Category: Health Matters

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!
• Try this Chia Seed Pudding for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
• September is Healthy Aging Month.
• Flu season is just around the corner! Protect yourself with a flu shot.
• This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is easy, nutritious, and delicious.
• September’s prevention spotlight focuses on ovarian and prostate cancers.
• The September Mini Challenge is called “Double Dare.”
• Build healthy habits that will last.

• Live a longer, happier, and healthier life by focusing on the power of connection!
• Fruit & Veggie BINGO is a fun and easy way to get more produce on your plate. Register today!
• Throw another veg on the barbie and try these simple Grilled Vegetable Kabobs.
• Support your local farmers during National Farmers Market Week August 4 – 10.
• With flu season just around the corner, August’s prevention spotlight focuses on immunizations.
• A new month means a new Monthly Mini Challenge! Track participation to be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the year. The August Mini Challenge is called “Heart Felt.”
• Discover fun ways to get active throughout our beautiful state.
• Cultivate connections at work by practicing Random Acts of Kindness.

• NEW! Fruit & Veggie BINGO kicks off on August 12!
• NEW! Learn how to make a healthy green smoothie with this simple equation.
• NEW! Discover how the principles of Intuitive Eating can help you incorporate all foods into your healthy diet just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 21.
• NEW! Display these new Health Matters posters to inspire yourself and others around your office.
• NEW! Find timely, expert information on thousands of life topics on the Guidance Resources® website.
• Practice paying attention to the present moment during Mindfulness Matters Month in July!
• Fire up the BBQ and try these Grilled Summer Chicken Packets.
• July’s prevention spotlight is hearing health because you are never too young to think about hearing loss prevention.
• A new month means a new Monthly Mini Challenge! Track participation to be eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the year. The July Mini Challenge is called “Be There.”

Read how to support a healthier, calmer brain with mindful moments over on the Choose Health Matters Blog.