesse Jones building every Tuesday and Thursday during the months of October and November from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  By participating in this Department Specific Class you can earn up to 250 points.

 

3. Biometric Screenings Scheduled at HPL – October 9, 2013, 8:30-4pm

 

The City of Houston Wellness Connection has scheduled another Biometric Screening Event that will be held at the Jesse Jones Library Building Plaza Area on Wednesday October 9, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You are also welcomed to attend Biometric Screening Events at other COH locations . For a complete listing of these locations and dates of events please visit, www.healthfair.com/houston  or call 866.461.4502  By completing the Biometrics & Health Assessment you will earn 250 points.

4. Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled at HPL – October 9, 2013, 12-2pm

Wednesday, October 9, 2013, the Houston Public Library will host a Flu Clinic at the Jesse Jones Library in the Program Place Meeting Room from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. This COH Wellness event is open to active employees who have Kelsey Care. You do not need to preregister for this event. Just bring your Cigna Identification Card to show clinicians when you arrive.  By taking a flu shot, which is in the category of Disease Management you will earn 125 points.

5. HPL Blood Drive Scheduled at HPL – October 22,  2013, 7:30-1:30pm

HPL’s next Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Jesse Jones building in the Concourse Level Meeting Room. All donor names will be placed in a drawing to win two free tickets to the Texas Bowl, December 27^th at Reliant Stadium and a football gift basket. To schedule your appointment, visit www.giveblood.org.  *New! By participating in this HPL Blood Drive Event you will earn 25 points.

 

Here are three Resource Links that are very helpful…

A.   Improve Quick Start Guide – gives the numeric point value for all wellness activities.

B.   Improve Physical Activity Log – allows you to log in your personal physical activities (running, walking, swimming, etc.) to qualify for points. This completed form should be faxed/sent to the COH Wellness Group so that your points are credited to you. fax# 713.837.9490.

C.   Improve Reporting Form – this form is to be completed by you and signed by an authorized care giver for any of the activities you complete listed on this form. This completed form should be faxed/sent to the COH Wellness Group so that these points can be credited to you. fax# 713.837.9490.

Thank you for your participation in the Wellness Programs of the City of Houston. For more information about the Improved Wellness Plan please visit www.houstonwellnessconnection.org, or visit  wconnection@houstontx.gov. If more discussion is needed about any of the information shared in this email, please feel free to respond or give me a call.

Kind Regards,

Gwen Walter

Hi Everyone!

With the upcoming month of October quickly approaching, we will be having an exciting program here at Scenic Woods to assist in enhancing Scenic Woods' Circulation. Ms.Yvonne has kindly donated Halloween items and Ms. Debra has created beautiful Halloween baskets that our patrons can have the chance to win!

Two weekly drawings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Patrons do not have to be present to win. So.. make  every effort to promote this exciting program to patrons!

       

                            Ms. Debra is so creative! Thanks for making these boo-tiful
                                                             Halloween baskets!

Customer Surveys

Hi Everyone,

Steve Hill sent out some clarification about the Customer Surveys we are to distribute this week. Please see below:

The print version of survey is only to run one week, September 22-28^th. Please have your staff send me the completed surveys no later than Oct 1^st.

Unused print surveys should be discarded Monday September 29^th.

The online survey will be on HPL’s website one additional week, until October 7^th.  

Thanks!

 

HPL Customer Survey

Hi Everyone,

Please view this email form Steve Hill concerning the HPL Customer Surveys that we need to encourage patrons to complete:

This is a reminder that the HPL customer survey will begin this coming Sunday, September 22^nd.  It is accessible via the rolling banner on the homepage or on the About tab of our website. http://www.houstonlibrary.org/survey

Please encourage your customers to use the online survey, which is available in both English and Spanish. For those customers who are reluctant to submit their surveys online, use the print version, which each location should receive on or before Friday.

As ever, your role in the process is critical, so please contact me with any comments questions, or concerns you may have.

Thank you for all the great work you do!

Wellness Health Assessment

Hello Everyone!
 
If you haven't done so already, you may want to complete your Wellness Health Assessment by Sept. 30th to receive 250points. If you acquire 500 points by December 31st, you are entitled to a discount on your health insurance!
 
The City of Houston has set up a Biometric Screening for employees at the following two places (by appointment only- 866-461-4502):
 

Friday, September 20, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 6200 Wheeler.

Friday, September 20, 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at 5614 Neches.
 
You will need to include the following on your health assessment:
 
- Height
- Weight
- Waist circumference
- HDL
- Total cholesterol
- Blood pressure

 
So... don't delay and complete the Wellness Health Assessment today!

Hi Everyone,

As of today, we will need to mark tally marks for any Holds that staff comes across on the appropriate sheet at the Reference Desk. Simply mark the tally for the correct day.

Thanks!