SAVE THE DATE! National Women’s Health Week kicks off May 10! Let’s spread the word to our moms, sisters, friends, and coworkers. Read More …
National Women’s Checkup Day is Monday, May 11. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services encourages women to schedule their annual well-woman visit.
All BMC medical plans cover one in-network annual physical and one well-women exam per calendar year at no cost to you. That's one less excuse not to make an appointment with your doctor.
Steps for Better Health by Age: Find out what steps you should take for good health at any age.
Celebrating Mexico’s unlikely victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla has become an excuse to party north of the border. Planning a Cinco de Mayo get-together of your own? Don’t miss this roundup of healthy Latin-inspired recipes. Read More…
Source: experiencelife.com
Take advantage of the best produce from your local farmers’ market with these delicious recipes for rhubarb, cherries, peas and more. Read More…
Source: eatingwell.com
May is abuzz with bWell events and wellness challenges. Check out the May wellness line up and add these dates to your calendar so you don’t miss out!
What | When | Where |
Registration opens for the Step-It-Up! Team Challenge | Online at mybmcwellness.com | |
Step-It-Up! Challenge begins | Join or form a team of four to 12 people at mybmcwellness.com | |
Cinco de Mayo 5K Fun Run | CityWest Fitness Center, Garage 4 | |
Financial Wellness: Retirement Secrets and Tasty Tidbits, Fidelity Open House | For Houston campus employees and spouses. Watch your home mail for your invitation. | |
Westchase Farmers’ Market | Houston campus (in front of Building 3) | |
Step-It-Up! Challenge ends | Last day to enter activity is Monday, June 1. |
Kick off Cinco de Mayo the healthy way. Strap on your sombrero, gather your posse and run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) around the campus on Tuesday, May 5. Everyone is welcome – beginners and experienced athletes alike. Boost your step count and take home a free Step-It-Up! Challenge t-shirt.
The Fun Run starts at 6:30 a.m. from the CityWest Fitness Center, Garage 4. You can grab a post-run shower at the fitness center before heading back to work. (waiver required).
Eating wholesome, fresh foods that are high in nutrients is the foundation of wellness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to get the amount that's recommended, most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day.
To help promote healthy eating, BMC is hosting the Westchase Farmers’ Market, Thursday, May 21 on the Houston Campus. You’ll find a diversity of fresh, healthy foods from local fields and meet the people who grow your food.
Where: Houston Campus (in front of Building 3)
When: Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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How will your team complete 2 million steps in May? It’s time to make a plan and join the 2015 Step-It-Up! Team Challenge.
Join or form a team and compete against other challengers. Team Zombies, Team Vikings, Team Nerds… grab some friends and make a plan. Sign ups start Thursday, April 30.
To log 2 million steps, each member of a 10-member team needs to complete at least 7,000 steps per day (or the equivalent in other physical activities), 7 days per week for four weeks (about 50,000 steps each week). Getting 7,000 steps in each day is not as hard as you think! All kinds of activities can be logged, from time at the gym to chores around the house.
Teams who meet the 2 million steps goal will each earn 250 bWell points. Two teams will take home a $250 gift card for each member — one for the team with the highest average steps per member, and one for the team who wins the random prize draw.
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Thank you to the Houston campus employees who participated in our first Tie2On! Event on April 16. Participants attended the free shoe clinic and discovered the best fitting shoe for an active lifestyle. They also learned about the BMC Fitness Reimbursement benefit and why membership in the on-site CityWest Fitness Center is such a great deal.
Congratulations to the winners of the Tie2On! event prizes:
We’re just past the half-way mark for the bWell 2015 program. The deadline for earning bWell points is Friday, July 31, 2015, so be sure to remain active on mybmcwellness.com throughout May, June and July. Read More …
Calling a BCBSTX Benefits Value Advisor (BVA) before you schedule a medical procedure could help you save a lot of money. In fact, 90% of calls to a BVA result in lower cost options and could save you and BMC as much as $2,500 on a medical procedure.
A BVA can help you:
Watch the video to learn more.
To speak to a BVA, please call 1-800-521-2227.
Thanks to everyone who took a few minutes to complete the wellness and Benefits eNews survey this month. The survey closed on April 23 and responses are being compiled now. Your opinions will help the U.S. Benefits Team plan and promote future bWell programs that meet your needs and health interests.
Congratulations to Bronwyn S, the lucky winner of the drawing for an Apple iPad!
How often should you see the dentist? That depends. Your dentist will usually recommend the frequency of visits based on your current dental health, your dental history, and your personal preference.
The BMC Dental Plan covers three dental cleanings each calendar year at no cost to you—and no deductible. Now is a good time to use your dental benefits…. before summer vacation and everything else that gets in the way. Regular dental cleanings can significantly reduce your risk of developing tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Visit the MetLife Oral Health Library for more information on how to stay mouth healthy for life.
When you take a break—whether it’s a five-minute timeout at work, a restful weekend trip or a full vacation/staycation—you’re not dodging your duties. In fact, you’re responsibly “recharging your batteries” so that when you return, you’re able to be at your best. Breaking up stress improves your energy, clarity of thought, creativity and productivity.
Your Magellan EAP invites you to a complimentary webinar, “Relax and Recharge,” on Wednesday, May 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Central. Space is limited, so be sure to register now.
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Can’t attend the webinar? Look for Recharge on the Magellan member website under the Library/In the Spotlight section. (When prompted, type in BMC’s toll-free EAP number,
1-800-327-1393).
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Fidelity, the BMC 401(k) Plan administrator, is hosting an open house for BMC Houston employees and their spouses on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more about 401(k) investing and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine.
Watch your home mail for an invitation. Space is limited, so confirm your attendance here starting May 5. The evening includes a prize drawing for an Apple iPAD Mini 3!
If there’s enough interest in this event, Fidelity may host future open house events in other BMC locations.
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