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Health & Wellness Is Both Personal and Professional
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2101 Interstate 35 Frontage Road Moore, OK 73160 10731 S. Western Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Moore Branch South OKC Branch
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or Oklahomans, the first weekend in October is a special and meaningful time. Runners and walkers from across Central Oklahoma and around the world will be “running to remember” at the 21st Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.* The mission of the marathon is “to celebrate life, reach for the future, honor the memories of those who were killed, and unite the world in hope.” For many participating in this month’s activities, it is a culmination of months of training and health preparation. Often, the desire to focus on our health is driven by personal motivations. Still, research has found that healthy living can have a significant effect on your professional life as well. According to data from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), “By offering employees the means and the educational tools to take control of their wellness, employers promote a healthier, more productive work environment.” Health & Wellness is one of the four pillars of First United’s Spend Life Wisely maxim. We believe that to truly spend life wisely, we must all strive towards health both physically and mentally. It’s also important that a focus of a life well lived for all employees should be prevalent in our professional environments. Implementing healthy living pro-
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grams in the workplace can include things like providing employees with referrals or discounts to local gyms, participating and preparing for corporate fitness challenges, sponsoring cooking or nutrition classes, or even offering time in the workday for employees to take a walk or participate in group fitness activities. To champion healthy living and commemorate the Oklahoma City Memorial Run, First United encourages their bankers to participate in “Marathon in a Month,” a program in which employees walk or run 26.2 miles, the equivalent of an official marathon distance, during October. Those who participate will earn entries for prizes and gift cards. We know that taking time to focus on your health and wellness always resonates with results in the overall improvement of all areas of life. And, those around you can be inspired and benefit as well. *For information about or to donate to the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, visit www. okcmarathon.com. Established in 1900, First United has more than 85 bank, mortgage, and insurance locations throughout Oklahoma and Texas. It is one of the largest, well-capitalized banking organizations in the Southwest, with more than $10 billion in assets. It is among the largest privately-held community banking organizations in the United States. First United provides a full range of financial services, including banking, mortgage, insurance, and investment products and services, with a primary focus to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely®. Learn more at FirstUnitedBank.com. Member FDIC
