​Well Aware News

Webinar: Perimenopause at Work

Hot flashes are just the beginning. Join Well Aware for this month’s webinar on perimenopause, where we’ll explore the full scope of changes that can occur during this stage of life. Topics will include shifting insulin sensitivity, changes in cholesterol levels, sleep disruption, mood swings, and changes in body composition. We’ll also discuss when hormone therapy may be appropriate and what current evidence says about its risk and benefits. Learn more.

Find Mindfulness/Exercise Classes, Resources, and Tools at the Well Aware Toolbox Webpage

Taking care of our health should be a part of our daily lives. Well Aware has gathered community and medical plan resources to help you evaluate your current health status as well as tools to help you manage your health every day. Check out our calendar of classes including Mindfulness, Yoga, and more on the Well Aware Toolbox.

Free Access to Montgomery County Recreation Facilities and Pools

As a permanent* MCPS employee, you have free access to all Montgomery County (MC) recreation facilities, including swimming pools and gymnasiums. You also are eligible for a 20 percent discount on an annual pool pass for your family members. Interested? Learn more and visit the MC Recreation website for general information. You may apply online for the individual Total Rec Pass. The Employee Family Pool Pass Application also is available online. Both passes are valid for one year; you may reapply each year to continue your access to the facilities.

Wellness Initiatives

The Wellness Initiatives program provides incentives to help you reduce your health insurance costs. Learn more about the program so you can take advantage of the rate reductions.

Beyond the Cuff: Mastering Your Blood Pressure

Have you been told that rising blood pressure is just a normal part of getting older? Or that your only options are cutting out salt and logging hours on a treadmill? It's time to rewrite the rules. Join us for a 3-part series to explore more ways to control your Bloor Pressure. Learn more. 

Exercise Classes (Online, In-Person, On-Demand): Join the Email Distribution List

Join Well Aware and take an online health and wellness class. From mindfulness to Zumba, you can join these classes online. Add your name to the distribution list for class updates. Learn more.

Omada 

If you have Cigna or Kaiser Permanente, you can participate in Omada. Omada helps members manage weight and create healthier habits with one-on-one coaching and tools needed to make long lasting health changes. Learn more.

Well Aware Wants to Hear From You!

Tell Well Aware about any wellness programs, activities, and/or incentives you would like us to consider in the coming year. Complete our survey to help us provide you with the wellness program you most need and want.

^*Permanent employees do not include substitute teachers, temporary employees, or retirees.