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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.

MOSSA Groove 2

MOSSA GROOVE will get you sweating with a smile and burning a ton of calories during an energizing 30-minutes of dance fitness. It’s a sizzling cardio experience that is a fusion of club, urban, and Latin dance styles. Great sounds, motivating music, and expert coaching will get you to enjoy fitness like never before. No equipment needed! You will need some space to move around & get your groove on.

CLICK HERE to begin your workout!

Please feel free to reach out to Brittney, Y@Work Director Norton Hospital with any questions at 629-3760.

Monday Motivation: workspace edition

Keeping your hands & your workspace clean is a MUST right now- but not only will that prove to be beneficial where COVID-19 is concerned-  a clean desk will also free your mind to be more creative!  You will be able to find the things you need, complete tasks more efficiently, and think more clearly.  When others stop by your desk or workspace, they’ll see your organization as a reflection of you & your capabilities- and hopefully they will be motivated to take action as well!  

Action:  Take 5-10 minutes to clean & organize your workspace today.  You’ll be glad you did!

Refresh with a yoga sesh!

Whether you are missing your regular yoga sessions at the gym or you have never tried yoga, you are invited to join Stephanie Fish from Norton Sports Health for a video session of yoga.  This workout is appropriate for any level of experience and options are offered to modify movements to increase or decrease difficulty.  Maybe take a towel or mat outside with your mobile device to enjoy some fresh air or move the coffee table over and set up in front of the television.  Make it your time to refresh and get the blood flowing.  Namaste.

Quarantine Mother’s Day

At a loss when it comes to celebrating your mom today & abiding by social distancing guidelines?  Here are a few quick, socially distant ways you can celebrate!

1)  Create your own special e-Card.  Sites like Canva allow you to create a design that looks like a million bucks- and creating is actually kind of fun!

2)  eGift cards:  Most retailers offer online gift card options- bonus if it’s a local business!

​3)  FaceTime or Zoom ​date.  Get mom on a video call & chit chat! Make sure she can see the grandkids, you know it’s all about them anyway!

4)  Make a crafty surprise. If your mom is local, go to her house & decorate her front door or leave a basket of goodies at her doorstep.  You can have the kiddos make cards or decorate the driveway with sidewalk chalk with uplifting messages for your mom to stumble upon.

​5)  Watch a movie together! Have you heard of Netflix Party?  This is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends & family. It synchronizes video playback and adds group chat.​  Go to NetflixParty.com for more info.

​This year may be different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a creative way to celebrate.  Different can also be memorable.  All the best wishes today for a happy, memorable day with your family!

DIY: Moon Sand!

This DIY moon sand uses only 2 ingredients for hours of fun!

Supplies:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (not gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup baby oil

Tools:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Dough blender or spatula
     

Instructions:

  1. Put all ingredients into a large mixing bowl
  2. Using a dough blender or by hand, combine the baby oil and flour well. It took me a good 10 minutes to get everything completely incorporated.
  3. Put it in a large container outside, and let you children play freely with it.
  4. You can put measuring cups, spoons, straws and other items into the bin far an even more sensory experience.
  5. Store in an airtight container or zip lock bag

LifeFitness Stability vs. Power

Looking for a way to work on both power & balance/stability? 

This short routine challenges your overall stability with exercises designed to improve your power through explosive movements.  This approximately seven minute workout can be done once, or multiple times.  As this routine does not include sound, feel free to plug in your favorite playlist.  While a mat is not required, a non-hard surface is recommended for comfort and a balance aide may be used for some movements.   

CLICK HERE to begin your workout!

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

I am . . .

Positive affirmations can help to stay motivated, encourage positive change and boost your self-esteem.

There are different benefits of daily affirmation. You become aware of your daily thoughts and feelings. Being in control of keeping negative thoughts out and focus on the positive. You can zone in on your goals, which will help make them more achievable.  

Examples of positive affirmations: 

1. I am grateful for my family

2. I am needed at work

3. I am strong, inside and out

4. I am going to graduate

5. I am enough

6. I am going to get healthy

You can make these statements short or long. You can write them on a sticky note and post on a mirror. Wherever you may see it everyday and repeat it to yourself, will help you stay positive and focus on that goal.