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1 Immanuel FIT Wellness Website The FIT website connects you with tools to help you make smarter choices and lasting changes to better your health. Immanuel FIT Employee Wellness Program wellworksforyoulogin.com Contact the lifestyle/wellness staff for your location to get started! Immanuel Campus Immanuel Fontenelle Pathways Omaha The Arboretum Lakeside Campus The Landing Pathways Central IA Pacific Springs Village Trinity Campus Pathways SW IA Home Office If you are a part-time employee and would like to utilize the Immanuel FIT Employee Wellness website, please contact the wellness staff for your location. FY18_0831_IMM

Immanuel Wellness Philosophy Mission Christ-Centered Service to Seniors, Each Other and the Community.

To that end, we are committed to creating a culture of wellness, providing the highest level of Christ-centered holistic wellness programs through an approach that encompasses the body, mind and

This will be accomplished by promoting programs that take a holistic approach to wellness of the body, mind and spirit. It s Go Time!

2 Immanuel Wellness Philosophy Mission Christ-Centered Service to Seniors, Each Other and the Community. Wellness Vision Statement Immanuel is committed to providing a healthy and safe place to work, where employees are empowered and encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle. To that end, we are committed to creating a culture of wellness, providing the highest level of Christ-centered holistic wellness programs through an approach that encompasses the body, mind and spirit of every person. Wellness Goal The Immanuel FIT Employee Wellness Program s overall goal is to improve the quality of life for employees of Immanuel. This will be accomplished by promoting programs that take a holistic approach to wellness of the body, mind and spirit. It s Go Time! Here are some of the highlights of the FIT website that will encourage and empower you to live a healthy lifestyle. My Incentives Earn a wellness reward by participating in various events. Your goal is to complete your biometrical screening, health risk assessment, tobacco affidavit, and earn 150 points by participating in various activities by September 30, Programs & Events Keep track of any upcoming events and programs in one spot. Fitness and Nutrition Dashboard with App Integration Make wellness easy - log your steps, workouts, water intake, food, sleep, and more in our fitness and nutrition dashboard, WellBalance. This tool allows you to stay on top of your physical activity by logging your workouts and setting weight loss goals. You can also monitor your food consumption by logging your food and designing meal plans for yourself. You can even sync data from many popular apps, including Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, Jawbone, Garmin, MapMyRun and more. iphone and Android App The Wellworks For You Portal app includes all of your favorite features from the portal including weekly recipes and grocery lists, pedometer tracking and more! Android users search the Play Store for Wellworks For You. iphone users search the App Store for Wellworks For You. Welcome to the Immanuel FIT Employee Wellness Program Monthly Newsletter Stay up to date on the latest wellness trends, health observances, and monthly recipes with the Wellworks monthly newsletter. You can even earn a chance to win a $25 Visa Reward Card by answering a monthly trivia question. We encourage you to participate in all the great wellness programs that Immanuel has to offer. Here, you will find Immanuel s full list of programs. New employees are able to access our online FIT website the first week of the month following their start date. 2 11

FIT Website 2017-2018 Wellness Cycle FIT Wellness Website The FIT website provides various resources to get in shape, eat healthy, quit smoking and earn points towards your Immanuel FIT employee

3 FIT Website Wellness Cycle FIT Wellness Website The FIT website provides various resources to get in shape, eat healthy, quit smoking and earn points towards your Immanuel FIT employee wellness program. Once you login, you will have access to weekly recipes and grocery lists, an interactive fitness and nutrition dashboard, pedometer capabilities, educational tools and more! Getting Started is Easy Take your first step on this path to better health by registering online today. Go to wellworksforyoulogin.com Your login username will be first name/last name/employee ID # Example: johndoe123 (all lowercase) Your default login password will be: Date of Birth in MM/DD/YYYY format (please include the / within your password, you will then be prompted to change your password) Personalized, Safe & Confidential Use the FIT wellness website as a tool to log your personal health activity. Track your health metrics, workouts and meals. You can even personalize your personal site with an avatar! As a reminder, everything you log in the website is completely safe and confidential. All employees will begin earning points in October of each year at the start of our new wellness cycle. Your goal is to earn 150 points. Please note, employees starting employment during the wellness cycle will not be required to complete the biometrical screening, health risk assessment, tobacco affidavit or earn 150 points until the beginning of a new cycle. Activity Points Earned Time Frame to Complete Flu Shot Clinic 50 points 10/1/ /1/2017 Open Enrollment 30 points 10/23/ /13/2017 Snack and Learn 20 points 11/1/ /30/2017 FIT Pedometer Challenge 50 points 1/8/2018-3/2/2018 Trek up the Tower 50 points 2/17/2018 Snack and Learn 20 points 3/1/2018-3/31/2018 Eat Right for Life, The Family Plan 50 points 4/16/2018-6/8/2018 Live Healthy Iowa 5K 30 points April 2018 Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk 30 points 4/21/2018 Massage Therapy 20 points 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Wellness Passport Challenge 50 points 6/11/2018-8/3/2018 Corporate Cycling Challenge 30 points August 2018 Alzheimer s Assoc. Memory Walks 30 points Fall 2018 Ergonomic Learning Series 40 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Physical Activity Learning Series 40 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Tobacco Cessation Learning Series 40 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Participate in Run/Walk/ Cycle of Your Choice 30 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Participate in a Sports League 40 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Volunteerism 20 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Dental Check-up 20 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Yearly Wellness Check 50 points 10/1/2017-9/30/2018 Tobacco Affidavit Required 6/1/2018-6/30/2018 Biometrical Screenings Required 7/9/2018-8/17/2018 Health Risk Assessment Required 9/1/2018-9/30/2018 Ongoing Programs Best Care Employee Assistance Program Chapel & Pastoral Services Devotions/Prayer Eating Well and Wise Exercise Prescriptions Helping Hands Assistance Fund Living the Mission PTO Program The Word in Season Tobacco Cessation Weight Watchers Reimbursement 10 3

4 Program Descriptions Program Descriptions Flu Shot Clinic All employees are offered a free flu shot on an annual basis. Flu shot clinics take place at each Immanuel location. Receiving your flu vaccination is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward. Open Enrollment This is a time when human resources reviews all current benefits that are available and presents any changes for the upcoming calendar year. Attending an open enrollment meeting is worth 30 points towards your wellness reward. Snack and Learns Join us for an educational presentation in November and March, and enjoy a healthy snack! Each presentation is worth 20 points towards your wellness reward. Topics and dates to be announced. FIT Pedometer Challenge Join your co-workers on a virtual walking tour January 8 - March 2, Form a team for this 8-week journey. A great way to get back on track and get your steps in to start the New Year off right! Completion of this challenge is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward! Trek Up the Tower Are you ready to take on the tower? 40 floors, 870 steps, and 633 feet into the sky! First National Tower is the tallest building between Chicago and Denver. Get your feet ready and your heart pumping to Trek up the Tower! This event takes place on February 17, 2018, and is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward. Eat Right for Life, The Family Plan This book will lay out the path for healthy living and eating as a family. If you are a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, cousin or friend, this book is for you. Dr. Ann provides very clear direction, valuable wisdom and practical tips for raising the next generation of healthy eaters. This book will improve the life of those you love for generations to come. Join us in ushering in the next generation of health eaters and happy lives. This program takes place April 16 - June 8, 2018, and is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward. Live Healthy Iowa 5K Immanuel will once again participate in the Live Healthy Iowa 5K in Waukee, Iowa. This 5K walk & run takes place April The Live Healthy Iowa 5K is sponsored by the University of Iowa. Participation in this event is worth 30 points towards your wellness reward! Please remember, you always have the option to participate in the walk/run/cycle of your choice (see page 6 for details). Exercise Prescriptions Employees of Immanuel are eligible to access wellness centers at various Immanuel locations FREE of charge. Employees are able to work one-on-one with wellness staff with backgrounds in exercise science or related fields. Wellness staff will design an exercise program specifically for the needs of the individual. Helping Hands-Living the Mission Fund This program is designed to provide monetary assistance to employees experiencing an unexpected financial crisis. It is funded partially by employee donations. Living the Mission PTO Program This program provides paid time off for employees who request assistance due to an unexpected medical leave of absence. PTO hours are donated by current employees for the benefit of other employees who apply and are approved to use donated PTO time. Pastoral Services Employees are able to meet one-on-one with Immanuel s pastoral staff for support and to discuss items of concern or where assistance is needed in their personal/ spiritual lives. The Word in Season All staff members of Immanuel are able to obtain a free The Word in the Season spiritual devotion book after a year of employment. Tobacco Cessation In order to provide our employees and residents/participants a healthy environment in which to live and work, and as a commitment to Immanuel s wellness philosophy; Immanuel s locations are 100% tobacco free. To support those individuals who are looking for resources to quit using tobacco products, Immanuel will reimburse up to $100 per person per (rolling) year. Please contact human resources for approval of services. Weight Watchers Reimbursement Employees are able to take advantage of the Weight Watchers program that focuses on awareness, education and behavior modification. We encourage independent participation in Weight Watchers. Upon successful completion, Immanuel will reimburse employees 50% of the cost. Receipts of participation and goal accomplishments must be submitted to the wellness staff for your location. 4 9

5 Program Descriptions Program Descriptions Health Risk Assessment Know Your Number is an evidenced based health risk assessment and education tool which evaluates an individual s risk for nine of the most costly, modifiable chronic diseases. The Health Risk Assessment can be completed from September 1-30, Please follow the instructions below to complete your assessment: 1. Login to your FIT wellness website (wellworksforyoulogin.com) 2. Click My Health Assessments>Know Your Number Assessment 3. Answer all questions 4. Select Finish to submit your responses and your results will be available in your Wellness Toolbox Best Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) From reoccurring annoyances to a life changing crisis, all of us experience difficulties in our personal lives every now and then. EAP is available to our employees and their dependents who need help solving personal or work-related problems. Legal and financial services are also available. BestCareEAP.org or contact Chapel Services Employees of Immanuel are able to attend monthly chapel services at their location during the work day. There are also chapel services available at each location for various events. Memorial services and funerals of residents/participants can also occur at each location and employees are encouraged to attend to assist with the grieving process and for closure. Services are open to all faiths, and although we are a Christ-centered organization, Immanuel welcomes individuals from all spiritual backgrounds. Devotions/Prayer As part of the culture of Immanuel, we embrace the practice of devotions/prayer. Eating Well and Wise The Eating Well and Wise program is an employee based nutritional behavior change program that is educational and fun! On a weekly basis employees are offered an opportunity to make healthy food choices by partaking in FREE nutritious food alternatives instead of unhealthy snacking. Educational information is provided on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, protein and water. Claussen-Leahy Run/Walk for UNO Athletics Join Immanuel on April 21, 2018, in support of UNO Athletics. This event includes a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and children s race. More information to come as the date approaches. Participation in this event is worth 30 points toward your wellness reward! Please remember, you always have the option to participate in a run/walk/ cycle of your choice (see page 6 for details). Massage Therapy Do you suffer from tight, aching muscles caused by stress? Enjoy the benefits of massage therapy and participate in this great method of stress reduction. Massage therapy events will take place throughout the month of May and this event is worth 20 points towards your wellness reward. Wellness Passport Challenge The Wellness Passport Challenge will help you create and maintain healthy habits while also traveling the world! This challenge requires you to complete a weekly healthy habit in order to travel to your next location. This challenge takes place June 11 - August 3, 2018, and is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward. Corporate Cycling Challenge Join Immanuel s corporate team and take part in Nebraska s largest one day bicycling event. You will have a great time riding along with thousands of cycling enthusiasts eager to expand our community s trails system. Three tours offer something for riders of all abilities-short, flat stretches over smooth roads to longer, hill rides, with a great blend of urban maneuvering and rural challenges. This event takes place August 2018, and is worth 30 points towards your wellness reward. More details to come! Please remember, you always have the option to participate in a run/walk/cycle of your choice (see page 6 for details). Alzheimer s Association Memory Walks Immanuel continues to support the Alzheimer s Association Memory Walks. Employees are given the opportunity to participate in these events by walking to show their support. Participation in one of these events is worth 30 points towards your wellness reward. Walks take place Fall 2018 in Council Bluffs, Omaha, Sarpy County, Lincoln and Des Moines. More details to come! 8 5

6 Program Descriptions Program Descriptions Ergonomic Learning Series Did you know that proper ergonomics, both at work and at home, are important for good, long-term health and well-being? Follow along in this 4-session learning series to learn important aspects of proper ergonomics. We will focus on why ergonomics is important, the benefits of proper ergonomics, signs and symptoms related to ergonomic injuries, and how you can set up your work space to be safe and comfortable all day long. Completion of this series is worth 40 points towards your wellness reward. This series is located on the main menu bar under learning, within the FIT wellness website. Physical Exercise Learning Series Whether you are looking to enhance your physical fitness, or have been needing a push to get more active; the Physical Exercise Learning Series is for you! It will prepare you with the tools you need to create an action plan to get moving. Completion of this series is worth 40 points towards your wellness reward. This series is located on the main menu bar under learning, within the FIT wellness website. Tobacco Cessation Learning Series This is a 6-week long, self-guided smoking cessation program, designed to help individuals work towards an ultimate quit day. Ex-smokers can also benefit from this program to help reinforce reasons for quitting and to prevent any relapses. Topics include: Why Quit?, Smoking Cessation Aids, The Quit Plan, Managing Stress and Building Support, Quit Day, and Relapse Prevention. Completion of this series is worth 40 points towards your wellness reward. You can locate this learning series on the main menu bar under learning, within the FIT wellness website. Participate in Run/Walk/Cycle of Your Choice Are you an avid runner, walker or cyclist? Do you participate in various events throughout the year? Receive 30 points for participating in an event of your choice. You are able to turn in verification of participation of an event twice a wellness cycle to earn up to 60 points towards your wellness reward. See the FIT wellness website Wellness Toolbox icon for the paperwork to receive your points. Turn in completed verification to the wellness staff for your location. Participate in a Sports League Do you participate in a Sports League? You are able to receive 40 points by participating in a sports league of your choice once a wellness cycle. See the FIT wellness website Wellness Toolbox icon for the paperwork to receive your points. Turn in the completed verification to the wellness staff for your location. Volunteerism Do you volunteer for charitable causes throughout the year? Do you enjoy serving others? You are able to receive 20 points by volunteering a minimum of an hour of your time. You are able to volunteer up to three times per year, for a possible 60 points towards your wellness reward. See the FIT wellness website Wellness Toolbox icon for the paperwork to receive your points. Turn in completed verification to the wellness staff for your location. Dental Check-Up Have you had your dental check-up recently? Take advantage of Immanuel s dental plan and receive a free dental check-up and earn 20 points! See the FIT wellness website Wellness Toolbox icon for the paperwork to have your dentist complete during your visit. Turn in the completed verification to the wellness staff for your location. Yearly Wellness Check Are you in the healthy habit of seeing your doctor for your yearly wellness check? See the FIT wellness website Wellness Toolbox icon for the paperwork to have your doctor complete during your visit. This is worth 50 points towards your wellness reward! Turn in the completed verification to the wellness staff for your location. Tobacco Affidavit Log onto the FIT wellness website from June 1-30, 2018, and verify your tobacco status. If you are a tobacco user you will have the option of completing a Tobacco Cessation Learning Series (see description on page 6 of this brochure). You are also able to take advantage of Immanuel s tobacco cessation reimbursement program (see page 9 of the brochure for details). Biometrical Screenings Take the first step in understanding your health! Go to an on-site screening scheduled July 9, August 17, At the screening you will learn your cholesterol numbers, blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, and waist circumference. You will go over the results with a nurse consultant. 6 7

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