--- title: "HEALTHY CITIZENS: August 2019 News" description: "HEALTHY CITIZENS: August 2019 News" image: https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/GettyImages-966295656%20Excercise.jpg --- [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Engauge/engauge-logo.jpg)](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/engauge) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/search-mobile.png)](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/Search) # HEALTHY CITIZENS: August 2019 News By Mandy Saucerman on 8/13/19 5:40 PM ![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/GettyImages-966295656%20Excercise.jpg) In this month's update, find out who was the most recent Wellness Champion and who won the Hustle for Muscle challenge. Learn more about upcoming cooking demonstrations, a blood drive, mammography screenings, the Heart Walk, and October Health Screenings. ** Wellness Champion**  ![Gallagher, Joel 7537](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gallagher%2c%20Joel%207537.jpg?width=150&name=Gallagher%2c%20Joel%207537.jpg) Congratulations to **Joel Gallagher** for being named the July Wellness Champion! She received three nominations! She has lost over 80 pounds by changing her eating habits and working hard to be healthier. In this process, many have noticed her accomplishments, and she has helped inspire and encourage others to better their health.     **Hustle for Muscle Challenge Winners**  Several employees participated in a seven-week wellness challenge, focused on increasing skeletal muscle mass and decreasing percent body fat. Participants earned points for exercising, keeping a food journal, and attending wellness classes, cooking demonstrations, and health coaching sessions. Congratulations to the winners!  Team Winners  **1****st**** Place****:**** **The Bergs - **Nathan Berg** and **Cory Berg** ($150 shoe credit each)  **2****nd**** Place****:**** **Gerica 2.0 - **Gillian Marks** and **Erica Duncan** ($100 gift card each)  **3****rd**** Place****:**** **The Southsiders - **David Foster** and **Shari Foster** ($75 gift card each)  Individual Winners  **1****st**** Place****:**** ****Peter Mowry** ($150 shoe credit)  **2****nd**** Place****:**** ****Jose Cabrera** ($100 gift card)   **3****rd**** Place****:**** ****Kasey Summerlot** ($75 gift card)    **Upcoming Cooking Demonstration****s**  ![Herbs_GettyImages-74411700](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Herbs_GettyImages-74411700.jpg?width=275&name=Herbs_GettyImages-74411700.jpg)Herbs and spices sometimes seem like an after-thought, but they not only provide nutritional benefits, they also can add flavor to foods without excess sodium. Plan to attend one of these classes focused on the benefits and uses of herbs and spices. If you are participating in the Step Into Shape wellness challenge, you’ll earn points for attending. Email **Melissa Hehmann **at [mhehmann@citizensenergygroup.com](mailto:mhehmann@citizensenergygroup.com) to claim your spot.  - Tuesday, August 27 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Langsdale 1B Operations Conference Room  - Wednesday, August 28 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Corporate Leadership Conference Room   **Upcoming Blood Drive**  The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., in the Auditorium at the General Office. Stay tuned for details on how to sign up.    **Mammography Screenings**  Annual mammography screenings will be conducted by the St. Vincent Mobile Mammography Service in September (see dates below). The screenings are open to employees, spouses of employees, retirees and spouses of retirees. For those who participate in one of the Citizens Energy Group medical plans, the cost is paid through the medical plan. To schedule an appointment, call 317-338-9595.  - September 9: Corporate, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  - September 10: Langsdale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.  - September 13: Corporate, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.    **Heart Walk is September 21**  Citizens Energy Group is a supporter of the American Heart Association, with Vice President, Capital Programs & Engineering/Quality Systems **Mark Jacob** serving on the organization’s board. Since we kicked off our 2019 support in February, American Heart Month, several employees have been selling paper hearts to raise money.   Employees also are encouraged to participate in the Indianapolis Heart Walk/5K Run on September 21 at the Michael A. Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus. *Remember, Citizens will reimburse employees up to $30 per running race (maximum three races per year).* You can sign up or donate online by visiting [https://www2.heart.org/](https://www2.heart.org/) and clicking on “Heart Walk,” then “Learn” in the top right corner. From there, choose “Company Teams.” Contact **Sara Pickett** for more details.    **October Health Screenings**  If you participated in the spring health screenings and were given a goal, you must schedule your fall check-in appointment by October 15. Contact **Sara Pickett** at [spickett@citizensenergygroup.com](mailto:spickett@citizensenergygroup.com) to register for one of the dates/times below. If you are not available on the day of your work location’s screening, please plan to attend a different location, or contact Sara to schedule an individual appointment. 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