Think safety this summer when bringing a party dish

As friends and families come back together to celebrate the summer, you may be asked to bring a dish to your next event and you’ll want to think about safety when providing your potluck item.

Consider avoiding dishes where people are grazing on shared items with their hands like bowls of chips and dip and other appetizers. As always, practice good hand washing prior to eating any meal or snack. Here is one great option for your next event – Summer Squash Pasta Salad! Enjoy!

Summer Squash Pasta Salad

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

16oz box whole wheat Rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium zucchini, diced

2 medium yellow squash, diced

8oz mozzarella balls, halved

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

½ large red onion, diced

½ cup pine nuts

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

Or

½ cup Italian Dressing (Tessemae’s Brand suggested)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, roast zucchini and squash in olive oil until tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Mix dressing ingredients together.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss in dressing. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Per serving

216 calories | 10.8g fat | 2.1g saturated fat | 144mg sodium | 23.6g carbohydrate | 3.2g fiber | 6.3g protein

The Smoothie Bike is making its rounds soon!

The Smoothie Bike is going back on tour this summer to raise money for Bike to Beat Cancer, benefiting Norton Cancer Institute.

Over the last 6 years almost 2,000 riders have attended the Smoothie Bike Events raising $10,000 for Bike to Beat Cancer. We hope with your help and participation we can have raise even more money this year!

The Smoothie Bike will make the following stops:

  • Monday, July 13th Norton Healthcare Pavilion Patio; 11AM – 1PM
  • Wednesday, July 15th Watterson Tower Outside the Y@Work; 11AM – 1PM
  • Friday, July 17th Norton Children’s hospital Lobby; 11AM – 1PM

How it works

We are inviting employees and community members to take a seat and start pedaling for a purpose and a free smoothie. Each participant who rides the Smoothie Bike for at least two minutes will be treated to a free, fresh smoothie, and N Good Health will donate $5 to Bike to Beat Cancer on your behalf. Don’t want to ride? Donate $5 to the cause and receive a smoothie.

Due to Covid-19 and the safety of everyone attending, we will follow the following guidelines:

  • All riders will have a temperature check before they approach the bike.
  • The floor will be marked (tape) to wait in line & all other areas around the smoothie bike at least 6’ apart & in adherence with current CDC guidelines.
  • We will wipe down handle bars and seat of bikes between riders.
  • We will provide hand sanitation before and after riding the smoothie bike.
  • A mask will be required while waiting and riding the smoothie bike.

To learn more about the Bike to Beat Cancer or want to get involved? You can join or form a team, donate to a rider or sign up to volunteer. To learn more, visit Bike to Beat Cancer.

Finish Your Four: Last Chance to Enter for the July 15th Deadline!

Finish Your 4 deadline extended
When you complete your N Good Health 4 steps before July 15, you will be entered to win big prizes, including:

  • Free health insurance for 2021 (five winners)
  • $910 in cash (10 winners)
  • Pick a Prize (15 winners)
  • Free lunch every payday
  • YMCA family membership
  • Monthly Green Bean delivery
  • Hot air balloon ride for two
  • Tickets on the Town (Churchill Downs, Louisville City FC, Louisville Bats)
  • Bike to Beat Cancer Family Ride registration
  • Festival of Trees & Lights family tickets
  • Planet Fitness Classic Membership

If you haven’t had your N Good Health Physical- there is still time for that as well!
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. 

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 2020 when you complete your 4 steps by Saturday, Sept. 15, 2020.*

Thank you for your dedication to your own health and wellness, and the safety of our patients and your colleagues during this challenging time.

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.

Trouble sleeping? Feeling worried or anxious?

Stresses and strains of our daily life build up and can affect our nightly sleep patterns which can then take a toll on our mood, productivity and overall wellness.  Address this pattern with two digital therapeutic apps designed to help you sleep better and manage worry and anxiety to maintain better mental health and wellbeing. 

The “Sleepio” app provides you with tools to sleep better by adjusting your behavior and offering cognitive techniques to shift your mental gears toward a good night of rest.   76% of users are sleeping better after using Sleepio.  “Daylight” teaches and supports you to better manage your stress, worry and anxiety.  The two apps are designed to feel more like entertainment than medicine to help you rest and feel better. 

Everyone handles stress differently so use one of the apps or both.  Accessible free 24/7 for one year when you get started before July 31, 2020.  Click here to find your sleep score and begin resting better with Sleepio.  To begin using Daylight to ease your mind click here.  These Big Health offers can also be found through Norton Employee Discounts on NSite.

Monday Motivation

Think about it.  When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror & thought, “DANG!  I look GREAT!”  Or commended yourself for a productive work day or killer workout.  Chances are, it’s been a while.  

The better we treate ourserlves, the better we treat others around us, creating a ripple effect of positivity in the world.  And Lord knows the world could use it right about now! 


Challenge yourself today.


Write down  FIVE  positive things about yourself.  It could be mental or physical.  Do you have a great sense of style?  Always go out of your way to help others?  Were you killing it in the pop culture category on Jeopardy the other night?  ANYTHING positive about yourself.   If you like, you can take it a step further & write your list out to keep on your desk where you can see it- or in the Notes app on your phone so you can check it out whenever you need a little reminder of just how awesome you are. 🙂

N Good Health Physical- you have options!

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. 

Finish Your 4 deadline extended
When you complete your N Good Health 4 steps before July 15, you will be entered to win big prizes, including:
– Free health insurance for 2021 (five winners)
– $910 in cash (10 winners)
– Pick a Prize (15 winners)
– Free lunch every payday
– YMCA family membership
– Monthly Green Bean delivery
– Hot air balloon ride for two
– Tickets on the Town (Churchill Downs, Louisville City FC, Louisville Bats)
– Bike to Beat Cancer Family Ride registration
– Festival of Trees & Lights family tickets
– Planet Fitness Classic Membership

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 2020 when you complete your 4 steps by Saturday, Sept. 15, 2020.*

Thank you for your dedication to your own health and wellness, and the safety of our patients and your colleagues during this challenging time.

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.

Win free insurance for 2021, $910 cash and MORE!

Due to COVID-19, the Finish Your 4 prize deadline will be extended to July 15. 

When you complete your N Good Health 4 steps before Monday, July 15, you will be entered to win big prizes, including:

  • Free health insurance for 2021 (five winners)
  • $910 in cash (10 winners)
  • Pick a Prize (15 winners)
  • Free lunch every payday
  • YMCA family membership
  • Monthly Green Bean delivery
  • Hot air balloon ride for two
  • Tickets on the Town (Churchill Downs, Louisville City FC, Louisville Bats)
  • Bike to Beat Cancer Family Ride registration
  • Festival of Trees & Lights family tickets
  • Planet Fitness Classic Membership

The N Good Health physical is step 3 of N Good Health’s 4 steps . 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 option 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. 

Employees and spouses eligible to earn wellness credits can earn more than $1,800 in wellness credits in 2020 when you complete your 4 steps by Saturday, Sept. 15, 2020.*

Thank you for your dedication to your own health and wellness, and the safety of our patients and your colleagues during this challenging time!

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 for the form or answers to any questions.

Recipe: Summer Squash Pasta Salad

This Summer Squash Pasta Salad brings taste and health to the party.

Summer Squash Pasta Salad

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

16oz box whole wheat Rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium zucchini, diced

2 medium yellow squash, diced

8oz mozzarella balls, halved

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

½ large red onion, diced

½ cup pine nuts

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

Or

½ cup Italian Dressing (Tessemae’s Brand suggested)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, roast zucchini and squash in olive oil until tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Mix dressing ingredients together.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss in dressing. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Per serving

216 calories | 10.8g fat | 2.1g saturated fat | 144mg sodium | 23.6g carbohydrate | 3.2g fiber | 6.3g protein

Trouble sleeping? Feeling worried or anxious?

Stresses and strains of our daily life build up and can affect our nightly sleep patterns, which then can take a toll on our mood, productivity and overall wellness. Norton Healthcare employees are being offered two therapeutic mobile apps designed to help you sleep better and manage worry and anxiety to maintain better mental health and well-being. 

The “Sleepio” app provides you with tools to sleep better by adjusting your behavior and offering cognitive techniques to shift your mental gears toward a good night of rest. Seventy-six percent of users are sleeping better after using Sleepio. 

The “Daylight” app teaches and supports you to better manage your stress, worry and anxiety. 

The two apps are designed to feel more like entertainment than medicine to help you rest and feel better.  ​

Norton Healthcare employees can use the apps free for one year when you get started before July 15, 2020. 

Click here to find your sleep score and begin resting better with Sleepio.

To begin using Daylight to ease your mind, click here. 

Visit Norton Concierge Services for more information about this discount. Norton Concierge Services discounts are available on vacations, car rentals, concerts, movie tickets, park passes and much more.

Have to bring a dish? Try this!

As families come back together to celebrate the summer, you may be asked to bring a dish to your next event!

Next time, tell them you will bring an appetizer tray with assorted goodies – some call it a charcuterie board and they can be as simple or as fancy as you want!

It’s genius for several reasons:

  1. No cooking – awesome.
  2. You know that you are going to be eating pre-meal snacks that are healthy for you.
  3. The pre-meal snack will help you not overeat at your actual meal.
  4. It looks like you put a lot of effort into your dish.
  5. You get to work-in one of the dozens of holiday themed plates you have sitting in your pantry. Perfect!

So, what should you get?

  • Start with cheese slices of several kinds. My favorites include pepper jack, cheddar, and Swiss. Slice in thin squares or buy the cubes and fan them out on the plate.
  • Next, unwrap the crackers. Get a couple of whole grain or whole wheat varieties. Kroger has a version of the Wheat Thin that is 100% whole wheat – just look for the brown box! For kids, try whole grain Goldfish – always a hit.
  • Next, add your fruits and veggies. Try to pick options that won’t brown: grapes, strawberries, blueberries, carrots, celery, etc.
  • Nuts!
  • Lastly, you can add a few slices of deli meat – try flavored varieties like Cajun or peppercorn turkey. Have the deli slice it thin and then fold pieces in half or roll up to fill-in the last few gaps on the plate.
  • If you are a real party champion, you can add some sort of dipping sauce in the middle – like honey! One of my favorites for veggies is the OPA by Lighthouse Greek Yogurt Dressing – found in the produce section at Kroger.  Or, if you are more of the Rachel Ray type, you could make your own!

Now you look like a party genius! Congrats, and happy potlucking!