Wellness Works
Maricopa County's Wellness Works program supports and encourages a healthy workforce by providing programs and resources to help employees maintain or improve their health.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Employee Benefits and Wellness Division
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1-866-941-2143
January is Time to Bounce Back from 2020!
2020 was a challenging year. Now it’s time to look forward to 2021. What does the next chapter of your life look like? It’s entirely up to you. Take the first step to make sure that it’s a great chapter by setting goals to help you achieve a happier, healthier life.
WEBINARS:
Using the Wellness Portal to Reach Your Goals
Tuesday, January 19 & Wednesday, January 20
12:00-12:30 pm
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How to Achieve Weight Loss Success
Tuesday, January 26 & Wednesday, 27
12:00-12:30 pm
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Scale the Summits Destination Challenge: February 1-26, 2021
Catch the world’s most beautiful sights — and its toughest terrain — when you participate in the Scale the Summits Challenge from February 1-26. You’ve got eight thrilling summits, and you'll need to rally your crew to reach them all.
Registration starts January 19 on the Wellness Portal. Join or create your own team of up to five people. Manually track your steps or sync a device/app.
Track all weeks of the Challenge to earn credit for one "Your Choice" Activity. The activity may be audited. You cannot earn credit for this activity if you have already participated in a Challenge, but don't let that stop you from having a fun fitness goal to start 2021!
February is Healthy Heart Month...
Having heart disease puts you at a higher risk for complications from COVID-19. But with healthy habits like maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in physical activity, following a heart-healthy diet, and managing stress you can reduce your risk. Even small changes can make a big difference. Attend one of these webinars to learn more.
Show Your Heart Some Love
February 16 & 17 | 12-12:30 pm
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All About Cholesterol
February 24 | 12-12:30 pm
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Wear Red on Friday, February 5
Wear red to help raise awareness about heart disease. Take a photo of you and/or your (socially distanced) work group wearing red. Bonus points for wearing red masks! Include a sign or something that identifies you or your department in the photo. Send the photo to wellness@maricopa.gov by Monday, February 8. Photos will be featured in the March issue of The Resource.
...It's Also Time to Earn Your Wellness Reward!
Currently, only 1,054 out of 12,339 eligible employees have earned the Wellness Reward for the upcoming year. Are you one of them?
Don’t miss your opportunity to earn a Wellness Reward of $60 a month. Not only can you increase your income, you can improve your health at the same time!
Attend a webinar to learn how to earn:
February 9, 10, 11 | 12:00-12:45 pm
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Wellness Portal!
Your Wellness Portal is where you’ll go to elevate your health and wellness and earn your Wellness Reward of $60/month! Register here Version OptionsWellness WorksGetting quality sleep is critically important to your health. Lack of sleep not only makes you tired, but can affect your mood, hormones, weight, memory, and overall ability to recover.Headline New Wellness Portal! Wellness Portal!. Call 866-941-2143 with questions.
The activities required to earn your Wellness Reward include completing a Health Check Survey (health assessment), and two “Your Choice” activities.
REGULAR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
- LA Fitness memberships at reduced rates for County employees and their families
- Onsite Fitness Centers with free memberships at various County locations
- Weight Watchers at Work reimbursement for employees who meet program requirements
- Wellness campaigns offered throughout the year (Bike to Work Day, Fitness Walk, etc.)
- A Wellness Incentive Opens a New Window. Opens a New Window. ($60.00/month) to help employees reduce the cost of their medical premium
Detailed information about these programs can be found on the County’s Intranet, (MyMC) on the Wellness Works page Opens a New Window. .