October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual reminder to schedule a mammogram appointment and to support, remember and honor those who currently are fighting breast cancer or have lost their battle.

Breast cancer fast facts

• One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
• About 1 percent of men are diagnosed with breast cancer
• Early detection significantly increases breast cancer survival rates
• Women over 40 should get a mammogram yearly
• Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women
• Over 4 million people in the US are breast cancer survivors
• As many as 75% of breast cancer cases in women under 50 are found during a self-check.  Perform a breast self-exam each month.  The best time is the week after your period ends. 
• In its earliest stages, breast cancer may not have symptoms and it is not always in the form of a lump.  Report any of the signs below to your doctor right away:

• Lump
• Swelling in or around your breast, collarbone or armpit
• Skin thickening or redness in or around your breast
• Breast warmth and itching
• Nipple changes or discharge
• Breast pain lasting more than three weeks

How to reduce your breast cancer risk

• Be active by exercising most days of the week (walking, jogging, yoga, etc.); aim for 30 minutes per day
• Maintain a healthy weight. Know your body mass index (BMI), and if you are in the obese or morbidly obese range, losing weight reduces your risk
• Don’t use tobacco. If you do, stop
• Limit how much alcohol you drink.  The American Institute for Cancer recommends no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day for men.
• Know your breasts and how they look and feel through monthly self-exams.  If you notice changes in what is “normal” for you, report to your doctor right away.

Get a mammogram

• If you are over the age of 40, most organizations recommend an annual mammogram.  Schedule today by calling (502) 629-3456 or visit Norton Women’s Care.
• By staying current with your preventive mammogram screenings, you can earn 50 N Good Health program activity points

Give the Y or Y @ Work fitness facility a try on us

Norton Healthcare has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Louisville and the Scott County Family YMCA to bring employees and immediate family members two weeks freeat the Y! Visit any of the 10 YMCA Louisville area locations, the Norton Y @ Work or the Scott County YMCA between November 1 and November 14 and get started on your wellness journey!

How to enjoy free weeks at the Y

• Bring your Norton Healthcare employee badge to any of the locations and check in at the front desk between November 1 and November 14.
• The Y @ Work is available 24/7, but you will need to schedule a time during staffed hours (M, W, F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or T, Th 9am to 6pm) to gain access to the facility. 
• N Good Health participants can earn 2 N Good Health program activity points each day they check in, up to 200 points per year, by scanning a QR code near the entrance of the facility.  Once scanned, you will be prompted to log in to your N Good Health account to earn two points immediately. 

Want to learn more about YMCA offerings?

• The Y@Work fitness center is located in the Norton Healthcare Pavilion, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and equipped with top notch equipment, locker rooms, showers and a sauna. Employees pay $10 per pay period and $5 additional to add on a spouse/adult household member.  If you are a community-wide YMCA member, your access to the Y @ Work is included in your membership.
• The YMCA also offers youth sports, child development programs in addition to the full array of fitness classes and equipment with some locations providing access to swimming pools.
• For details on memberships or more information on the Louisville area YMCAs and the Y @ Work, please call (502) 629-BFIT (2348) or email Margaret Sexton, director at The Y @ Work at [email protected].  For information on the Scott County Family YMCA please call (812) 752-9622.

Reach for the stars — and for your toes! During this four-week activity challenge from Oct. 21 to Nov. 17, you’ll track your daily minutes and practice daily stretching. You’ll be amazed at how much better you’ll feel (and how much easier it is to exercise) with the right warm up and cool down routine. Have fun as you learn to move more, move further and feel great!

 To join, log into NGoodHealth.com and select the “Enroll” button in the challenges sections. Registration will open Oct. 7 and close on Oct. 27.

How to participate

Track your daily activity minutes. The daily goal is 30 minutes of physical activity for 20 out of the 28 days of the challenge. All activity counts, whether you are a walker, runner, weight lifter or group fitness fan — this challenge really is for everyone!

If you have a device or app synced to the platform, it will automatically record your minutes. Make sure it is syncing before the challenge starts.

How can I win prizes?

• Weekly prize drawings: Five participants who record 30 minutes of activity 5 out of 7 days each week will randomly win $25 in the N Good Health rewards mall.
• GRAND PRIZE: Five participants who reached the 30 minutes of physical activity for 20 out of the 28 days of the challenge will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to randomly $50 in the N Good Health rewards mall.

Can I receive 2024 N Good Health program points? Yes, if you reach the weekly activity goal for at least 20 days of the challenge, you’ll be awarded with 28 points towards your 2024 N Good Health rewards.

Questions?
Call (502) 629-2162

Anyone who completed their N Good Health physical by September 15th was entered into the sixth and final 2024 N Good Health prize drawings. One participant won free medical insurance for 2025, one participant won tickets to the Festival of Trees and Lights, two participants won $500 to redeem in the rewards mall, two participants won $250 to redeem in the rewards mall.

These winners were randomly selected out of 8,500 participants who completed their N Good Health physical before Sunday, September15th.

2025 Free Medical Insurance winner:

• Darwin Saling

$500 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• Magdalena Figueroa
• Kim Hertz

$250 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• Lindsay Little

Wellness Basket from August 15th

• Catherine Pattengale

Tickets for the Festival of Trees & Lights

• Shannon Keene

Schedule your N Good Health physical today

Primary care provider – Make an N Good Health physical appointment with your primary care provider by signing in to your Norton MyChart account at NortonHealthcare.com/MyChart or scanning the QR code.

Norton Prompt Care – Make an N Good Health physical appointment at a Norton Prompt Care location by visiting NortonHealthcare.org/PromptCare or scanning the QR code.

Earn N Good Health program activity points for partner fitness center check ins (see list below).  To earn points, enter the fitness facility and look for a blue Norton Healthcare QR code on the glass near the entrance doors.  Use your phone to scan the Norton QR code* and follow the prompts to sign in to your N Good Health account.  Once you successfully sign in to your account, points will be awarded immediately.   Be sure to check in with your facility’s membership card as usual for all fitness centers except NWCH fitness center. 

The N Good Health program partners with the fitness centers below to offer Norton Healthcare employees and spouses an opportunity to be active in a safe and secure environment.  For membership options and more information, click the facility name to learn more or reach out to the N Good Health department at (502) 629-2162.

YMCA of Greater Louisville

Scott County Family YMCA

The Y@Work

Planet Fitness

Norton Sports Health Performance and Wellness Center

NWCH Fitness Center

*How to scan a QR code:

• Open the camera on your smartphone and point the phone at the QR code.  Do not take a picture.
• A popup box will appear.  Tap on the box and follow the prompts to log in to your N Good Health account.
• You will see a confirmation of your points.  2 points maximum per day, 200 points maximum by Dec 1. 

Life balance assessment

A life balance assessment provides a general overview of how positive and negative forces in your life combine to paint your overall picture of wellness. Clinicians will assist you in setting goals and creating an action plan for achieving greater balance, success, relief and tranquility. How is your life balance?  ​N Good Health has a partnership with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wayne Corp. to support your mental well-being as part of Staying Balanced with EAP.  Completing a life-balance assessment gives you a visual representation of how balanced your life is. Set goals with a specialist from Wayne Corp. to help you create more balance and success in your life. Complete the assessment for 25 points once per year, virtually or in person.

This 20-minute session can be a wonderful first step toward meaningful and lasting change.

Counseling sessions

• As part of your benefits package, you and members of your household have access to free, short-term mental health counseling sessions with a licensed clinician.
• Use up to 10 sessions per person, per year, virtually or in person. The number of sessions you need will be determined after your initial assessment with a clinician.
• EAP clinicians are trained to help with topics such as:
  » Stress and anxiety
  » Grief
  » Mental health
  » Couples and relationship conflict
  » Drug and alcohol addiction
  » Parenting and family issues
  » Aging relatives
• The EAP also can connect you with resources to assist and advise with legal and financial matters. This includes free preparation of a simple will for employees.

Earn points!
You can receive 25 program activity points for an assessment (once a year) or counseling sessions, up to 150 points per year. Points will be awarded the month after you have the tracker tool signed by the EAP clinician and sent to N Good Health.

If you see a counselor or therapist outside of EAP, please have them complete the tracker form and send to N Good Health.

Get started
To make an appointment, contact the EAP by calling Wayne Corporation at (502) 451-8262, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Indicate if you are interested in a life balance assessment, EAP counseling, or legal and financial support

Anyone who completed their N Good Health physical by August 15th was entered into the fifth of six 2024 N Good Health prize drawings. One participant won free medical insurance for 2025, one participant won a wellness basket, two participants won $500 to redeem in the rewards mall, two participants won $250 to redeem in the rewards mall.

These winners were randomly selected out of 7,300 participants who completed their N Good Health physical before Thursday, August 15th.

2025 Free Medical Insurance winner:

• Karen “Missy” Drake

$500 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• Paula King
• Courtney Saylor

$250 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• Jaye Hedges
• Cynthia Craft

Wellness Basket

Winner to be announced in October’s news letter

Don’t miss out on the last big opportunity! Complete your N Good Health physical by September 15th for the last chance to win. Those that didn’t win a prize previously in 2024 are still entered to win.

Grand prizes offered each month:

• Free medical insurance for 2025 (one winner each month)
• $500 to spend in the N Good Health rewards mall (two winners each month)
• $250 to spend in the N Good Health rewards mall (two winners each month)

Monthly bonus prizes:

• Sept. 15: Tickets for the Festival of Trees & Lights

Eligibility
The earlier you complete your N Good Health physical, the more chances you have to win.

• All Norton Healthcare employees (regardless of insurance coverage) are eligible to participate and win prizes.
• Any spouse covered on a Norton Healthcare medical insurance plan can win prizes too!

Schedule your N Good Health physical today

Primary care provider – Make an N Good Health physical appointment with your primary care provider by signing in to your Norton MyChart account at NortonHealthcare.com/MyChart or scanning the QR code.

Norton Prompt Care – Make an N Good Health physical appointment at a Norton Prompt Care location by visiting NortonHealthcare.org/PromptCare or scanning the QR code.

REMINDER: Log into your N Good Health account to see your current level achieved and see what activities you have already completed. Not at blue level and want to earn more in 2025? Read on….

Remember the point value you reach by Dec. 1, will lock in your rewards for 2025. You must be covered on a Norton Healthcare medical plan in 2025 to receive the financial incentive. Spouses covered on a Norton Healthcare medical plan are eligible to participate and earn a financial incentive too. They must have a registered N Good Health account and earn program activity points in their account.

WAYS TO EARN POINTS IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY COMPLETED THE ACTIVITY:

Well-being Survey (50 points) Go to NGoodHealth.com and click on program activities tab at the top

N Good Health physical (100 – 700 points) The N Good Health physical is worth between 100-700 points depending on your outcome results.

• If you see a Norton Healthcare provider you can schedule your N Good Health physical through MyNortonChart or call (502) 629-1234, option 3. When scheduling, tell them the appointment is for your N Good Health physical. 
• Don’t have a Norton Healthcare provider – try a Norton Prompt Care location for your convenience. To see locations and to make an appointment click here or call (502) 446-5555
• If you see a non-Norton healthcare provider please take the paper provider form to your appointment. You can email the completed form to: [email protected]

Outcome improvement (150 points)  Have you made a 10% improvement in one of your outcomes since having your N Good Health physical? If yes, congratulations! 

• Have your provider complete the appeal form so you can be rewarded.
• Employee health can provide rechecks on blood pressure, weight, BMI and waist circumference. You must make an appointment by calling (502) 446-2683 and bring an appeal form with you.

Negative Tobacco Test (125 points)  Tobacco testing is a screening for nicotine in the urine. If you self-report tobacco use, do not complete a tobacco test.

• Click here to see tobacco testing locations and if an appointment is needed.

• N Good Health Group Challenge (28 points):

Preventive Screenings (50 – 150 points) Earn 50 points each year for being up to date on preventive cancer screenings. Max. 150 points. Log into your N Good Health account, click on Program Activities and log your screening date and provider’s name under preventive screenings. Preventive cancer screenings include:

• Up-to-date pap smear (women over 21, younger than 65) every 3 years.
• Up-to-date mammogram (women over 40) every year
• Up-to-date colorectal screening (men and women over 45, younger than 75) every 3 years for cologuard and every 10 year for colonoscopy.

Preventive Dental Exam (40-80 points)  Earn 40 points for having a preventive dental screening or cleaning done every 6 months. Max of 80 points/year. Go to NGoodHealth.com and click on program activities tab then log your exam date and provider’s name.

Mental Health Lou Mind-Body Wellness Videos (up to 40 points) A four-part video series focusing on mental well-being.  View any of the four Mind Body Wellness videos through your N Good Health account on the Program Activities page. You will earn 10 program activity points after each video watched with a maximum of 40 points. Topics include:

• Discovering the Mind-Body Connection
• Movement and Mental Health
• Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management
• Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing

WW (Weight Watchers)(50 points) For more information on how to receive your points, click here.

N Good Health Video Courses (10 points each, max 100 points)  Learn more about various health and wellness topics by watching 1 to 10 video courses. Find on NGoodHealth.com then click on Challenges, Find a Challenge, Video Courses. Points are awarded after viewing the video.

Personal Challenges (10 points each, max 100 points)  Challenge yourself to be healthier by joining your own personal challenge. Go to NGoodHealth.com and click on Challenges, Find a Challenge, Personal Challenges

EAP/Life Balance Assessments (25 points each, max 150 points)  Create more balance and success in your life. To make an appointment call (502) 451-8262 and have the tracker form completed and email to [email protected].

• Onsite Life Balance assessments will be available at a few Norton facilities. To see locations click here, Appointments will be on a first come basis. Participants can have one Life Balance Assessment each year.
• Counseling session with EAP, time in-between sessions are based off the need of each individual

Great American Smokeout (10 points)  Celebrate those that have kicked the habit and those working hard to break the habit.

• Show your support by taking the online pledge on the Nsite Nov. 1st-21st
• Stop by your hospital cafeteria on Thursday, November 21st from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. and visit the Great American Smokeout table

Take 3 For Me (3 points each, max 27 points)  N Good Health has you covered with “Take 3 for Me” videos offering quick opportunities to pause and reflect on your emotional wellness. Visit NGoodHealth.com and select one or all nine videos to view. Points will be reflected in your account when you click the link in the description of the video and successfully sign in to your account. 

Monthly Step Challenge (10-25 points/month)  Track your steps by entering manually on the Tracker page of the website or synch a wearable device to your account.

• Earn 10 points per month with an average of 5,400 daily steps
• Earn 25 points per month with an average of 7,500 daily steps

Gym partnerships (Scan the QR code and earn 2 points a day) Points are immediately awarded when you scan the QR code placed near the entrance at the fitness centers below:

• YMCA/Y@Work – Free two weeks: November (28 points up for grabs)
• Planet Fitness
• Norton Sports Health Performance and Wellness Center
• NWCH Fitness Center

Feeling overwhelmed, not sure where to start, or think this is too hard? It is our pleasure to support you on your wellness journey. Schedule a virtual 1-on-1 wellness consultation today or if you wish to speak to an N Good Health staff member directly, call (502) 629-2162. Remember, a minimum of 200 points provides you with $15 per pay period in 2025 and 900+ points will award you with $35 per pay period, if covered on a Norton Healthcare medical plan.

Anyone who completed their N Good Health physical by July 15th was entered into the fourth of six 2024 N Good Health prize drawings. One participant won free medical insurance for 2025, one participant won free entry in Bike to Beat Cancer 5-mile ride, two participants won $500 to redeem in the rewards mall, two participants won $250 to redeem in the rewards mall.

These winners were randomly selected out of 6,000 participants who completed their N Good Health physical before Monday, July 15th.

2025 Free Medical Insurance winner:

• Sheila Geiger

$500 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• LaTonya (Tish) Bell
• Melinda Sick

$250 to spend in the N Good Health Rewards Mall winners:

• Alma Boylan
• Candace Jones

Free entry in Bike to Beat Cancer 5-mile ride

Janelle Puckett

Don’t miss out on the next big opportunity! Complete your N Good Health physical by August 15th for more chances to win. Those that didn’t win a prize for April 15th, May 15th, June 15th or July 15 are still entered into each drawing.

Grand prizes offered each month:

• Free medical insurance for 2025 (one winner each month)
• $500 to spend in the N Good Health rewards mall (two winners each month)
• $250 to spend in the N Good Health rewards mall (two winners each month)

Monthly bonus prizes:

• Aug. 15: Wellness basket
• Sept. 15: Tickets for the Festival of Trees & Lights

Eligibility
The earlier you complete your N Good Health physical, the more chances you have to win.

• All Norton Healthcare employees (regardless of insurance coverage) are eligible to participate and win prizes.
• Any spouse covered on a Norton Healthcare medical insurance plan can win prizes too!

Schedule your N Good Health physical today

Primary care provider – Make an N Good Health physical appointment with your primary care provider by signing in to your Norton MyChart account at NortonHealthcare.com/MyChart or scanning the QR code.

Norton Prompt Care – Make an N Good Health physical appointment at a Norton Prompt Care location by visiting NortonHealthcare.org/PromptCare or scanning the QR code.

N Good Health has partnered with Mental Health Lou for ‘Mind-Body Wellness’, a four-part workshop series covering stress management, emotional balance and additional strategies for enhanced mental well-being.  View one or all four videos to learn more about the connection between the mind and the body and pick up tips to maximize your mental health wellness. 

Choose from four topics —

• Discovering the Mind-Body Connection
• Movement and Mental Health
• Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management
• Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing

To watch, sign in to your N Good Health account online or log in to the Navigate Wellbeing app on a mobile device.  Click on the Program Activities page and select the video to view.  You will earn 10 program activity points for each video watched, maximum 40 points.