MOSSA Core

This workout is a 25 minute total body workout that uses both dynamic & basic movements to deliver an intense routine.  You can do this at home & it is designed for fitness levels from beginner to intermediate- there is something for everyone! Each movement is shown in the video for optimal technique and for those that want to modify any movement.  The consistent movements will get your heart pumping and focusing on all major muscle groups. 

CLICK HERE to begin your workout!

Please feel free to contact Chris, Y@Work Director at Watterson Towers with any questions, 502-272-5920.

What’s Good Wednesday!

Who doesn’t love a good work-from-home story? Earlier this month, Fox 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was presenting the weather forecast from home when his Golden Retriever, Brody, kept accidentally bumping the computer. So Dellegatto let Brody sit on his lap during his broadcast and cuteness ensued.

But the Golden Retriever couldn’t sit still for long. Body then jumped off Delgatto’s lap and walked towards the window where his cameraman, Craig, was filing the weather segment from his porch. This confused poor Brody who probably doesn’t understand social distancing.

“Don’t take this the wrong way, Paul, but this is amazing,” the show’s anchor told the embarrassed weatherman.

CLICK HERE to watch the adorable Brody & his antics. 🙂

Sources: YouTube, FOX 13 News – Tampa Bay, Upworthy.com

Discounted Fitness Devices

Get ready to track your steps for the Summer Steps Challenge (June 8 to July 13) with a new fitness device.  Get the latest in smart technology offering GPS, heart rate, smart phone notifications and more at discounts up to 40% off retail. 

To find your deal, log in to NGoodHealth.com, click on “Get Your Fitness Device” and then follow the steps to begin shopping for your new Garmin or Fitbit device.  

Be sure to sync your device to your N Good Health account so you can monitor your progress and receive one point for each day you complete 7500 steps or more. 

Daily Fitness Options from N Good Health Partners

Great news!  Our two Y @ Work locations, local YMCAs and Norton Sports Performance are planning to open their doors on June 1st.  Planet Fitness has not yet announced their open date at this time. Please know that when gyms do open back up- that safety guidelines and restrictions will be in place and things will be different – but the good news is that you will be able to add some gym time back into your routine!

In the meantime, while fitness centers are still closed & many parks are closed – or at least have social distancing rules in place- let’s not allow these to be excuses to not exercise.  N Good Health is sharing daily workouts brought to you by partners like the YMCA of Greater Louisville, Planet Fitness and Norton Sports Health so you can stay active.  These workouts require no equipment or use items that you likely already have accessible like a chair, couch, towel, etc.  Each day offers a different type of workout like yoga, body weight boot camp, cardio, mixed martial arts and strength training that can be done in a small space at home or work.  Appropriate for all fitness levels with modifications offered in case needed.  Visit the N Good Health blog to scroll through the offerings. 

Here are some other ideas to incorporate more activity into your day:

  • Dance!  Put on your favorite tunes and have your own dance party at home
  • Walk your dog or volunteer at a shelter to give a dog in need a nice walk
  • Schedule a pre- or post-dinner walk around the neighborhood with family or a friend
  • After loading groceries into the car, walk the cart back into the store rather than leave it in the corral in the parking lot
  • Ride a bicycle to run an errand or just to enjoy the outdoors
  • Pick up a coffee/tea and rather than sit-n-sip, take your drink on a walk
  • Perform exercises, ride a stationary bike or be on a treadmill while watching tv or listening to a podcast
  • Spend time in nature – set your sights on new sites and aim to hike a trail you’ve never been on each week
  • Volunteer in active ways – participate in community clean ups, run errands for the elderly or help at the local food bank

Remember- the more active you are on a daily basis, the more your life and well-being will improve.  Live your best life by moving more. 

Why Focus on Fiber?

Plant-based eating is becoming more and more popular and for good reason. A plant-based diet is significantly higher in a key nutrient, fiber. Naturally lowering blood sugar, cutting down bad cholesterol and preventing colon cancer are only a few of fiber’s super powers. Because fiber is resistant to the action of digestive enzymes, it’s not actually absorbed by the body. So all of fiber’s magic happens right there in the gut. Even without going 100% plant based, there are plenty of ways to increase your fiber intake by including more fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains in your diet.  

So, how much fiber do we need? Adult females should aim for 25-30g per day and adult males should aim for 35-40g per day.

Here is what a typical day might look like:

Breakfast: One slice of whole wheat toast (1.5g) topped with peanut butter and half of a sliced banana (1.5g)

Snack: 24 almonds (3.3g) mixed with ¼ cup raisins (1.5g)

Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich on 2 slices whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato (5g) and an orange (3.1g fiber)

Snack: Greek yogurt mixed with ½ cup blueberries (2g fiber)

Dinner: Grilled fish served with a romaine lettuce salad with shredded carrots (2.6g), a ½ cup cooked spinach (2.1g) and ½ cup lentils (7.5g)

Snack: 3 cups popped popcorn (3.5g)

See? Increasing your fiber intake doesn’t have to be difficult OR tasteless!

Emotional Support At Your Fingertips

In times of high stress, it may feel unnatural to slow down during crisis mode; remember how important it is to take care of YOU & that you have options during this time.

Employee Emotional Support Team: Employees have access to an emotional support line through a multidisciplinary Employee Emotional Support Team. Employees can call 502-446-5610 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak to a support team member, who can help employees process emotions and offer coping tools during this crisis.

EAP: You can see a counselor via computer or electronic device through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) TeleBehavioral Health service, administered by Wayne Corp. The program is completely confidential, call your EAP at (502) 451-8262. N Good Health also partners with Wayne Corp. to offer healthy action points for visits to support your well-being as part of Staying Balanced with EAP. You can earn 30 points per visit (up to 100 points) towards step 4 when you make an appointment with EAP. For more information, visit WayneCorp.com

Chaplain Support: You can reach the chaplain support line 24/7 by calling 502-629-8000.

Inspirational Texts: In partnership with Norton University, N Good Health and Pastoral Care, the Employee Emotional Support Team also launched a text program to bring inspirational and supportive messages straight to your phone. Text “inspire” to 502-237-1358 to start.

Maybe you’re coping just fine; if that’s the case, awesome! Keep in mind; that may not be the case for your peers. At this time, it is more important than ever to lift up our coworkers and send meaningful recognition their way. Resist the urge to complete one task and immediately move on to the next. Taking a 30-second pause to say “thank you” or “great work” can provide a huge boost to your strained co-workers. Taking the time to properly support one another empowers all of us to dig deeper and keep pushing further than we otherwise could have.

N-Recognition of You: We often can forget the words that were said, but remember the feelings that resulted. When you recognize someone for a job well done, solidify it in their memory by sending an N-card. Check out the N Recognition of You page on Nsite and find the right card to say thanks, congratulate or provide a much-needed boost. You never know when a simple “thank you” could make someone’s day.

Summer Steps Showdown is coming back!

The Summer Steps Showdown is right around the corner! The five week challenge will start June 8th and wrap up on July 13th.

Sign-ups will start on May 19th– on that date, you can go to NGoodHealth.com to join your facility’s team.

Participating facilities:

  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital
  • Norton Children’s Hospital/NCMC
  • Norton Hospital
  • Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
  • Norton Cancer Institute
  • Norton Medical Group
  • Watterson Tower
  • System

If your location is not listed, you can join the facility of your choice!

Weekly cash prize drawings!

  • Two participants from each facility will win $25.
  • One participant from the leading facility will win $50!

You must walk at least 7,500 steps each day to be eligible for weekly prizes.

Will your facility hang on to the trophy? The facility team with the highest step average each week will get the traveling trophy and have their photo posted on Nsite. At the end of the challenge, the facility with the highest step average keeps the trophy and the bragging rights.

Earn healthy action points toward completing step 4! 7,500 steps = 1 point for that day.

Discounted fitness devices are available through N Good Health. Visit NGoodHealth.com and click on the “Get Your Fitness Device” button in the left-hand column. You must have a device synced to N Good Health to earn step points.

Questions?
Contact N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 or submit a service request by clicking the N Good Health link under Departments and then “Contact Us.”.

Recipe Video: Quinoa Kale Patties!

​These pan fried patties are one of the yummiest ways to enjoy quinoa. Treat yourself to health and a delecious meal!

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Recipe – Quinoa Kale Patties – Makes 10 cakes

Ingredients
2 ½ cups cooked quinoa, cooled
3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 tsp minced garlic
½ yellow (or white) onion, diced small
4 cups kale, chopped small
3 eggs, whisked
½ cup Parmesan, grated
1 cup whole wheat or gluten free bread crumbs
1 tsp salt

Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in pan over medium heat. Sautee onion and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Add kale and cook until kale is bright green and soft.

Mix kale mixture with eggs, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt and cooked quinoa in large mixing bowl.

Form patties using ½ cup of mixture.

On clean pan over medium heat, pan fry patties in olive oil for approximately 5 minutes per side.

Enjoy! 🙂

Call EAP in the time of need!

With coronavirus (COVID-19) now a global pandemic, anxiety and stress levels may be higher than normal for many people. Your EAP is here as a resource for help and support through this difficult time. Currently they are offering telebehavioral health to support your mental well-being as part of Staying Balanced With EAP. Sessions are available by video or phone.

Receive support in areas such as:

◦Emotional difficulties

◦Marital conflicts

◦Stress

◦Alcohol or drug problems

◦Relationship issues

◦Parent/child/family conflictsYou can earn 30 points per visit (up to 90 points) toward step 4 when you make an appointment through EAP. 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]. 

To make an appointment, contact EAP by calling Wayne Corp. at (502) 451-8262  or (800) 441-1327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Another option for support during this time is the Employee Emotional Support Team. This is separate from EAP & it was created in partnership with Norton Behavioral Medicine, Norton Women’s Behavioral Services, Norton Sports Health Mental and Performance Services, General Pediatrics Behavioral Health, Heart Failure Behavioral Health, and Norton Cancer Institute Behavioral Oncology.

​Employees can call (502) 446-5610 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak to an emotional support team member, who can help staff process emotions and offer coping tools during this crisis. All calls are completely confidential. 

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 tracking form to N Good Health.

New options available to complete your N Good Health physical including exclusive wellness clinics!

Prioritize your health and win!  Complete your N Good Health 4 steps before July 15 to be entered to win free health insurance and more.

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. 

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

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.