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UA Health Link

UA Health Link
July 14, 2009
Hydration

NEW! Office Space Needed
Hydration Nation
Go on a Treasure Hunt
What? A Marathon?
Tai Chi and Biking Start in July
NEW! Weight Watchers Update
July GTP Health Focus
NEW! Health/Fitness Achievements
Summertime: It's a Fine Time
OWC: Kidney Health

Coming Up...
August:
Salt


Program Links
UA Health In Action Website
Online Wellness Center
Get the Point

Audiocasts
Download files and listen on the go.
Avoid a Summer Meltdown
Fill Up with Fluids

Fitness Buddy Directory
Find a friend to work out with or add your name to the directory. [more]

Have a fitness buddy success story? [Let us know.]

Health/Fitness Achievements
Don't forget to let us know about accomplishments that make you proud (like lowering your cholesterol or completing a marathon).
[Tell us about it.]

Local Produce Farms
Several farms in Alaska have Community Supported Agriculture programs so you can eat the freshest produce around. Some of the farms offer delivery across the state.

Anchorage/Mat-Su:
www.springcreekfarmak.org
www.arcticorganics.com/csa.htm
http://glaciervalleycsa.com

Fairbanks:
www.calypsofarm.org
www.rosiecreekfarm.com

Bethel:
Meyers' Farm meyersfarm@gmail.com
(907) 543-1270

Upcoming
Community Events

Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau

Health Tool
How much water do you need? Hydration Calculator

Health Tip of the Month
July Health Tip Preview: Sitting May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Sign me up!

Community Resource
Running Clubs

Alaska Mountain Runners
Anchorage Running Club
Running Club North
Southeast Road Runners

UA Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program
VSP, Vision Care Provider

UA Statewide Website

Disclaimer: The information contained in the UA Health Link eNewsletter is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice or treatment that may be prescribed by your physician. Before adhering to any WIN for Alaska, Inc.'s or UA Health In Action's recommendations or undertaking any exercise program, wellness advice, fitness or diet regimen, you should consult your physician. You are solely responsible for any actions that you may take based on information in the UA Health Link eNewsletter, and any such actions are at your own risk. Neither WIN for Alaska, Inc. nor UA Health In Action is responsible for any injuries or other problems that might occur due to said actions.

Because the UA Health In Action program is an approved UA Statewide Benefit, "unsubscribe" is not available for the Health Link eNewsletter.

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UA Health In Action Team

There are many wise and knowledgeable wellness consultants on WIN for Alaska's UA Health In Action team. Together, they have more than 120 years of health education and consulting experience. We are introducing two team members each month, one in the first edition of the UA Health Link, and another in the mid-month edition.

Meet Heidi Beer

Angelique Garnand
Brook Predeger
Diann Darnall

Gerald Damron


Office Space, Anyone?
Dedicated space for Individualized Health Planning SessionsIHPs

Office Space Needed
1 office on UAF's West Ridge
1 office on UAA's main campus

One of the most frequent comments about how WIN for Alaska, Inc. can improve IHPs is to have larger, dedicated space, not shared with another wellness consultant.

We are looking for dedicated office space to use for Individualized Health Planning Sessions (IHPs) which start again in October.

If you know of any space that may be available from Sep 15 - Jun 30, please let us know. Contact our IHP Program Manager, Brook Predeger at brook@winforalaska.com or (907) 227-7716.


What? A Marathon?
Think you can't? Think again! We want to help.

If you've ever had even the slightest inkling that you may enjoy running a long-distance race, but have put the "I can't" in front of that thought, take away the apostrophe "t" and think, "I can!"

Born to MoveThere are two major running events approaching and WIN for Alaska, Inc. would like to help you prepare. [more]


Hydration Nation
Why water is good for you

Water makes up 85% of our blood, 80% of our muscles, and 75% of our brains. It regulates body temperature, transports nutrients, and removes impurities. Water is essential for a healthy functioning body!

Health Benefits of Water on...[more]


Go on a Treasure Hunt
By Janice Cook, Wellness Consultant
WIN for Alaska, Inc
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So, you have a GPS unit. Now what do you do with it? Sure, it helps find your way to places, but did you know that you could have some REAL fun with it? [more]


Tai Chi, Biking, and Walking
Enjoy the great outdoors

Your Health In Action team wants to help you get out and enjoy one of the best things about Alaska...the summer.win water bottle

Summer Activity Incentive
Anchorage and Fairbanks, when you sign in at 10* or more sessions of any of the activities listed below you'll receive a BPA-free polycarbonate, stainless steel WIN for Alaska, Inc. logo water bottle to help keep yourself hydrated.

*Mat-Su and Juneau sign in at five or more sessions.

Starting in July
Tai Chi Tuesdays, July 7 - August 18
Biking Thursdays, July 9 - August 20

Anchorage Details
Mat-Su Details (Tai Chi on Thursdays)
Fairbanks Details

Juneau Walking Wednesdays, July 1 - August 19

Juneau Details

Already started
Walking Wednesdays, June 10 – August 19

Anchorage Details
Fairbanks Details

No registration needed. Join any group any week.


Weight Watchers Update
UAS maybe, UAF yes.

UAF Campus
West Ridge Weight Watchers group will meet from 12 - 1 pm beginning Thursday, July 16, in the West Ridge Research Building, room 210.

UAA Campus
The Weight Watchers group on the UAA campus is held Mondays at 5:30 pm (weigh-in at 5 pm) in the Consortium Library, Room 307/302A.

Interested participants may join either UAA or UAF group at any time during the respective programs. 

UAS Campus
We have 10 interested participants so far. Are there any others? Weight Watchers requires at least 15 to hold an information/registration meeting.

Juneau, are you interested in starting a Weight Watchers at Work group?


July Get the Point Health Focus
Drink lots of water daily

Drink a minimum of 8-12 servings of water daily for at least 25 days of the month, and record your consumption every day. It's worth 20 points in Get the Point (GTP).
Download Wellness Goal

If you started the GTP Incentive Campaign in April, July is the last month to track points, reach a tier, and earn a 4-month incentive reward.

After you claim your 4-month reward by responding to the reward email, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery to your university address.

The GTP Tracking System can be used year-round to record your healthful habits and activity. However, you can only earn rewards during an incentive campaign. The next GTP campaign starts in February 2010.


Health/Fitness Achievements
What have you done?

"Geezer" to Athlete—Success Story
At the age of 54, Toby Widdicombe is a very regular kind of person and a self-proclaimed "geezer." He loves...[more]

Marathon Comeback
Erika VanFlein completed the Rock-n-Roll Seattle Marathon on June 27. "This was a comeback race for me after not being able to finish the Boston Marathon because of sciatica. Weeks of rehab and reconditioning helped me finish in a respectable time of 4:04:27 on a hot, crowded course. Carefully tracking all my cross-training and rehab activities in the [Get the Point] GTP system helped keep me on track."

No Longer Needs Surgery
Roberta Weaver
"...my goal from the beginning of the fitness program [Individualized Health Planning] was cardiovascular health. After 15 months...[more]

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon Events
The 36th annual Mayor's Marathon events were held on June 20th. [more]

Don't forget to let us know when you've done something that makes you proud. We'll add your name and accomplishment to the Health Link.


Summertime: It's a Fine Time
Schedule a Wellness Break

Schedule a Wellness Break for your department and be infused with good health knowledge from our experienced and wise wellness consultants.

Enjoy a chair massage, blood screenings, presentations, wellness exercise, healthful snacks, and prizes for participation.

Read more about Wellness Breaks
Schedule a Wellness Break


Online Wellness Center
This month's preview

Kidney HealthOnline Wellness Center
Your two small kidneys have a mighty long to-do list, including: filter out waste in the blood, control how much protein goes back into the blood, help make red blood cells, and regulate blood pressure. Drink adequate water every day to keep your kidneys healthy.

Keeping Kidneys Healthy
Kidney Stones — New Approach to an Old Problem
Life Cycle of a Kidney Stone
Kidney Failure Doubles in United States
Kidney Disease: How Common Is It?

Plus, visit the Online Wellness Center for articles on travel/summer safety and parenting.

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