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Begin gardening at home or in a pea patch

Begin gardening at home or in a pea patch

Begin gardening at home or in a pea patch
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Announcements

Appropriate for the summertime, July is UV Safety Month

Making Life Easier's July newsletter

Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report

FDA develops online learning tool: "Medicines in my home"

Know any Health Heroes?
Tell us your success stories



In the News —

Growing number of Seattle area residents growning their own groceries

Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits:

Stricter Rules Can Steer Kids Away from TV

Few Americans Using Electronic Medical Records

Your Brain On Exercise

How to ride out dangerous heat waves

Most Americans get too much salt

Health tip: be sure the family eats breakfast


COLOR LEVEL NOTIFICATIONS TO BE MAILED TO HOMES

Expect Healthy IncentivesSM "color level" letter by end of July

After this year’s Healthy IncentivesSM program ends on July 16, be on the lookout for a letter from WebMD notifying you of your family’s 2011 color level and this year’s appeal process. More


Goat Hill Giving GardenGOAT HILL GIVING GARDEN
An urban garden for county employees

In June, ground was broken on a demonstration garden where employees are teaching each other how to grow healthy food. Fresh produce is being donated to low-income and homeless in the neighborhood.  “County employees basically turned trash into a treasure,” said County Executive Dow Constantine.”  More




Taking the stress out of summer travel
DON'T LET VACATIONS STRESS YOU OUT
Taking the stress out of summer travel

We all need vacation time to relax and recharge. But don't let your vacation stress you out. Use these tips to minimize travel related anxiety and tension. More





Choose Well - Alternative Dispute Resolution ProgramCHOOSE WELL
Stress decreases and productivity increases

The King County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program helps individuals and workgroups turn unresolved conflict into creative solutions that foster a healthy productive workplace. More



Eat Smart - Introducing the Farm to Work ProgramEAT SMART

Introducing the Farm to Work Program

King County employees can now get locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables delivered direct to work.   Plus, get tips for grilling healthy summer favorites and recipe ideas for festive barbecues! More

Find healthy eating ideas in the Recipe Boxrecipebox_sm

Move More - Be active during your summer vacation.MOVE MORE
Be active during your summer vacation

For some of us, summer vacations mean lying on a beach with a beverage and a book.  But staying active during your vacation can help you maintain progress you may have made with your individual action plan. Move More during your summer vacation with these tips. More



Quit Tobacco -Make this summer your time to quit.QUIT TOBACCO
Make this summer your time to quit

Summer’s here. It’s the best time to get outdoors and be active. When you quit tobacco, you’ll have increased lung capacity, heal from injuries more quickly, and be better able to enjoy an active lifestyle. You can quit tobacco.  More

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