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Welcome to your January 2010 Health Matters e-Newsletter

King County Health Matters

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Announcements —

Gym Discount Program Open House
Wednesday, Jan 6 in the Chinook Building. Check out details.

Aetna reaches temporary agreement to keep UW Physicians, Harborview and UW Medical Center in-network. see details

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month
National Birth Defects Prevention Network

Updates on H1N1 (swine flu) in King County
Stay informed with Public Health updates

King County Nurseline:
Talk to a registered nurse 24/7


In the News —

Consumer Reports details the screening tests that may be unnecessary

Resolution: Get a Deal on a Gym Membership

Click Off the TV, and Burn More Calories

Carry a list of medications you take, says patient-safety group

New guidelines back mammograms starting at age 40

Getting fit? There's an app for that

10 ways to eat wisely in the new year

Culture of resistance - a 3-part Seattle Times Investigation on MRSA: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Powered by WebMDNEW & IMPROVED HEALTHY INCENTIVESSM IN 2010
What to do in 2010 to earn gold for 2011

Changes in how you earn gold for your out-of-pocket medical expenses mean getting up-to-speed on what you need to do in 2010 to earn gold for 2011. Follow these steps and you’ll be good for gold. More


Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against H1N1 influenza.GET H1N1 VACCINE AT WORK
Clinics coming to worksites in Jan. and Feb.

King County, continuing to prioritize the health and wellness of employees, will provide on-site  H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine clinics in early 2010. More


If New Year’s resolutions have you looking at joining a gym in 2010 check out the Gym Discount Program with over 25 gyms to offering discounts at more than 140 facilities. GYM DISCOUNT PROGRAM 2010
New Year's resolutions include joining a gym?

If New Year’s resolutions have you looking at joining a gym in 2010 check out the Gym Discount Program with over 25 gyms to offering discounts at more than 140 facilities.  More 



Choosing generics, participating in Healthy IncentivesSM and starting in Group Health will save you money in 2010. SAVE ON MEDICAL EXPENSES IN 2010
Changes in 2010 affect out-of-pocket expenses

Choosing generics, participating in Healthy IncentivesSM and starting in Group Health will save you money in 2010.  More 



New individual action plans can help you reap the benefits of eating smart. EAT SMART
Nutrition focused individual action plan options

A healthy diet can help protect you from heart disease, bone loss, colorectal cancer, and type 2 diabetes. New individual action plans can help you reap the benefits of eating smart.  More

You'll find healthy eating ideas in the Recipe BoxRecipe Box

Choosing an individual action plan that helps you Move More can put you on the road to reaping the rewards of your activity. MOVE MORE
Exercise focused individual action plan options

Lack of physical activity is a health risk faced by the most employees and their spouses or domestic partners participating in Healthy IncentivesSM. Choosing an individual action plan that helps you Move More can put you on the road to reaping the rewards of your activity.  More

Preventing and managing stress can help you sleep better, control your weight and lower your risk of serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression.STRESS LESS
Ease into 2010 by learning to stress less

Preventing and managing stress can help you sleep better, control your weight and lower your risk of serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression. In 2010 you have an individual action plan option that can help you to stress less. More

Have a new yar's resolution to quit smoking?QUIT TOBACCO INDIVIDUAL ACTION PLAN
A golden opportunity to quit tobacco

Have a new year’s resolution to quit smoking? Concerned about the rising cost of health care? Here’s a win, win solution: participate in Free & Clear’s Quit for Life program as your Healthy IncentivesSM Individual Action Plan.    More

 

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