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Mindful Monday

Take a bubble bath and relax!

Staying Balanced with EAP

Life can throw you off balance sometimes. Reaching out to someone can help keep you well. Norton Healthcare offers all employees free, confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by Wayne Corp.

Through the EAP, you can complete a Life Balance Assessment (by appointment at some Norton Healthcare facilities) or talk to a therapist.

Receive support in areas such as:

• Emotional difficulties

• Marital conflicts

• Stress

• Alcohol or drug issues

• Relationship issues

• Parent/child/family conflicts

To make an appointment, call Wayne Corp. at (502) 451-8262 or (800) 441-1EAP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.The Employee Assistance Program 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 tracker to N Good Health.

3 months for the price of 1 at Pilates Village

Celebrate the opening of a new location of Pilates Village near St. Matthews with nice discounts for Norton Healthcare employees.  Enjoy 3 months of unlimited Yoga or Nia classes for the standard price of 1 month.  Nia classes combine dance, martial arts and mindfulness including 52 simple movements to address each aspect of your life—body, mind and spirit.  You will feel energized and refreshed while unifying movement and breath when you participate in the all-level yoga class options. 

Save 50% on two (2) Intro to Pilates Equipment classes.  Started by German immigrant Joseph Pilates in the late 20th century, Pilates is an exercise system that combines elements of strength training, yoga, mindfulness, coordination, boxing, gymnastics, and cardiovascular conditioning.  The introductory class is geared towards new students and safely demonstrates the movements on the Mat, Reformer, Springboard and Chair.  All classes are led by certified, friendly instructors who provide a sense of community within the studio to make everyone feel at home.  

Visit the Employee Discounts Program on NSite to sign up; or, for more information on Pilates Village and the 25 weekly class offerings, visit their website.  Classes specializing in rehabilitation for injuries and special conditions such as osteoporosis are available.

Instant Pot Pesto Quinoa and Veggies

The instant pot is one of the best ways to get dinner on the table, fast. Simple and easy to clean, this kitchen gadget is a must have! This quick quinoa recipe is packed with protein, fiber and 85% of your daily vitamin C needs. A win, win for everyone!

Instant Pot Pesto Quinoa and Veggies

Makes 6 servings

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ red onion, diced

1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

4 cups spinach

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or any other broth

2 red tomatoes, diced

1/3 cup pesto

Feta cheese and sliced almonds to garnish

Directions

Combine bell pepper, onion, quinoa, salt, pepper, spinach and broth in instant pot. Cook on rice setting or for 8 minutes on manual.  

Use manual release when done.  

Add tomatoes and pesto. Mix well.  

Serve warm or cold garnished with feta cheese and sliced almonds.

Nutrition (before garnish)

268 calories | 9g fat | 1.5g saturated fat | 454mg sodium | 34.6g carbohydrate | 4.5g fiber | 10.1g protein

Save 20% on purchases at Fleet Feet

Fleet Feet is more than just a shoe store.  The superior knowledge of the well-trained staff provides an unmatched shoe fitting experience as well as apparel and gear recommendations for whatever your activity. 

Whether it’s a being on your feet all day at work or training for a marathon, you can feel confident their FIT process focuses on providing the right gear for you to move at your best.

The Louisville location at 117 Breckenridge Lane offers FitID—a 3D foot scanning experience that measures everything about your foot that matters when selecting shoes.  This information is then explained to you and the staff will customize fit solutions for you to try, buy at a discount and love. 

Norton Healthcare employees enjoy a 20% discount off purchases in the Louisville store. Print or take a screen shot of the coupon found on NSite at Employee Discount Services to show at time of purchase.

Wellness rocks at Norton Healthcare!

Visit an N Good Health Wellness Fair at your facility. Check the schedule below to see when a Wellness Fair is coming to you!

Date/time Location
Tuesday, Feb. 5
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watterson Tower
Y @ Work Fitness Center
Thursday, Feb. 7
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norton Hospital
Cafeteria, Dining Rooms C and D
​Tuesday, Feb. 12
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norton Audubon Hospital
Community Room, LL2
​Thursday, Feb. 14
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Cafeteria
Tuesday, Feb. 19
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norton Children’s Hospital
S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference Center (Rooms 2 and 3)
Thursday, Feb. 21
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Downstairs area next to cafeteria

Visit with community vendors, including Green Bean, YMCA, Briotix and more. While you are there, enjoy a free massage courtesy of Louisville Chair Massage! 

​You’ll also have a chance to speak with representatives from Norton Weight Management Services, the Norton Healthcare benefits team and N Good Health team members. 

Schedule your N Good Health physical and be entered to win cool stuff. Winners will be announced every hour!