August 4, 2020 - Live Well Be Well
We know this is a stressful time for everyone, so we have pulled together some self care resources for you to make your mind, body and household a little less crazy!
August 28,, 2020 - Live Well Be Well
Looking to strengthen your core? This fast paced circuit will tone, firm, and strengthen your midsection. Crunches, planks, v-ups, and bridges are just some of the included low impact exercises. This class aims to improve the strength of your abdominals, lower back, obliques, legs and shoulders.
August 14, 2020 - Live Well Be Well
Note: these grants are for internal employees or physicians within Kaiser Permanente.
About the North Valley Wellness Mini Grant Program:
There are different areas of wellness that lead to overall wellness and each department may have different needs. North Valley LWBW is now offering mini grants that allow you to choose and take ownership of your wellness program.
September 9, 2020 - Live Well Be Well
Wow, 2020. You took a few unexpected turns...
Coping with COVID-19 & Beyond
Six-part series for KP Employees starting September 29th.
Build resilience with healthy coping techniques, tools for self-care, & mindfulness practices. Please join Live Well Be Well for six short, virtual classes via MS Teams.
September 9, 2020 - Live Well Be Well
Put on Your Chef Hat and get Cooking!
Chef Patrick will demonstrate how to make simple yet elegant food that is easy to make right in your own kitchen.
Two Cooking Demonstrations:
* Thursday, October 15th , 12:45pm - 1:15pm
* Thursday, October 22nd , 12:45pm-1:15pm
Cook Along Class:
* Saturday, October 24th , 10am-11:30am—cook in your own kitchen with Chef Patrick!
Annual Thrive Walk
All of your steps are in and we have our winners!
Congratulations: Gibson, Davis, Point West, & Roseville Medical Center!
What a week! Our first-ever Virtual Thrive Walk competition was packed full of fun, camaraderie, team spirit, and TONS of steps! As one team, the North Valley Service Area walked a total of 6,712 miles in one week. We made it to the northern tip of New Zealand together. Well done! Check out the final standings below, and some memorable moments from the week!
Memorable Moments
Roseville Head & Neck Surgery Department Rise & Thrive Together
We have been doing the meditation and yoga stretches as time allows once a week, usually Friday’s. They are led by Terry McGarvey, NP, Head and Neck Surgery Department. It all started a few weeks after the COVID news broke and everyone was on edge with fear of the unknown, job and childcare situations, and worry about family near and far.
Terry inspired us to take 15 minutes of our lunch as she led us with her knowledge of basic yoga and breathing exercises. Usually there are between 4 and 7 people who jump in and take a few minutes for themselves.
I believe it enables us to learn how to take time out for ourselves, and to share this with our families so that we can all learn to cope during this “new normal” that we are living through.
Patricia Wright, Medical Assistant
Optical Department Employees Rise and Thrive Together
The Optical Department at Point West rose to the challenge to take care of themselves and to stay motivated during COVID 19! Read their story below:
Who Are We and How It Started:
The Optical Department at Point West MOB is an amazing team; we are like a little family. We work together as an office to help patients with ordering new eyeglasses and contact lenses. We participate in daily group huddles and games during which we communicate our concerns and any suggestions we have to better serve our members. Since reopening after the COVID19 pandemic shutdown, we have transitioned from a walk-in based facility to services by appointment only. This was a big change not only for our staff but all our members as well. However, our team has made huge efforts to work together and keep good communication during that transition. Everyone has been very flexible and great team players.
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Total Body Weight Conditioning
Virtual Ab Attack Class
Virtual Yoga
Total Body Weight Conditioning
Virtual Ab Attack Class
Virtual Yoga
Get moving!
Teach thy tongue to say, “I do not know,” and thous shalt progress.
–Maimonides
Live Well, Eat Well!
Food is to be enjoyed! Along with managing stress, getting adequate rest, and moving your body, eating right is a cornerstone to your well-being.
If you are working towards achieving a healthy weight, making changes in the way you eat can be rewarding but often difficult. Check out these valuable resources to get the help you need to manage your weight and feel well!