Emotional Intelligence - Lunch-n-Learn - May 30, 12-1pm - Carson

Electric Driving and Riding Experience - May 24, 11am-1pm

CHECK IT OUT | What employees are saying about their electric cars

Whether you care about cleaner air, enjoyable driving or saving money, there are lots of things to love about electric vehicles. The department, which has two plug-in hybrid fleet vehicles, works hard to make it easy for electric car drivers by providing four chargers at the Cherry Creek campus and one at the Laboratory Services building. There are 22 department employees who drive electric vehicles, and here’s what some of them have to say:

“I love that my EV doesn't have a transmission and never has to shift gears. EVs have great acceleration so they are fun to drive.” - Alicia Cronquist, DCEED   “I love how quiet my EV is. No one complains that there is too much background noise when I'm on hands-free calls.” - Andy Woster, PSD “I love NEVER having to stop at a gas station, especially when I'm already running late. And there's no oil to change!” - Alison Grace Bui, CHED “I love how affordable my EV was. After tax credits, it was cheaper than any conventional car its size.” - Lauren McDonell, DEHS Curious about electric vehicles? Come check one out at the EV Ride-and-Drive Event! 11 a.m - 1p.m., May 24th South side of Building B Please RSVP Sponsored by your friends in the Sustainability Unit

Dementia Caregiver Support Group - 4th Wednesday Monthly - C1A

To register contact Heather Kanapackis at 303-813-1669 or email

hkanapackis@alz.org

This Mother's Day, do you...

For women with pregnancy-related depression and anxiety, each day can be a struggle. Having a new baby is hard but we can help make it easier for you. You are not alone. You are not to blame. You can get help. www.postpartum.net/colorado #youarenotalone #Colorado #newmom #mentalhealth #PRD

Weigh and Win - May HEALTHpoints Drawing

Deadline for applications for school fitness center awards!

Physical activity and exercise are shown to help prevent and treat more than 40 chronic diseases, enhance individual health and quality of life, reduce health care costs, improve academic achievement, increase confidence and self-esteem, reduce discipline problems, cut absenteeism and foster better interpersonal relationships. The National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils seeks to encourage innovation in the field of youth fitness by recognizing and rewarding schools that use new and unique methods to promote physical activity and wellness among their students. The National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils envisions a fitness center in every school in the U.S., helping to build a nation that — through a Don’t Quit! attitude — boasts the fittest kids in the world.

Each fitness center is financed through public/private partnerships and does not rely on taxpayer dollars or state funding. Since 2012, the National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils has delivered fitness centers in 19 states and this year plans to locate new fitness centers at schools in Colorado, Maryland and Louisiana.

Applications due by June 2. For questions, contact: info@natgovfit.org

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24 Hour Fitness - State of Colorado Employee Discount

To join click on the image above and Enter Code: 112117CORP

For all State of Colorado Employees who are looking for inspiration and free resources (no membership required):

• You Tube Video from Dr. Mike Evans - 23 1/2 Hours (Great message from a national expert in health and wellness!!)

• 24 Day Smart Start (program building tool): http://www.24daysmartstart.com/pages/fitness.html

 

• 24 Life Magazine: http://www.24hourfitness.com/magazine/

Berries 5 Ways

Colorado Pedals - State Employee Challenge - National Bike Challenge 2017

May = Mental Health Awareness Month

Colorado State Employee Assistance Program offering webinars

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In an effort to increase training accessibility for employees throughout the state, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program is now offering live webinars. Upcoming webinars include: 

May 10, 10-11 a.m.: Substance Abuse and the Workplace - All employees are invited to explore the impact that substance use has on our workplace today. Participants will learn warning signs, next steps to take in addressing concerns with a loved one or colleague, and treatment options for those who may be struggling with substance use disorders. Click here to register.

June 13, 10-11 a.m.: Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace  - Learn about response to mental health problems impacting the workplace. This is an introduction webinar only and intended to provide organizations with information needed in order to offer the full eight-hour Mental Health First Aid course in their state agency work setting. Click here to register.

July 12, 10-11 a.m.: Introduction to C-SEAP  - Learn about counseling, consultation, coaching, mediation, and training services available free-of-charge to all state

Protect The Skin You're In

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention Month. The Colorado Cancer Coalition has launched a toolkit to help spread sun safety messages. We invite you to consider reading the toolkit yourself and sharing it with your partners if appropriate. 

Here are easy prevention options:

• Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours 
• Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs 
• Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears, and neck 
• Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block all UVA and UVB rays 
• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection
• Avoid indoor tanning 

About this Toolkit
This kit was created to raise awareness through social media about melanoma/skin cancer prevention and early detection. We hope you use this guide to help spread awareness during the month of May and throughout the year.
Colorado residents spend a lot of time outside in the sun. This kit acknowledges the health benefits of being outdoors while educating on skin cancer prevention.

Who Should Use this Toolkit?
This kit is for public health professionals, cancer control professionals, coalitions, community-based organizations and stakeholders who want to help spread the word about skin cancer prevention. It was created for health care providers, nonprofits, and other community organizations in Colorado to help amplify social media reach during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. You will find suggested sample social media messaging that you can post as is or alter to fit your intended audience.

Download the toolkit: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/toolkits/

Wellness Lunch-n-Learn, An Introduction to Meditation - Wednesday, March 3, 12-1pm - Carson Room

For High Blood Pressure Education Month, help your patients take their medications!

One in four Coloradans with high blood pressure don't take their blood pressure medicine as prescribed.

This can result in longer, more frequent hospitalizations, increased chronic disease complications and higher cost of care, among other things.

This May, Blood Pressure Education Month, help your patients optimize their health!

Have you joined the Colorado Pedals - National Bike Challenge?

Join Governor Hickenlooper for the Colorado Pedals-State Employee Challenge and share your rides from May through September!  Wherever you ride, you can share your journey with your coworkers and the National Bike Challenge. If you log miles and earn 100 points, you will be entered into monthly drawings. Show how much you love being outdoors and riding a bike! Whether you commute, ride to the grocery store, ride with friends or family you Help show the rest of the country what a great state we have for bikes and all the ways we enjoy our great state!  
Join Colorado Pedals - CDPHE
For more information: Colorado-Pedals-NBC@state.co.us

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