Heat Illnesses Can be Fatal; Would You Know What to Do?
The best way to avoid a heat-related illness is to limit exposure outdoors during hot days. Air conditioning is the best way to cool off, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Also: • Drink more liquid than you think you need and avoid alcohol • Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat • Replace…
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Dr. Karen Johnson at ICSEW Transition
By Cindy Varley All eyes in the Columbia Room of the Capital Building were gazing at Dr. Karen Johnson during last week’s ICSEW transition meeting. Dr. Johnson, a Strategic Initiatives Executive with the DSHS and involved local citizen, spoke to about 50 women on finding their purpose in life. The presentation started by Dr. Johnson…
Eligible PEBB members: SmartHealth is offering a chance to win tickets to a Seahawks game!
The SmartHealth program is giving away Seahawks tickets! Two lucky winners will each receive two tickets to the Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on December 4, 2016. To be automatically entered into the drawing, eligible PEBB Program subscribers must complete the following steps by September 30, 2016: Visit www.smarthealth.hca.wa.gov…
Did you know you can get Healthy Benefits from Pokemon Go?
Pokémon Go has been receiving lots of media attention recently. But what is this game doing for players’ health? It’s reasonable to believe a game based off of physical movement is getting people up and moving, but is there more? We often overlook additional health factors that are more than surface deep. Pokémon Go is…
SmartHealth App now available for iPhone!
Take SmartHealth with you wherever you go this summer. The Limeade iPhone app is now available for SmartHealth. Download it today! You can explore, join and track your activities on the go — and you’ll earn 100 points when you join the Go Mobile activity. Here’s how to download the Limeade app: Open the iOS…
It's UV Safety Month
Dr. Karen Johnson speaks to ICSEW membership at yesterday's 2016 General membership transition meeting.
2016 Professional Development Conference Schedule is HERE!!!
July is National Park and Recreation Month
America continues to feel the strain of a serious health crisis affecting adults and young alike. One in which we are plagued by poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy habits. But there is a solution with little to no cost and is available in nearly every town, city and community – local parks and recreation. …
Infant at Work Program at the Washington State Department of Health
By Michelle Jorgensen Michelle Jorgensen and Connie Dunn with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) presented on the Infant at Work (IAW) Program at DOH at ICSEW’s May 17th general membership meeting. DOH implemented the Infant at Work Program on July 1, 2015. DOH was the first State agency to allow employees to bring…