Do You Know Your Numbers?

The last opportunity for your FREE biometric screening is May 10th at the Administrative Services Center.  Register for your appointment.    Walk-in's are welcome on a first come first served basis. 

If you are a Cigna member through MPS, you will earn a $25 gift card by completing a Health Assessment questionnaire at mycigna.com, no later than May 17th.  You will need to use the numbers from your biometric screening or from a previous doctor visit to assist you with some of the questions.  To complete the health assessment, go to www.mycigna.com.

If you have questions or need additional information, please email wellness@mpsaz.org.

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

Blood pressure is the strength of the blood flow against the walls of the heart's arteries.   One in three people in the U.S. have high blood pressure.   Managing stress and maintaining a healthy weight are a few ways to maintain a healthy blood pressure.   HERE are other things you can do to keep your blood pressure under control.

Spending time with friends is time well spent.   As you finish the school year and begin your Summer break, keep in mind that having good friends is good for more than just companionship.  Friends can help reduce stress, improve your health and make you feel better about yourself.   Friends can be an invaluable support system.   Click HERE  for Cigna's VitaMin (Vital health information in a minute). 

2013 Lose and Win Challenge winners are The Tuffy Fluffies from Broadway Transportation! 

The Fat Burning Ninjas from Skyline HS are a close second.  Jeff Abrams and Ronda Pavlenko are the individual winners.   

Congratulations to all of our competitors who participated in this weight loss challenge.   We had 358 employees that participated with an average of 2.5% weight loss.   Click HERE for a list of results. 

May Recipe: Baked Ziti 

Register for a Winner's Circle seminar

Join the Winner’s Circle. Attend a FREE wellness seminar for Mesa Public Schools employees and their spouses.

A variety of topics will be addressed throughout the school year, including nutrition, exercise, preventive health, financial and stress management. Enroll in a seminar by clicking on the registration form link.

Registration form for the following Winner's Circle seminars

Getting Rest Over Vacation - Richard Morris

Date:  May 15, 2013

Time:  4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Location:  Mesa Public Schools, ASC, 63 E. Main St., 3rd Floor (Room 303), Mesa, AZ  85201

This seminar will teach you how to get unplugged and rest over the Summer.   

Outdoor Summer Safety and Awareness

Visit this CDC site for tips on how to protect yourself against Summer hazards and how to protect yourself from the Sun.

The Wellness Newsletter is published for employees of Mesa Public Schools. The Wellness Newsletter is produced by the Employee Benefits Department.  Questions and comments are welcome.  Please write to Director of Employee Benefits, Judy Cato, Mesa Public Schools, 63 East Main Street #101, Mesa, AZ 85201-7422.