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Video of the Month

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The 2010-2011 Flu
season is coming.
What lies ahead?


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Announcements


King County Onsite Flu Clinics are coming starting Oct. 25th

Open Enrollment runs Oct. 25-Nov. 26

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month



Making Life Easier's October newsletter

Puget Sound Health Alliance Community Checkup Report


Know any Health Heroes?
Tell us your success stories


In the News —


Companies can motivate families to live healthier

Health on the job (video)


Adding recess to the workday gains backers

Cost and lack of awareness hamper adult vaccination efforts

Tips for beating the flu season

Runners find benefits of mixing in walking

Most Americans still not eating enough fruits, veggies
2011 open enrollment runs Oct. 25-Nov. 26

2011 OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment runs Oct. 25-Nov. 26

In a couple of weeks, you'll receive a mailer at your home so you can prepare for the 2011 open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 25 until Nov. 26, 2010.   More




Onsite flu shots are comingONSITE CLINICS COMING STARTING OCT. 25TH

Choose Health! Get a Flu Shot

Every year, thousands of people die from the flu and hundreds of thousands miss work and important events because they get sick.  The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from illness this season is to get a flu vaccine.  Vaccine is provided at no cost to benefits-covered employees.  Onsite clinics are coming to county worksites starting Oct. 25th. More



Choose Well during Open Enrollment CHOOSE WELL
Choose Well during Open Enrollment

This year during open enrollment you will have the opportunity to choose between two health plans: SmartCare Connect powered by Group Health and KingCareSM administered by Aetna. Learn more about each to decide which is best for you. More



October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Focus on PreventionFOCUS ON PREVENTION
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Washington state has one of the highest rates of breast cancer in the country. Fortunately, if breast cancer is detected and treated early, there is nearly a 100% survival rate. More




Ross Johnson will be missed by many
IN MEMORY OF A FORMER HEALTH HERO
Ross Johnson will be missed by many

Ross Johnson was a 30-year Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic for King County Metro Transit until his passing on Sept. 27, 2010. Ross was the 2001 Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year, a former Health Hero and lifelong advocate for healthy living. More




Eat Smart - Enjoying fall fruits and vegetablesEAT SMART

Enjoying fall fruits and vegetables


Whether baked, boiled, grilled, or mashed, fall fruits and vegetables are a great addition to your healthy diet. Here are some to consider adding to your next meal. Plus get Halloween candy management tips. More
Find healthy eating ideas in the Recipe BoxRecipe Box


Move More - Most of us become less active in the fall as days get shorter.MOVE MORE
Fall for physical activity


Most of us become less active in the fall as days get shorter.  Less activity and higher fat ‘comfort’ foods can lead to fall and winter weight gain and a tough time in the spring getting back in shape.  Keep ahead of the game this season and fall for physical activity. More



Check out our newly designed Move More pages! Check out our newly designed Move More pages!


Depression - Know the signs and take action
STRESS LESS
Depression - Know the signs and take action

National Depression screening day is Oct. 7, 2010. If you think that you might be suffering from depression getting screened is the first step. Learn more about the symptoms and resources that can help. More




Quit Tobacco - Set your Quit Date - You're not alone

QUIT TOBACCO
Set your quit date - You're not alone.


If you’re thinking about quitting, why not pick a quit date and mark your calendar?  November is the Great American Smokeout; set your quit date for November and call Quit for Life now so you’re ready to quit. Research shows you’ll be more successful if you have help. More
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