Employee Wellness Program - OCPS

09/04/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs⚠️, normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s ***dePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month

💥 All OCPS employees and their household members have access to the Employee Assistance Program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of their insurance coverage. Find more information here, https://www.ocps.net/employee-wellnessemployee-assistanc or https://campaigns.cigna.com/realsupport

09/03/2025

September is National Self-Care Month.

Use the calendar to follow along, day-by-day, and find some time for a variety of self-care activities. Switch around ideas if you need to, and for any that you really enjoy, you can have a think about ways to work more of it into your schedule.

09/02/2025

Dehydration can make you feel tired. The right amount of water could help your heart pump your blood more effectively and water can help your blood transport oxygen and other essential nutrients to your cells.

Staying hydrated can help boost your energy, build muscle tone, and nourish your skin. https://wb.md/3HC9bFT

08/26/2025

OCPS Cigna members in Plans A,C and D have access to virtual urgent care for $0. Visit www.myCigna.com and log in to set up your MDLive access.

08/22/2025

When it comes to nutrients, fiber is the champion hiding in plain sight, quietly working wonders for your health.

Discover why fiber matters and explore easy, high-fiber recipes to support your digestive health: https://bit.ly/4lu78SL

08/21/2025

Every 5 minutes in the U.S., another life is lost to fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl remains the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Even in small amounts, it can be fatal.
https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/fentanyl-facts.html?s_cid=2025_NationalFentanylAwarenessDay

08/20/2025

Eating whole, fresh foods doesn't need to take a lot of work. Check out recipes like this one.

bit.ly/3FuJk1y ➡️ This refreshing tomato-cucumber salad is commonly served all summer long in Ukraine. Since it's such a simple recipe, the freshest, ripest vegetables really make it shine.

💗 Don’t forget to save & organize your favorite EatingWell recipes on MyRecipes! 💗

08/19/2025

The American Heart Association shared some very clear advice on what to do to lower your blood pressure. Read what the organization recommends.

08/14/2025

Congratulations to Wellness Rep Cindy Hudson and Student Enrollment for winning the Get Active Breakfast for their Boots on the Ground Line Dance event. The Employee Wellness Program Team celebrated their win by providing a healthy(ish) breakfast for the staff in July.

08/12/2025

August is . Take a moment to commit to making one habit to improve your wellbeing.
🚶‍♀️Go for a daily walk.
🥦Eat a vegetable every day.
🫗Drink more water.
📓Start journaling.

Building one small habit at a time can lead to a path of wellbeing.

08/11/2025

🍎✏️ New school year, new germs!
Between the classroom chatter and shared supplies, colds and sniffles love to make an appearance.
That’s why our PeopleOne Health Care Team is hosting a free live webinar to help parents, teachers, and school staff get fully prepared for the year ahead.
Restock Your Medicine Cabinet:
📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕒 4:00 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/peopleone-medicine-cabinet

🍎✏️ New school year, new germs!

Between the classroom chatter and shared supplies, colds and sniffles love to make an appearance.

That’s why our PeopleOne Health Care Team is hosting a free live webinar to help parents, teachers, and school staff get fully prepared for the year ahead.

Restock Your Medicine Cabinet:
📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕒 4:00 PM ET
🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/peopleone-medicine-cabinet

You’ll learn:
✅ Everyday essentials to always have on hand
✅ Seasonal staples + cold/flu must-haves
✅ “Just in case” items you’ll need
✅ Daily vitamins & supplements

Let’s make this school year a healthy one, starting at home. 🏡💙

08/08/2025

OCPS Cigna members have access to virtual urgent care for $0* through MDLive. Log into your www.myCigna.com account to get started.

* $0 for plans A, C and D. Plan B deductible applies.