Well-Being
Time to Celebrate the 2024 MyWellness Kick Off
The 2024 MyWellness Program will officially kick off on January 22! The Well-Being team will be hosting kickoff parties with prizes and information about this year’s opportunities at each hospital throughout the last week of January. Hot SpringsDate: Monday, January 29Time: 11am-1pmLocation: Cafeteria InfirmaryDate: Tuesday, January 30Time: 11am-1pmLocation: Cafeteria NorthDate: Wednesday, January 31Time: 11am-1pmLocation: Admin Lobby… View Full Post
A Time for Change! Helpful Reminders for New Year Resolutions
The New Year brings changes, and unfortunately some are out of our control. However, what about those changes that we can control? Before starting any behavioral changes toward our well-being goals, we must examine our own mind, body and spirit and find our self-awareness. What are our feelings, motives and aspirations? We must start with… View Full Post
Harvest of the Month: Spinach
In busy times, one of the best ways to care for ourselves is by nourishing the mind, body and spirit with healthy foods. Spinach is a perfect winter wellness food because it contains vitamins and minerals that help us stay energized. Plus, its mild taste will likely go unnoticed in smoothies and flavor-rich foods. Make… View Full Post
Ovia Health, Popular Family Health Platform, Joining MyWellness
Starting in January 2024, Ovia Health will be part of MyWellness, ready to provide personalized support for women and families at every stage of life. Whether you’re on a fertility journey, navigating pregnancy or parenting, or in menopause, Ovia Health has you covered. You will have access to personalized support to help achieve your health goals, from… View Full Post
How to Turn Holiday Stress into Holiday Cheer
If you are experiencing holiday stress, you are not alone! We cannot always predict when negative stress might present itself. The good thing is that holiday stress is very predictable. In other words, you have a timeframe and know when the season starts and when it ends. The one word that comes to mind is… View Full Post
Lyra Lends a Hand to Infirmary Coworker
Veronica Patterson didn’t realize there was a problem, she just knew she didn’t feel like herself anymore. “I was getting angry and irritated,” she recalls. “I wasn’t interacting on my job or with my family. I didn’t understand what was going on with me.” Veronica, a cardiac monitor tech lead, has worked at CHI St.… View Full Post
One Life-Saving Test: Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment
Hepatitis C is a global public health concern, affecting millions of patients. Most people with hepatitis C show no symptoms until late in the disease. Because treatment is relatively simple and highly effective, screening and early treatment can save your life. Many people who have hepatitis C live for years without feeling sick. But the… View Full Post
November’s Harvest of the Month is Yams
Yams have a candy-like flavor that might make us wonder, “Are they actually healthy?” Good news: They are! In fact, yams are so abundant with vitamins and nutrients that they’re considered a superfood. Select yams that are smooth, evenly colored and free of soft spots. Yams will stay fresh for about two weeks when stored on the countertop… View Full Post