Employee Information. NEW on-campus Fitness Center PAGE 4

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1 Employee Information NEW on-campus Fitness Center PAGE 4

2 veryone wants to feel good, stay well and have longevity. While we can t control all things, we can take steps to reduce our risk for preventable illnesses by staying active, eating right, controlling our weight, knowing our numbers, getting regular check-ups, managing stress, and addressing health issues in a timely way. Holy Name has made an investment in you and our Medical Center by developing LiveWell, our employee wellness program. Among LiveWell s many benefits are a free Total Health Screening, the availability of healthy meals in our cafeteria, and weight loss and smoking cessation assistance. Recognizing the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle, we ve added an on-site Employee Fitness Center featuring workout equipment, free weights and group classes. Regular exercise yields numerous short- and long-term benefits. In addition to losing weight, increasing endurance, improving balance and flexibility, decreasing chance of injury, and enhancing psychological well-being, physical activity helps you to minimize disease development and manage chronic conditions. As role models for our community, staying healthy is a responsibility we have to ourselves and those we love. We hope you will take advantage of everything LiveWell has to offer. Judy Kutzleb, DNP, RN, CCRN, APN-C Vice President Advanced Practice Professionals April Rodgers Vice President Human Resources What does LiveWell offer? LiveWell offers the following programs and services as part of our employee wellness initiative. Holy Name holds LiveWell health fairs that give everyone at the Medical Center an opportunity to get essential health information and screenings, and to learn about the wellness services available to our employees. At the Health Fair you can: HEALTH FAIRS Get your Total Health Screening blood work and measurements Sign up for the Medical Weight Loss Program Get up-to-date health info from Dr. Karatoprak and chat with him one-on-one Sign up for the Employee Fitness Center, which includes bfit exercise classes Savor an approved LiveWell snack, made fresh by a member of the Food and Nutrition staff Get medical mask fit-tested and TB tested Buy fresh produce at the farmers market table (seasonally) Get your flu shot (seasonally) Learn more about Holy Name s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Get info about smoking cessation programs Ask an HNMC staff pharmacist about your medications LiveWell is a program in development. New features and activities will be added periodically. Questions? Comments? Call Employee Health, ext. 7024, or Human Resources, ext PAGE 1

3 BMI Normal weight BMI Overweight BMI More than 25 Underweight BMI Less than 18.5 Even though normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25, several studies have shown that BMI between is associated with longevity when there is normal waist circumference. Waist Circumference (WC) WOMEN Normal WC less than 32 inches (in.) Level 1 WC of in. Level 2 WC of in. Level 3 WC of in. Level 4 WC of 56+ in. MEN Normal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 TOTAL HEALTH SCREENING Know Your Numbers - Biometric Measures As part of the LiveWell program, all employees receive a Total Health Screening, which includes an annual blood test for lipids, A1C, and vitamin D, and measurements of BMI (height/weight), waist circumference and blood pressure to monitor progress toward health goals. See the chart below for guidelines. WC less than 37 inches (in.) WC of in. WC of in. WC of in. WC of 60+ in. Blood Pressure Normal 120/80 Abnormal Higher than 130/85 Glucose HgbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) Normal Abnormal Higher than 5.8 Lipids Total Cholesterol Normal Lower than 200 Abnormal Higher than 200 HDL Normal Women: higher than 50 Abnormal Women: lower than 50 Normal Men: higher than 40 Abnormal Men: lower than 40 LDL Normal Lower than 100 Abnormal Higher than 100 Triglycerides Normal Lower than 150 Abnormal Higher than 150 Vitamin D Normal Optimal Higher than 50 The LiveWell 6-Month Medical Weight Loss Program Led by Ohan Karatoprak, MD Family Practitioner and LiveWell Medical Director The 6-month Medical Weight Loss Program is a valuable component of Holy Name s LiveWell program. The program includes: Dr. Karatoprak s detailed instruction book with your customized plan for successful medical weight loss, health and longevity Weekly group support meetings Medical and emotional support Nutrition and supplement guidance Exercise instructions MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS Ongoing information on how to live a healthy life and achieve longevity New groups begin periodically, and are held every Thursday. Check the Holy Name Intranet or call Human Resources for the dates of upcoming sessions. The 6-Month Medical Weight Loss Program fee is $100, and can be paid incrementally through payroll deduction. Participants who lose six inches off their waist circumference or 20 lbs. will receive a full refund. Call Employee Health at ext for more information. PAGE 2 PAGE 3

4 On-Site Employee Fitness Center Whether you re looking to build strength, burn calories, increase cardiac fitness or reduce stress, Holy Name s on-site Employee Fitness Center is a convenient and economical option for staff members who want to step up their level of physical activity. Located in Holy Name s School of Nursing on the 5th floor, the Employee Fitness Center is open seven days a week, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., to accommodate all shifts. The Center features group exercise classes, led by HNH Fitness certified instructors, treadmills, exercise bikes, ARC trainers, a rower, universal gym and men s and women s locker rooms with shower facilities. The $20 monthly membership, payable through payroll deduction, allows unlimited, full access to equipment and classes. Personal training guidance from HNH Fitness staff is available for an additional fee. For details about Employee Fitness Center membership and to enroll, go to the home page of the Holy Name intranet and click on the Employee Fitness Center icon at the bottom of the page. You can also call Employee Health Services at ext EMPLOYEE FITNESS HNH Fitness in Oradell HNH Fitness, Holy Name Medical Center s medically based fitness center in Oradell, offers a wide range of group exercise classes, weights, fitness equipment, personal training options, massage services, and child care. The membership contract for employees has been reduced to $39 per month, down from $59. HNMC School of Nursing students can sign a 12-month contract for $29 per month. Employees who join HNH Fitness need not pay an extra fee to enroll in the onsite bfit classes at Holy Name s Teaneck campus. bfit exercise is included in the HNH Fitness membership. Softball Team Join Holy Name s Softball Team to get in shape and have fun with your co-workers. The team plays May through August in Teaneck and Garfield. PLAY BALL PAGE 4 PAGE 5

5 WALKING FOR HEALTH 10,000 Steps to a Healthy You! Studies suggest that walking 10,000 steps per day can help you manage your weight and assist in preventing diabetes and heart disease. But how far is 10,000 steps? The average person s stride length is approximately 2.5 feet. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile; 10,000 steps for close to 5 miles. A sedentary person may average only 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. A reasonable goal for most people is to increase average daily steps each week by 500 per day, until you can easily average 10,000 per day. Holy Name Walking Maps Holy Name has designated walking routes for employees, both inside the building and around the outside perimeter of our property. Look for the bfit bee signs that mark the route; then track your steps with a pedometer! Also consider using the Medical Center s staircases, if you re not carrying anything cumbersome and are wearing safe shoes. Walking up and down stairs works separate muscle groups and gives a cardio workout, so it s another great way to stay in shape. Healthy Meal Choices Healthy, new meal choices are now available in the Employee Cafeteria. Look for the EatWell bumble bees. EatWell meals are 550 or fewer calories, designed for healthy nutrition but not specifically for losing weight. EatWell meals adhere to the following nutritional standards: Fat, no more than grams; Saturated fat, less than 5 grams; Cholesterol, less than 100 mg; Sodium, 480 mg or less. The Holy Name employee cafeteria offers special pricing to encourage use of the salad bar. HEALTHY MEALS Outdoor Map Indoor Map PAGE 6 PAGE 7

6 SMOKING CESSATION Quit Smoking Now Help with smoking cessation is available from both our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Medical Center s Employee Health Services, which offers a structured and supervised Nicotine Replacement Program. Your smoking habits will determine the best treatment for you: nicotine patch, lozenge or other nicotine replacement, prescription medication even hypnosis and acupuncture are options. Referrals for on-site smoking cessation specialists are available. Our Employee Health Staff will give you the support you need. Call ext for an appointment. Stop Smoking and Enjoy the Benefits Right Away There s no better time to stop smoking than today. The good news is, no matter how long you ve been smoking, you can realize health benefits right away. Here s what happens to your body when you stop smoking: 20 minutes after you quit: Your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop back down. 2 hours after you quit: Your hands and feet have better circulation and the temperature of your hands and feet return to normal. 8 hours after you quit: The nicotine level in your blood decreases rapidly; within eight hours, it will be a fraction of the level it was during smoking. 12 hours after you quit: Carbon monoxide levels in your blood drop to normal. Blood oxygen levels increase to normal. 24 hours after you quit: Your risk for a heart attack begins to drop. 48 hours after you quit: Damaged nerve endings start to regrow and your sense of smell and taste begin to return to normal. 72 hours after you quit: Your body is 100% NICOTINE FREE. Every minute counts toward improving your health. Stop today. Reach out for help and speak to someone about quitting. Contact Employee Health Services, ext. 7024, or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at PAGE 8 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees may use Holy Name s EAP for help in coping with difficult issues. EAP counselors provide assessment, support and referrals for a wide range of matters, including: Emotional distress/personal crisis Major life events Medical concerns Family/marital issues Financial and legal issues Concerns about aging parents Want to talk with someone? Call your EAP Hotline at EAP services are provided by Interventional Strategies International, Inc. Our Gang Child Care Center Holy Name s on-campus child care center, Our Gang, eliminates the stress associated with coordinating the logistics of child care, and promotes the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing your child is close enough to visit during the workday. For little clients ages three months to five years. For more information, please call Sniffles Club STRESS MANAGEMENT Holy Name employees don t have to choose between taking a sick day and leaving their little ones who have a runny nose or cough. HNMC offers free on-site child care for children with mild illnesses. For more information, please call PAGE 9

7 The Buzz Get up-to-the-minute news about reducing your risk factors for disease by reading The Buzz, located on the back cover of your employee newsletter, The Beat. COMMUNICATIONS HR Link Stay connected to what you need to know at Holy Name: alerts, education, events, health and wellness, total rewards, and legal notices. Watch for weekly HR Link s, info in The Beat and on the HR page. Also, check out the bullentin boards as you exit the employee cafeteria. Weekly Health Tip Each week employees receive a Weekly Health Tip via from Employee Health Services on ways to improve or maintain your health. Some of the topics include information on the flu vaccine, mindful eating, breast cancer awareness and the top five healthy foods. Look for your tip each week. Call Employee Health at ext for more information. 0115MPR