If getting in shape or losing weight top your list of New Year’s resolutions, you are not alone. According to several polls and surveys conducted across the United States, the No. 1 New Year’s resolution for 2015 has to do with fitness, whether it be “losing weight,” “getting in shape,” or “staying fit and healthy.”
At Texas Children’s, our goal is to help you thrive in 2015 while building a collective atmosphere supporting your well-being. Given the popularity of fitness and weight loss this time of year, we want to remind you of the fitness center discounts available to all Texas Children’s Hospital badge holders and their families through Employee Health and Wellness.
Participating fitness centers include: 24 Hour Fitness, LA Fitness, Lifetime, Blast Fitness, UT Recreation Center and the YMCA. Discounts apply to current and former members, so check your current rate to see if the discounts provided through Texas Children’s can reduce your costs.
Another perk offered at Texas Children’s that will help maximize your fitness and weight loss goals is access to a new 17-week series of Weight Watchers, the world’s most effective weight loss program. The program is launching soon onsite at Main Campus. An informational open house will take place Tuesday, January 20 in Feigin Center 02A and the first official session of the series will be Tuesday, January 27 in FC 18A. All sessions will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Please fill out this form if you’re interested.
In addition to fitness and weight loss, there are several other ways you can thrive in 2015, and Texas Children’s has a variety of services available to help you look, feel and live your best life yet. Some of those services are:
Employee Medical Clinic – Did you know the Employee Medical Clinic can serve as a convenient solution to all of your primary care needs? All Blue Cross Blue Shield medical members are covered at 100 percent for annual exams, and additional lab work can be done for a small co-pay. The Employee Medical Clinic also offers a variety of educational programs to help you live well with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A team of medical providers and a Certified Diabetes Educator/Dietitian will provide you with the practical tools and knowledge to effectively manage your conditions. Contact the Employee Medical Clinic for more information and to schedule your appointment: Ext: 4-2150.
Tobacco Cessation – As of September 1, 2014, Texas Children’s medical plan members can receive free tobacco cessation medications and over-the-counter treatments with a prescription. For more information or additional guidance, please call the Employee Medical Clinic at: Ext: 4-2150.
Employee Assistance Program – Offers counseling, stress management, financial assistance and grief recovery programs. For more information, please call: Ext: 4-3332.
We wish you a Happy New Year and hope you thrive in all areas of your life in 2015 and beyond.