Healthy Connections
June 2023
n Men’s Health Month
Summer has arrived! Take those workouts outside and enjoy all nature has to offer. Join one of the Well-Being Center virtual group exercise classes and set up in the green grass and warm sunshine. Visit the Employee Wellness/Well-Being page on the intranet for more programs and resources on living a healthy life.
Did You Know?
n Men are at higher risk for many serious diseases, including heart disease, lung cancer, and HIV and face unique health problems that don't affect women, like prostate cancer. It is important to raise awareness about preventive screenings and regular health care for men of all ages.
Wellness Badges
There are several ways for men to maintain good health and well-being, including getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight but these are not a substitute for regular physical exams with their primary care provider. These visits will ensure that screenings are being done and underlying issues are being addressed.
Raymond Gatzke, MD Family Medicine
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.