Wellness Wednesday
July 2025
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. This month emphasizes the importance of protecting our skin and eyes from UV rays, which can cause skin and eye damage.
How to protect your skin from UV rays
Be safe in the sun and learn about the damaging effects of too much UV exposure, factors that affect UV risk, and how to do a self-exam. Click here for more information!
Did you know?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, having 5 or more blistering sunburns may increase the melanoma risk by 80%. https://www.aad.org/media/stats-skin-cancer
My Health Onsite Spotlight:
Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad
Upcoming MHO Webinars:
4-Week Goals for Health & Happiness
I Ate This When I Was Younger and I Was Fine!
One 1-hour class on July 17, 2025. Food is always changing, and even if an item has the same name, is served in the same restaurant, or tastes the same, it might actually be different from what you ate several years ago. Join us as we look at some changes in the food we eat.
How to Schedule My Health Onsite Appointments:
Call Center Phone # 727.353.3000
Hours of Operation:
The Call Center will be open to take appointments Monday–Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Face-to-Face, Televisit (via Video), and Telephonic (via Telephone) appointments are available.
If assistance is needed after hours, you will be re-routed to our 24-hour nurse line for ongoing patient services.
Patty's Points
Staying informed, getting resources and speaking with experts on a variety of health topics for a Better You is a just a few clicks away! Register today for Florida Blue’s wellness education live webinars. Or point your smart phone camera to the QR Code below. All times are eastern.
Florida Blue - Blue365 Spotlight:
Travel Tips to Avoid Jet Lag
The travel season is upon us, so here are some tips to conquer jet/travel lag. Enjoy your vacation from the start!
30% Off Medical Alert Jewelry
Save 30% on pre-engraved or customized medical ID bracelets, pendants, wallet cards, and accessories. These medical ID's are available in many different styles and colors for every member of the family who may need one.
Save 20% on Health-Boosting Tea Products
Powered by nature, Health&Tea products are 100% plant-based with lots of functional benefits. Blue365 members can save 20% off any order, plus free shipping on orders over $35.
We're Here for You
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit program intended to ensure a healthy work environment for all staff. Through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and Lucet (our behavioral health care provider), our employees will have access to enhanced services. These services include counseling and referral for personal or work-related issues, health & life coaching, legal and financial consultation, and a wealth of online resources.
Click here for more information about EAP
Lucet Employee Assistance Program
A free confidential tool to help you overcome life challenges and live a happy, balanced life.
Company code is: Pasco
Pasco Go Healthy website
For the latest updates on the Health & Wellness Centers, other wellness opportunities, and news, please click on the Pasco Go Healthy image!
Financial Wellness
Pasco County Schools has partnered with CentsAbility Consulting Group to provide financial wellness resources and guidance, helping us plan for a more secure future. Please watch for upcoming events and workshops for FRS, DROP, Retirement Planning, Investing 101, Budgeting, and Social Security. Bookmark the Employee Benefits and Risk Management pages on the District website for future reference and announcements. For more information on checklist items you can look into right now courtesy of Chris Brown, President CentsAbililty Consulting Group, please click on the button below.
Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Programs
QUIT YOUR WAY
Contact Us
Email: wellness@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pascogohealthy.net
Location: 7227 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638, USA
Phone: 813-794-2276