CCTEC Wellness Initiative 2023
October Newsletter
Wellness Opportunities this Month!
Wellness rewards are back! How to earn a Wellness reward:
Google Form Submission: Log your individual activities
At least 30 minutes of activity on your own outside of CCTEC (worth 1 point each)
Seasonal yard work/snow shoveling will count if over 1 hour of time. (worth 1 point each)
Participate in special events offered by CCTEC (worth 3 points)
Visit a doctor for a wellness check-up (worth 2 points each)
Qualifying medical visits include: annual physical, annual mammogram/gynecology exam, annual dermatology skin check, annual eye exam, colonoscopy, semi-annual dental cleanings
appointments only count as they are part of preventative care
Note: You may include a yearly wellness exam that took place in September or October
*Staff must earn 22 points from October 1-31st.
Rules
All points must be submitted by Sunday at 11:59 pm for the previous week.
No points for the month can be added after the last day of the month by 11:59 pm.
Activity points can only be accumulated one time per day.
How access the Wellness Log (Google Form) for the 2023-2024 school year:
Complete the "My Life Check Survey" (My Life Check Survey)
Print out the completed My Life Assessment Checklist and show it to Devon Malone.
All staff members who become wellness participants will receive their own set of CCTEC resistance bands. They just arrived, and we will be distributing them soon.
Note: This must be done by October 13th if you are trying to earn an October Wellness reward. Any new participants after October 13th must wait until November 1st to gain access and log points.
Mark Your Calendars
Rite Aid Flu Shots at CCTEC (11:00 - 1:00)
A Wellness Sponsored Event!!- earn 3 points!
Rite Aide will be administering flu shots to CCTEC employees at no cost.
Please email or call at ext. 4400 Siobhan Palau to make an appointment and to fill out the paperwork.
Bring your insurance card to your appointment
Friday, Oct 6, 2023, 11:00 AM
Nurse's Office
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
A Wellness Sponsored Event!!- earn 3 points!
Walk to help raise money and awareness for suicide prevention.
For more information, see Chuck Oldknow or checkout Tec-E.
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023, 08:30 AM
CCTEC
Coming Up Next Month - Student Services TEC Run 2023
A Wellness Sponsored Event!!- earn 3 points!
Walk/run to help raise money for the 2023 Student Services Scholarship
For more Information about TEC’s team, checkout Tec-E.
Thursday, Nov 2, 2023, 02:30 PM
CCTEC
Shared Health Information
Heart-Check Foods
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High Blood Pressure
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