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• April’s focus is maintaining well-being during uncertainty.
  • Incorporate proven strategies to help you feel more calm during this stressful time.
  • Learn how to stay active when avoiding gyms and group fitness classes.
  • Check out fun ideas for keeping kiddos busy while school is out.
  • Create simple, healthy, and tasty meals at home.
• Access free, confidential counseling with the Employee Assistance Program.
• April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
• The April Mini Challenge is called “3 Good Things.”
• Congratulations to Pete Petersen, April’s Health Matters Hero!
• Remind everyone around you to wash hands often to prevent illness with these posters.

• NEW! Spread kindness to those around you during Random Acts of Kindness Week February 16-23.
• NEW! Level up your life with these simple stress reduction tips.
• February’s focus is all about relationships.
• Congratulations to Allison Palmer, our very first Health Matters Hero! Nominate a hero for next month.
• Make this Simple Vegetable Curry for a quick and hearty dinner full of veggies.
• Find out how to energize your meetings with this new toolkit!
• The February Mini Challenge is called “Pearly Whites.”
• Strengthen the relationship with your heart with these lifestyle tips in the latest Choose Health Matters Blog post.

• February’s focus is all about relationships.
• Congratulations to Allison Palmer, our very first Health Matters Hero!
• Register now for the Little Habits Challenge that kicks off on February 3!
• Show someone you care without candy with one of these 9 non-candy valentines.
• Make this Simple Vegetable Curry for a quick and hearty dinner full of veggies.
• February 7^th is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease.
• Find out to energize your meetings with this new toolkit!
• The February Mini Challenge is called “Pearly Whites.”
• Strengthen the relationship with your heart with these lifestyle tips in the latest Choose Health Matters Blog post.

We want to hear from you!

• The Idaho Cancer Control Programs are gathering information to better understand why people do or do not get screened for cancer. This information will help in the development of future cancer control programs. If you are a female, age 21 to 65 years old, please take this short 2-5 minute anonymous survey. Respondents will be entered into a drawing for a pair of Idaho Steelheads Hockey Tickets for March or Boise Hawks Baseball Tickets for this summer.

• January’s focus is all about goals!
• Nominate a Health Matters Hero who inspires those around them and contributes to a culture of well-being!
• Try these High Protein Egg Muffins for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
• January 8^th is Take the Stairs Day!
• Find out how to take your meetings on the move with this new toolkit!
• Learn about your thyroid and how this small, but mighty, gland impacts your health.
• The January Mini Challenge is called “Ten 10.”
• See what Health Matters has on the calendar for 2020!

• Health Matters wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season!
• Water you waiting for? Register for the HO, HO, HO, H20 14-Day Holiday Water Challenge today!
• This One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
• The Idaho Commission on Aging is now offering free, online training for caregivers of dementia patients.
• Open your eyes! The December prevention spotlight is on vision and eye health.
• The December Mini Challenge is called “Real World.”
• Check out these tips for handling holiday stress.

• NEW! Discover four simple ways to be healthy, happy, and grateful this Thanksgiving.
• NEW! Create your own hearty autumn salad with this non-recipe guide.
• NEW! Try some mindful eating strategies to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without going overboard.
• NEW! Access free, short-term counseling for you and your dependents with the Employee Assistance Program.
• Foster an attitude of gratitude this November!
• Use these six simple tips to cultivate gratitude in your life.
• The November Mini Challenge is called “100 Thanks.”
• Download our gratitude log and write down three things you are thankful for every day this month.
• Warm up with this Classic Chicken Noodle Soup…the recipe includes a meat-free option using chickpeas.
• Learn the risk factors and how to prevent diabetes during National Diabetes Month.
• Check out these new posters to display as a friendly reminder to prevent the spread of illness.
• There is still time to participate in the Health Matters Health Trip! Travelers have until November 30 to finish their journeys.

• Foster an attitude of gratitude this November!
• Use these six simple tips to cultivate gratitude in your life.
• The November Mini Challenge is called “100 Thanks.”
• Download our gratitude log and write down three things you are thankful for every day this month.
• Warm up with this Classic Chicken Noodle Soup…the recipe includes a meat-free option using chickpeas.
• Learn the risk factors and how to prevent diabetes during National Diabetes Month.
• Check out these new posters to display as a friendly reminder to prevent the spread of illness.
• There is still time to participate in the Health Matters Health Trip! Travelers have until November 30 to finish their journeys.

1. The Saint Alphonsus Mammography Van will be at Capitol Mall on Tuesday, October 30 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Appointments are limited! Reserve your spot today by calling 208-367-8787
2. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Idaho Cancer Control Programs are gathering information to better understand why people do or do not get screened for cancer. This information will help in the development of future cancer control programs. If you are a female age 50 years old or older, please take this short 2-5 minute anonymous survey.  Respondents will be entered into a drawing for a pair of Idaho Steelheads Hockey Tickets.
3. These Power Bowls are easy to throw together and make a great meal to prepare ahead of time.
4. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, but it’s important to practice good hand hygiene every day.

• Please take a moment to complete the Health Matters Employee Feedback Survey and help us plan for 2020.
• Make your reservation for the Health Matters Health Trip today!
• October’s theme is resilience – learn how to bounce back from challenges to become a happier and healthier you.
• Nothing says fall like a warm bowl of chili with a side of cornbread.
• Flu season is just around the corner! Protect yourself with a flu shot.
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• The October Mini Challenge is called “Scaredy Cat.”
• Try one of these six simple slow cooker recipes for an easy meal.