Combine healthy food choices with the joy and art of cooking at home by participating in the Recipes for Health nutrition challenge!
You could win a prize pack that includes a $50 Kroger gift card, pizza cutter, reusable cup and straw, and an N Good Health-branded apron. Each challenge will last two weeks and the winner will be announced one week after completion. A panel of judges will choose their favorite to win.
The first challenge is a build-your-own pasta salad.
Your physical health is only part of your overall wellness journey. N Good Health has a partnership with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by Wayne Corp. to now offer healthy action points for VIRTUAL or in-person visits to support your mental well-being as part of Staying Balanced with EAP. You can earn 30 points towards step 4 when you make an appointment with EAP. Wayne Corp also offers clinical counseling sessions at the Wayne Corp. office. There you can receive support in areas such as:
Emotional difficulties
Marital conflicts
Stress
Alcohol or drug problems
Relationship issues
Parent/child/family conflicts
Life Balance Assessments generally last 20 minutes and are completely confidential. There is no cost to you.
Points are awarded when you voluntarily submit a tracker form to N Good Health by faxing it to (502) 666-7667 or emailing it to [email protected]. You can find the tracking tool by CLICKING HERE.
To make an appointment, contact EAP by calling Wayne Corp. at (502) 451-8262 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. The Employee Assistance Program and N Good Health abide by all HIPAA standards and do not share any health information. No personal or appointment information will be shared between the EAP and N Good Health. To receive N Good Health points for using the EAP, submit a tracker to N Good Health.
You still have time to get your N Good Health Physical completed before the September 15th deadline!
Various options are available for you
If you have a Norton Healthcare primary care provider, you can use MyNortonChart to schedule your N Good Health physical. Simply click on “Schedule an appointment with your physician” and select “N Good Health.”
If you do not have a Norton PCP or would like to find out more about available appointments with other providers that might fit your schedule, you can call 629-1234; option 3 for appointments.
N Good Health participants who don’t have a Norton Healthcare primary care provider or simply need further after-hours or weekend options for scheduling can visit NortonHealthcare.com/PromptCare to schedule online for any Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens location. Or, you can call (502) 629-1234, option 3,to make an appointment.
Be sure to say you are scheduling your “N Good Health physical” when making your appointment.
The N Good Health physical is step 3 of N Good Health’s 4 steps. Employees and spouses eligible to earn wellness credits can earn more than $1,800 in wellness credits in 2022 when you complete your 4 steps by Sept. 15, 2021.
Questions?
Call (502) 629-2162 or submit an N Good Health service request form on Nsite. To find the form, select N Good Health under Departments and click on “Contact Us.”
If it is unreasonably difficult or inadvisable due to a medical condition for you to complete the 4 steps to earn wellness credits, you may complete a medical exclusion form in order to qualify for them. Call N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 for the form or answers to any questions.
For more than a decade, thousands of families, friends and neighbors have come together to support loved ones and to further the lifesaving mission of the Norton Cancer Institute!
Whether you’ve never been on a bike before, want to participate but can’t be there, or are ready to hit the road, we have an option for you! Choose from a 15-, 35-, 65-, or 100-mile supported ride, a 5-mile Family Ride, an hour-long spin ride or a virtual ride. Volunteers are also needed to help support the mission and cheer on riders!
The funds raised stay right here in our community to help patients of Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. One hundred percent of rider funds raised go directly to support our mission to cure cancer and eliminate suffering. Click here to register and find your reason to ride!
Event info: Bike to Beat Cancer Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
For the Bike to Beat Cancer online newsroom, CLICK HERE
Physical activity is one of many ways you can earn points towards completing step 4 of the N Good Health program. Below are six ways to earn points while being active:
New in 2021, employees and spouses participating in programs at Norton Sports Performance can earn 3 points per visit. Coach led workouts to meet the needs of all fitness levels that use a large variety of equipment and body weight to keep you progressing in your workouts. Learn more about the programs offered here.
Exercising at either the Y @ Work downtown or Watterson Tower facility will earn members 3 points per daily visit towards step 4. Open 24/7, the Y @ Work offers top notch fitness equipment onsite plus hundreds of online fitness classes through FitnessOnDemand accessible in the group fitness room IPad. Membership is only $10 per pay period and $5 additional for a spouse. If you prefer to work out remotely, members can access wellness resources for the whole family through virtual check in. YMCA of Greater Louisville community-wide members have access to Y @ Work included in their membership. Call 502-629-BFIT to apply for membership or for more information.
Planet Fitness is another 24/7 option with 19 local clubs to choose from to earn 3 points per daily check in. In order to earn step 4 points, you must be a part of the Norton Healthcare membership group. To learn more about becoming part of this group as a new or existing Planet Fitness member, click here.
Norton St. Matthew’s offers a fitness center in Plaza 1 lower level to all employees and each daily visit will earn you 3 points towards step 4. Waiver must be completed with employee badge information to gain 24/7 access.
From March through October you can participate in the Get Healthy Walking Club to earn 3 points per day while walking through the Louisville Zoo before it opens.
Additionally, you can get moving on your own and track your steps with your phone or a fitness device synched to your N Good Health account. Each day you cover 7,500 steps or more, you will earn one point towards finishing the 4 steps. Learn how to synch your device, purchase a discounted device and more about earning points through physical activity at NGoodHealth.com.
The physical benefits of increased activity include: weight management, increased energy levels, better sleep, improved biometrics and stress reduction just to name a few. What will you choose to do today?
Join us this year to splash, dash, walk or run in support of Norton Children’s Hospital! Choose a designated 1K splash course or one of two 5K dash courses with a scenic view along the waterfront. Before and after the race, enjoy family friendly activities in the “Just for Kids” Zone.
Ways to splash, dash, walk or run:
1K splash course: Fun-filled splash zones along the way
5K dash course: Stay dry, but hydrated
5K competitive dash course: Includes official timed results and awards for top finishers
Splash or dash on your own: If you are not able to join us at Louisville Waterfront Park
Register today and receive $5 off registration! Use discount code NGOODHEALTH21
Employees are encouraged to take advantage of local food pop-up markets
N Good Health is partnering with two local organizations to offer four pop-up markets through August.
Employees are encouraged to take advantage of the pop-up markets on the following dates:
Friday, Aug. 13 at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital in partnership with Black Market Kentucky
Friday, Aug. 20 at Nortom Women’s & Children’s Hospital in parnership with Louisville Community Grocery
The pop-up markets allows visitors to take home healthy and delicious local foods, support area farmers and workers and socialize with colleagues and community members.
About Louisville Community Grocery In 2015, a group of food justice advocates came together to open a community-owned grocery store to serve Louisville’s urban neighborhoods. The group believes a community’s self-reliance is essential to an equitable food system and that our community grocery should be a place where everyone feels welcome, owner and non-owner alike.” The group incorporated in 2017 into the non-profit Louisville Association for Community Economics that aims to foster the growth of community-owned initiatives in Louisville. The Louisville Community Grocery is LACE’s first project.
When you visit any of their pop-up markets, you can learn more about how to become an owner or how to donate to help them raise the funds needed to build a grocery store in one of the West End neighborhoods.
About Black Market Shauntrice Martin, director and founder of the food justice program #FeedTheWest, worked closely with board members and West End residents to open Black Market in January 2021. Because there are insufficient options for fresh, nutritious foods in the West End, Shauntrice worked to break down the barriers that residents face when trying to find healthy food options for themselves and their families. The store located at 2313 West Market Street offers products from Black local farmers and business owners and includes meat, fresh produce, eggs, beans, coffee, grain products as well as household essential items like toilet paper, trash bags, toothpaste, and dish soap. The store also offers bundles like the #FeedTheWest bundle which allows you to donate a bag of food to a West End family or the Veggie Bundle full of vegan goodies like non-dairy milk, herbal tea, vegan cookies, and 5-10 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from Black farmers in Kentucky.
For additional questions, contact N Good Health at [email protected].
Summer heat and exercise can be a risky combination if you don’t take precautions. Enjoy a beautiful sunny day and fresh air while safely exercising in the heat with these tips:
Start early – avoid the hottest part of the day (between 10am and 4pm) by rising early for your workout or go out at sunset or later,
Wear light colors – dark colors absorb heat, which can make you feel hot. Keep clothing light colored and lightweight to allow more air to circulate over your skin which will keep you cooler.
Apply sunblock – look for products with UVA/UVB protection, preferably with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Reapply at two-hour intervals and after swimming.
Lower the intensity – ease up on your pace when starting out and as your body adapts to the heat, gradually increase the pace and duration if you feel ok.
Hydrate – exercising in hot weather increases body temperature and ups the sweat factor both of which can slow the body’s natural cooling system if exposed to high temperatures for too long. Aim to consume 8 to 10 ounces of water every 20 minutes during exercise.
Rehydrate – after exercising in the heat replenish your body with water and look for fruit and vegetables like watermelon, bananas, oranges, broccoli, spinach or coconut water with natural electrolyte replacement. Avoid alcohol and caffeine post exercise until fully rehydrated.
Track your hydration – a good way to know that you’re hydrated properly is to check the color of your urine. If it’s pale yellow (like lemonade), you’re well hydrated. If it’s darker (like apple juice), grab some water.
Be aware of the early signs of danger – Listen to your body and respect the heat, even if your workout has to be cut short or deferred to another day. Learn the symptoms of heat-related illness and what to do if you or others show signs of suffering.
Winners for N Good Health’s Finish Your 4 prize drawing have been selected. Winners were chosen from N Good Health participants who completed their N Good Health 4 steps before Wednesday, July 15.
Grand prize of free health insurance for 2022
Christine Reeder
Ronda Goldy
Mike Renck
William Wilson
Carol Ann Anderson
The final deadline to complete your 4 steps is Sept. 15, 2020. Schedule your N Good Health physical through MyNortonChart.
What do I need to know about the 4 steps?
Your health and wellness are important to us and we want to make sure you have the opportunity to complete your N Good Health 4 steps in a safe and timely manner.
If you have a Norton Healthcare primary care provider, you can use MyNortonChart to schedule your N Good Health physical. Simply click on “Schedule an appointment with your physician” and select “N Good Health.”
In addition, several Norton Community Medical Associates practices are offering exclusive wellness clinic hours, including Saturdays, for employees and eligible spouses. You can call (502) 629-1234, option 3, to make an appointment for a wellness clinic.
Need to complete your N Good Health physical but don’t have a primary care provider?
N Good Health participants who don’t have a Norton Healthcare primary care provider or simply need further after-hours or weekend options for scheduling can visit NortonHealthcare.com/PromptCare to schedule online for any Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens location. Or, you can call (502) 629-1234, option 3,to make an appointment. Be sure to say you are scheduling your “N Good Health physical” when making your appointment.
N Good Health is designed to help you improve or maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Over the past several years, employees from all over the organization have used the program to help make their health a priority. These individuals come from various backgrounds and stages in their wellness journeys, but the N Good Health team is always in awe of the dedication they show. Recently, we received an email with an awesome story and we are so excited to share with you today.
This email is from Velvet Yeager, Quality Outcomes Analyst. With the support of Rx For Better Health and the Omada program, Velvet has lost OVER 100 POUNDS, decreased her blood pressure medication, and she is off of ALL of her diabetes medication. From Velvet:
Prior to signing up with the Omada Health program, I was really wishing I had someone to walk along with me on my journey to better health. My prior accountability partners never seemed to stay committed to that task. I had declined the 1st invitation to try the program, but when the 2nd invitation arrived, I figured I had nothing to lose (except maybe some weight)! I was excited about Omada right up to the day it was time to start. Then I started to worry if I would be able to do it. I decided that day I was going to give it my very best effort and see what happened.
My wonderful Omada coach (Melinda) had reached out and encouraged us to log our meals and to be truthful. She said if we ate a bag of Oreos, just document it. I loved that honesty and support but I knew I was not going to eat a bag of Oreos because then she’d see it on my log. Just knowing someone was really there with me made such a wonderful difference.
Shortly before I started the Omada program on 11/10/2020, I had requested a couple medication changes. That coupled with the program seemed to just work! Two weeks later, I had lost 15 pounds and I could tell it in my clothes. By Christmas, I was down 30 pounds. This was actually working! Every time I thanked Melinda for all her help, she would direct encouragement right back to me! Other great parts of my team include Maggie Mangino, Rx for Better Health. Having regular meetings with her has been great. My PCP, Dr. Snell, has also been so encouraging. It has been awesome knowing I have a whole team of folks who really care about my health. It makes it easier to keep going. Some people have asked me what my secret is and I have to give praise to the Lord and the wonderful team that have helped change my health and life!
Do YOU have a story to share? Please send your wellness success stories to N Good Health by reaching out to Lacey Nelson at [email protected] with the subject line “Success Story”. You never know who may hear your story and get inspired to make their health a priority!
