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Announcements —

Aetna nears final agreement to keep UW Physicians, Harborview and UWMedical Center in-network. See details.

Individual action plan help guides now online
Exercise, Nutrition, Stress Management, and Weight Management.

Free Prostate PSA Screening Wednesday, February 10th, Seattle Prostate Institute. How to register

Healthcare associated infection rates are now available to the public
Check out details.

February is American Heart Month American Heart Association

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 —

Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices

Winter Sun Warrants Sunscreen

More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging

Experts Push 7 Steps to Heart Health

Small Cuts in Salt Intake Spur Big Drops in Heart Trouble

55 Million Americans Sickened by Swine Flu So Far

A healthier you — or pay more


WebMDPHASES, PLANNERS & DEADLINES, OH MY!

Getting to gold with the new Healthy IncentivesSM program

It’s new, it’s different and it has a lot of tools to help you. It’s the 2010 Healthy IncentivesSM program, and the information in this article is your road map to gold. More 

Confused? Attend a webinar to learn more about how to choose and complete an individual action plan.



Big Backyard 5KRUN YOUR BACKYARD OFF!

Big Backyard 5K at Marymoor Park

Calling all runners, walkers and thinkers about running and walking. King County Parks is hosting its first annual 5K at Marymoor Park on Sunday May 23, 2010. More

John Villapudua, Feb Health HeroFEBRUARY HEALTH HERO
John Villapudua shares his expert tips on training

Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced runner, these training programs are designed to help boost your fitness and get you safely to the finish line.  More



Free Fitness Program - Take the StairsFREE FITNESS PROGRAM
2010 Take the Stairs Campaign

Ready for a free fitness program that fits into your daily schedule and is proven to reduce blood pressure in high-risk groups?  Take the Stairs. More

Health Hero: Helen Ivory update




reduce your carbon footprintCLIMATE CHANGE AND YOUR HEALTH

Enhance your health and reduce your footprint

Steps you take toward good health can also reduce your carbon footprint. It may seem to some that there isn’t much common ground when addressing global warming and obesity, but the solutions are more closely related than you realize.  More 




Eat Smart for a healthy heartEAT SMART 
Eat Smart for a healthy heart

A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Many people make it harder than it is. Remember that it’s the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. More

You'll find more healthy eating ideas in the Recipe Boxrecipe box


Healthy HeartMOVE MORE
And be good to your heart

For some of us, New Year’s resolutions start wearing off in February.  But sticking with a plan to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week will benefit your heart.  More



Chronic StressSTRESS AND HEALTH
Stress Less for a healthier heart

It’s been estimated that as many as 90% of doctor’s visits are for symptoms that are at least partially stress-related. More 




Quit Tobacco - And be good to your heartQUIT TOBACCO
Your heart will thank you for it

Tobacco use increases your risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attack.  Most people who use tobacco want to quit.  Be good to your heart and make February your time to quit.  More

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