Healthy Connections
July 2023
n UV Safety Awareness Month
As the dog days of summer approach don’t neglect your health and well-being. Get your biometric screening if you haven’t completed it for 2023. Plenty of appointments still available until August 31! Visit the Employee Wellness/Well-Being page on the intranet for more programs and resources on living a healthy life.
Did You Know?
n Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.
Wellness Badges
Dermatologist Screening
20 points
Reminders
Annual Physical
25 points
Daily use of sunscreen is important to prevent sun-damaged skin and skin cancer. It is important to notify your primary care provider if you have new or changing skin lesions. Depending on one's risk factors, an annual skin screening exam may be an important component to an annual wellness examination.
Suzanne Blasko, MD Family Medicine
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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.