Employees and spouses have the opportunity to participate in a free wellness program that begins Monday,January 18th. The program is designed for those who are ready to incorporate an exercise routine into their lives. All employees are eligible for the free program but spouses must be on NHC medical insurance to participate.
The first 100 to register must commit to a minimum of three weekly sessions held at Norton Sports Performance, located at 12101 Sycamore Station Place in Louisville. This one-of-a-kind facility has a 10,000-square-foot turf area and offers sport-specific training for student athletes and fitness programs for adults.
The ‘Basic Life Ready’ program combines various movements and strength exercises that allow participants to advance at their own pace and fitness level. It is designed to improve performance in activities of daily living, motivate you to invest in yourself and empower you to set and achieve wellness goals.
Register for ‘Basic Life Ready’ program by calling (502) 409-8888.
In addition, Norton Sports Performance is accepting new members for their adult and youth athlete programs. Click here for information about membership discounts for adults, spouses and dependent children.
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.
In Jan 2019, I finally scheduled my first haircut in years. When I sat in the chair, I was confronted with a full-length mirror. The image was not flattering (at all); belly-rolls after belly-rolls were visible through my three T-shirts. The haircut was fab, but my almost happy state of fat denial was over. I sulked around for about a week trying to figure out how I gained so much weight; 23 pounds over 4 years. The following Sunday, I joined Weight Watchers** with zero expectations/ I figured I would NEVER lose the weight. By 1 June 2019, I reached my goal weight.
Then I started drinking beer and eating bread and cheese again. Moving into fall, I regained about 7 lbs.
In December 2019, I said enough. I didn’t vow to lose the weight, just to be more mindful. Though March 2020, I managed to stay steady; then COVID hit. I was asked to run the COVID Results Team, staffed by AMAZING RNs. The crew was (and still is) incredible. As weeks rolled into months, team members regularly noted significant weight gain and the pts we were calling were reporting strange complications from COVID-19, I figured it was really time for me to start exercising again. My back, hips, and knees hurt all the time. I didn’t sleep well and didn’t feel tip-top emotionally.
I pulled my trusty NordicTrack ski machine out from under the stairwell (pic below). Set it up . . . and didn’t last 5 minutes. The next day, I told one of the RNs. We both laughed then she said stick with it. I told myself – fine, by the time COVID-19 is over maybe I’ll be in slightly better shape. I committed to 5 out of 7 days even if it’s horrible. (Most days were slightly better than horrible but some were definitely horrible).
Ten months on, I still aim for 5 out of 7 days. In early December, workouts finally transitioned into joy (most of the time). I’m very close to my goal weight; 99.9% of my pain has resolved, and I feel centered.
Three cheers for the beast and encouragement of great colleagues.
Rocket and the Beast; Nov 27, 2020
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!
** N Good Health reimburses Weight Watchers (WW) at a 75% subsidy & offers discounts on other health program options. For more info, please Click Here to Submit a Self-Service Ticket.
Considering how health has been at the forefront of 2020 for most people, 2021 will likely be no different. Everyone will be ready to start fresh in the New Year and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Goal setting often revolves around nutrition, exercise, or other lifestyle changes. Maybe your goal is to ‘be healthier’ but what does healthy mean to you?
According to Merriam-Webster, health is the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit and it appears to be at the top of many people’s to-do list during this time of year. Having more time at home has forced people to reevaluate their current diets and has given them more opportunities to make positive nutrition changes. As a registered dietitian, I often recommend using the SMART method when setting goals. SMART goal statements sets a framework that can help you plan and execute clear and actionable objectives. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timed.
Before creating your plan for the New Year, think about the behaviors that will help you reach those goals. Keeping it SMART means focus should be placed on these health behaviors rather than just the end results like weight loss or improved diet. If you find yourself saying “I want to eat healthier”, switch gears and think about the health behaviors required to make that happen: “I want to eat more fruits and vegetables”. This not only helps in making the goal more specific but also allows you to focus on making lasting, long-term behavior changes. Adding a numerical value to the statement allows this goal to be measured and trackable: “I want to eat 3 servings of fruit and vegetables each day”. Make sure this number is both achievable and realistic for you so you can not only meet the goal but also maintain progress. Just like homework, your goal should include a deadline for completion. By putting the goal in a time frame, this can give you motivation and help you prioritize.
Effective health-related goals can be challenging but by using the SMART method, you can set yourself up for success in 2021.
N Good Health is so excited to bring back Choose to Lose, our annual weight loss challenge. This five-week challenge is a chance to start fresh and set new health goals. Accountability and support are so important when it comes to weight loss success and this year, we have a new twist on the challenge to give you that accountability you need; this is a couples edition! The Challenge encourages a team of two to team up for better health results and to motivate each other throughout the five-week challenge.
How do I sign up and create and/or join a team?
To create or join a team, log in to NGoodHealth.com and select the green “Sign Up” button in the challenges sections. Then choose “Create a team” or “Select a team.” Remember this is a couple’s challenge, so two per team.
The goal for each team is to lose an average of 4% total weight loss. One employee may lose 20 pounds while the other may lose 0 pounds, but the goal for the total team loss is 4%.
When asked your starting weight, your official first weigh-in will be your starting weight. You can have 2 members per team and weekly weigh on the same scale is recommended.
How can I win prizes?
Weekly prize drawings: Five participants who log their weight during that week will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to randomly win $25.
Grand prize drawings:
Five couples who both log their weight every week throughout the challenge will be will be entered into a weekly raffle and have a chance to randomly win $100 to share.
Three couples with an average total weight loss of four percent will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to win $200 to share. (Before and after photos may be required)
Questions? Call (502) 629-2162 or submit a service request by selecting N Good Health under Departments on Nsite and clicking on Contact Us.
This is the time of year when many decide to wipe the slate clean and begin setting new health and wellness goals. If you are looking to lose weight, gain strength or just start moving more, below are some challenges you can pursue to get 2021 off to a great start:
N Good Health “Choose to Lose” weight loss challenge – (1/11 to 2/15) Teams of two support and encourage each other to lose weight. Logging and/or losing weight each week of the challenge makes you eligible to win prizes. Designate your partner and sign up for this weight loss challenge at www.ngoodhealth.com.
Norton Sports Performance Transformation Challenge – (1/4 to 2/27) Transform your body composition through nutrition and exercise at Norton Sports Performance (NSP). Unlimited workouts, nutrition coaching, small group challenges plus two body composition tests included. $25 to participate for members of NSP and $100 for non-members. Register for this challenge by emailing [email protected] or learn more about NSP at www.nortonsportsperformance.com
Y @ Work New Year Hustle – (1/1 to 1/31) Get moving anyway you’d like for 30 minutes each day for at least 20 days in the month of January. Choose to run, lift, hike, spin, yoga, dance, etc. then log your activity on tracker and turn into your Y@Work director to be entered to win a nice prize
N Good Health Online Grab n Go Challenges – (all year long!) These challenges offer you something to do on your own or to organize with your coworkers and/or family. Choose from 3 challenges: strength training, hydration or stair climbing. Visit the N Good Health NSite Department page and click on Challenge Tool Kits on the left side of the page to download or print each tool kit.
Planet Fitness Partnership – (anytime) Not a formal challenge, but an option to get moving and earn 3 points towards completing N Good Health’s step 4 for each daily check in. Annual fee is waived for Black Card members in the Norton Healthcare group. To join, visit your local Planet Fitness club with your NHC employee badge. More info on membership can be found here.
No matter which challenge you choose to do, know that the N Good Health team is here to help you succeed. Let’s tell 2020 “so long” and welcome all good things in 2021.
Norton Sports Performance is accepting new members!
Located at 12101 Sycamore Station Place in Louisville, this one-of-a-kind facility features 10,000 square feet of turf and offers sport-specific training for student athletes, plus additional adult classes, all at a 50% discount for Norton Healthcare employees, spouses and their dependent children.
Click here for information about membership discounts for Norton Healthcare employees.
When your hips, knees and feet aren’t functioning together as a team, you may experience discomfort that can affect your work and personal life. N Good Health, with the support of Briotix Health, Norton Healthcare’s ergonomics partner, presents an online workshop — Hips to Toes: Aligning the Lower Body.
This six-week, free online workshop is for everyone — whether you are a weekend warrior, an on-your-feet-all-day caregiver or a team member who works behind a desk. You’ll earn 30 healthy action points when you complete the online workshop.
The workshop will give you an anatomy tour of the joints and muscles of the lower extremity, not only how they all work together but what can go wrong and how to address common ailments. Learn self-management techniques, bone and joint health tips and when to seek professional care.
You can participate from your mobile device or computer and apply the weekly tips for a lifetime of health from hip to toe. Visit NGoodHealth.com to register for the workshop.
We use food to show love in so many ways. However, when we use food to show we care, we have to do just that . . . care. This holiday season, it is our responsibility to look out out for one another and play it safe.
COVID-19 has brought so many changes to our organization as well as our day to day life. Not surprisingly, it will affect the way we celebrate the holidays too. This is the time of year where departments across Norton Healthcare typically have potlucks and other gatherings. However, while we encourage you to find ways to celebrate with your team members, it is important not to let our guard down with safety precautions. Please review the attached guidelines for internal celebrations:
Food Safety:
Any holiday meals/treats should be prepackaged (by manufacturer or restaurant) and distributed. No homemade treats this year
Social distancing of 6 feet between place settings is necessary for any department meals. Do not approach others when masks are off.
Potlucks, trays of treats and punch bowls should be skipped this year. This is a source of transmission.
Provide hand sanitizer and disinfect eating areas after you have finished.
Alternatives to parties or meals:
Zoom team parties. Have a best dressed or best decorations contest.
Decorate an artificial tree on your unit. Have a contest for best ornament. (Please be sure to follow the “Hospital Interior Decorating Guidance” found on the Safety Portal Page.)
Secret Santa gift swap (no homemade edibles)
Door or cubicle decorating contest
Ugly sweater contest (check with your manager first)
Participate as a department to sponsor a Caring Tree family
What is a Wellness Champion? Wellness Champions motivate employees to participate in wellness challenges and N Good Health’s 4 steps. They also advocate healthy habits for our workforce and connect staff to important resources to help them in their wellness journeys through the support of N Good Health.
Wellness Champions are needed from diverse roles, facilities, worksites and shifts so all employees are encouraged to apply.
How do I apply?
We invite interested and committed employees to talk to your manager about becoming a Wellness Champion. Applications can be found on N Good Health’s Nsite page and will need your manager’s approval before submitting to N Good Health for consideration.
For more information about the Wellness Champion program click here.
N Good Health is so excited to bring back Choose to Lose, our annual weight loss challenge. This five-week challenge is a chance to start fresh and set new health goals. Accountability and support are so important when it comes to weight loss success and this year, we have a new twist on the challenge to give you that accountability you need; this is a couples edition! The Challenge encourages a team of two to team up for better health results and to motivate each other throughout the five-week challenge.
How do I sign up and create and/or join a team?
To create or join a team, log in to NGoodHealth.com and select the green “Sign Up” button in the challenges sections. Then choose “Create a team” or “Select a team.” Remember this is a couple’s challenge, so two per team.
The goal for each team is to lose an average of 4% total weight loss. One employee may lose 20 pounds while the other may lose 0 pounds, but the goal for the total team loss is 4%.
When asked your starting weight, your official first weigh-in will be your starting weight. You can have 2 members per team and weekly weigh on the same scale is recommended.
How can I win prizes?
Weekly prize drawings: Five participants who log their weight during that week will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to randomly win $25.
Grand prize drawings:
Five couples who both log their weight every week throughout the challenge will be will be entered into a weekly raffle and have a chance to randomly win $100 to share.
Three couples with an average total weight loss of four percent will be entered into a raffle and have a chance to win $200 to share. (Before and after photos may be required)
Questions? Call (502) 629-2162 or submit a service request by selecting N Good Health under Departments on Nsite and clicking on Contact Us.
