Healthy Connections
August 2023
n National Immunization Awareness Month
The August 31 biometric screening deadline is quickly approaching! Many appointments available in August at the Independence Health System Well-Being Center. Remember, a biometric screening is such an easy way to earn MANY wellness points! Visit the Well-Being Center page on the Loop for more programs and resources on living a healthy life.
Did You Know?
n Immunizations are a part of your lifetime healthcare maintenance. Even adults need immunizations to help them prevent getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not being able to care for family.
Wellness Badges
COVID-19 Vaccine I 100 points (1x claim)
COVID-19 Booster I 50 points
TDAP Vaccine I 10 points Pneumovax Vaccine I 10 points Shingle Vaccine I 10 points Prevnar I 10 points
Vaccines help your body to create protective antibodies— proteins that help it fight off infections. By getting vaccinated, you are protecting yourself and avoiding the spread of preventable diseases to other people in your community and household. This can prevent serious diseases and decrease your chances of a hospital stay.
Alaina McClarren, DO Family Medicine
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Reminders
n Schedule your 2023 Biometric Screening through SignUp Genius: bit.ly/3WW9TiY
n The NU-U program is not just a weight loss program but a program that focuses on the whole self.
n The Ideal Protein Protocol is a structured dietary intervention and behavioral change protocol that features partial meal replacement.