Pick your challenge!

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.

Get discount for Norton Sports Performance membership

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​.

Get a leg up on your health (and earn points!) with our new Hips to Toes workshop

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.

‘Tis the season: how to celebrate the holiday safely

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 

Can you motivate, advocate and connect?

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.

Choose To Lose Weight Loss Challenge kicks off Monday, January 11th

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.

Thank you for your interest in eMeals


Thank you for your continued interest in your health and wellness. At this time, we have reached capacity for eMeals vouchers, as they were given to the first 400 employees that requested a code. Please stay tuned to Nsite and NGoodHealth.com for future opportunities and special offers.

As we wrap up yet another year, the N Good Health team would like to thank you for your participation in our wellness program. When we commit to our wellness, we are better able to serve our patients and provide a positive, healing environment.

Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy holiday season!

Save calories every night this week

Making healthier choices when eating out is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favorite restaurants. Many fast food chains post nutritional information on their websites, but we don’t always have time for that.

If you can’t prepare ahead of time, there are some common sense tips can help. Portion control is the most important; many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals. So, if nothing else, just cut your meal into two. Also, another easy fix is to choose carry-out. Bringing your meal home with you can help you avoid extra servings and meal starters like bread and butter or chips and queso.

Now, for some general tips for making healthier choices:

  • Purchase your main dish from a restaurant, but bring your own fruit side to help avoid unhealthy side items like French fries.
  • Dishes labeled deep­fried, pan­fried, basted, batter­dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin, or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats, or sodium. Order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead.
  • Choose main dishes that include vegetables, such as stir fries, kebobs, or pasta with a tomato sauce.
  • Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge source of hidden calories. One 32­oz Big Gulp of regular cola packs about 425 calories, which can quickly gulp up a big portion of your daily calorie intake. Try adding a little lemon to your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea.
  • “Undress” your food. When choosing items, be aware of calorie­ and fat­packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For example, ask for a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise. You can ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your sandwich.
  • Special order. Ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the sauces. Ask for olive oil and vinegar for your salads or order the dressing “on the side” and spoon only a small amount on at a time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed.
  • Eat mindfully. Pay attention to what you eat and savor each bite. Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Being mindful also means stopping before you are full. It takes time for your body to register that you have eaten. Mindful eating relaxes you, so you digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied.

Free Week is BACK at the Y@Work

Free Week is back! Norton Healthcare employees can visit either Y @ Work facility for a free seven -day trial. Begin your seven -day free trial anytime Nov. 1 through 14 by coordinating with the Y @ Work staff between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to gain access to the facilities. Sign in at each visit and receive three healthy action points towards step 4.

Y @ Work is a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Louisville, and facilities are located on the downtown campus in the Norton Healthcare Pavilion and at Watterson Tower. Employees benefit from the convenience of a 24/7 facility, the expertise of trained staff on-site and access to fitness equipment and FitnessOnDemand virtual classes.

When you visit a Y @ Work, you can try out a new exercise routine without the anxiety of committing to a gym and discover a more convenient way to stay fit.

For more information and to schedule your Free Week, contact [email protected], director, Y @ Work Downtown; or [email protected], director, Y @ Work Watterson Tower; or contact by phone by calling (502) 629-BFIT (2348). 

Take the Pledge and Support the Great American Smokeout!

Things will look a little different this year, but N Good Health will be participating in The Great American Smokeout. Join Norton Healthcare employees as we take a pledge in celebrating our tobacco-free campuses, our non-tobacco users, encouraging those who use tobacco to consider quitting, and honoring those we’ve lost to tobacco-related deaths.

**Click Here to Pledge**

If you currently use tobacco, we want to encourage you to consider committing to a healthy tobacco-free life and that N Good Health is here for you when you are ready to quit. Did you know you can receive free nicotine replacement therapy product, such as gum, lozenges or the patch, when you participate in a tobacco cessation workshop? The workshops are available to employees and their spouses/partners online or in person.

By clicking above to pledge between 11/2 – 11-19, you will be entered to win a Fitbit Inspire! We will draw 10 winners on Great American Smokeout Day, November 20th.

Cheers to your health!