CONGRATULATIONS to Jerry Sikes (left) and Dale Koch (right) for being named the August and September Wellness Champions, respectively. Jerry and Dale, who both hold the position of Technical Specialist IV were nominated by one of their coworkers for their efforts to be more active. Their departments posts a monthly activity board to keep track of days they meet 30 minutes or more of activity. Jerry and Dale completed this goal nearly every day in August. Bravo to Jerry, Dale, and their entire department for making physical activity a priority.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it.

It can be difficult to stay healthy during the holidays. Thanksgiving is typically celebrated by feasting, followed by seconds, maybe thirds, and topped off with desert. Then there's the post feast nap, a few hours of watching football, and then an additional leftover turkey sandwich and a slice of pumpkin pie. In many households, Thanksgiving is dedicated to either eating rich, unhealthy foods foods, sitting still, and usually doing both. However, there are ways to make Thanksgiving a little healthier. Give these ideas a good ole turkey try!

November is American Diabetes Month and we’re taking The Big Step Up against diabetes. Come join us! Take your health into your own hands through awareness, detection, management, and learning to thrive despite your diabetes.