If you’ve made health-related resolutions, Wellness Connection can help. Fill out the Health Risk Assessment to identify your risk factors for conditions like heart disease and receive a $50 gift card to Academy. Gift card is for the first time only, but we encourage you to complete your HRA every year. Visit a city park for a brisk walk or stop by a city community center to join a free fitness class. Gain motivation to shed those extra holiday pounds by subscribing to Wellness Connection’s daily e-motivational wellness tips. (See contact information below.) Go to a wellness fair for free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and more. (Watch for more announcements.) Boost your department’s well-being and morale by requesting a customized departmental wellness challenge for your staff. Earn points and prizes for yourself and your departmental team by participating in Mayor’s Wellness Cup 2008. Watch your Benefits Pulse newsletter for special Know Your Numbers events and programs coming to your location.

Change isn’t always easy, but it’s possible and it’s worth it. The results from living a healthy balanced life will be many healthier, happier years together at home and at work.

For more information, e-mail WConnection@cityofhouston.net!