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Your health is important to you, your family and your friends. Your health and well-being are also important to the Lycoming County School Districts and Penn College. As your employer, we recognize the value of investing in a

comprehensive Wellness Program which promotes healthy lifestyles and builds a culture of wellness through educational opportunities, wellness activities, and support for self-improvement through healthy lifestyle choices. The goals of our wellness program are to decrease the risk of disease and to enhance the quality of life of our employees.

For this reason, insured employees can participate in the LCIC Wellness Points Bank. You can earn points by participating in a variety of health and wellness activities. When you earn enough points in your bank, you will be eligible for an incentive of $150.

The LCIC Wellness Points Bank program will start on September 1st, 2013 and run through August 1st, 2014. Each activity you participate in will earn you points. You must earn 450 points in order to receive your $150 incentive. Participation in this program is completely voluntary; however employees must follow the steps outlined in order to be eligible for the 2014 incentive. All activities must be completed by August 1st, 2014. Checks will be cut quarterly. If you meet all criteria then you may receive your check before the school year 2014-15. All forms you may need for specific criteria will be found on the LCIC health and wellness website by clicking here. Check out the following pages for more information on the program.

Wellness Points Bank Program

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Earning points 2

Earning $150 4

Diabetes

Academy

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Weight

Watchers

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Dining with

Diabetes

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Growing-

Stronger

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Health and Wellness Newsletter

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How to Earn Points for your Wellness Bank 1. Health Risk Assessment (HRA) You must complete an online HRA through Blue Health

solutions. HRA’s must be completed by Jan 15th, 2014. Point value-100

2. Biometric Health Screening Must be completed by January 31 You must participate in the

free health screening offered through the workplace which includes height, weight, Blood

Pressure, BMI, and a Cholestech finger stick which includes a full cholesterol panel and glucose

results. (All tests must be performed in order for you to get points.) Point value=100

3. Health Coaching-Calls must be completed by August 1, 2014. Coaching for a medical condition,

disease management or lifestyle changes. Must complete a minimum of 4 calls through Blue

Health Solutions. Calls must be 30 days apart. Point value=100

4. Proof of annual physical exam through a physician’s office (Insurance will pay for only one

physical yearly). Must fill out annual physician physical exam form and turn it into Carmen Terry,

Health and Wellness Coordinator or you can turn in the Blue Cross NEPA physical form to BCNEPA.

(If you received an annual physical in August of 2013, it will be accepted as long as form is turned

in.) Point Value = 100

5. Non-Tobacco User Pledge-If you are enrolled through Blue Health solutions, you may request

the tobacco affidavit form to be filled out and mailed back. Forms will be mailed to you in January

from BCNEPA. Forms must be turned in and received no later than May 1, 2014. You may also

send a copy to Carmen Terry. Point value=25

6. Weight Management program-Weight Watchers at Work or Community meeting, must show

proof of active member. Minimum attendance-14 meetings or if participating in the Blue Health

Solutions weight management you must complete 6 calls with a registered dietician which must

be 30 days apart. Other certified weight management programs must be able to show proof of

consistent attendance or participation. Verification must be turned into Carmen Terry, Health and

Wellness Coordinator by August 1, 2014 for point value to be awarded. Point value=100

7. Enrollment on the Spirit of Women Program through SHS. Point Value=25

for enrollment only. Participating in a monthly event or Signature Event= 10 point each

(Maximum number of 3 events for 30 points) Total points allowed in this category is 55.

8. Participating in a 5k Walk/Run through the YMCA or other programs. Point Value= 20

(Maximum number of points in this category is 80)

PCT 5K events listed here and others as added.

Sigma Nu Fraternity 5K Wounded Warrior (September 14, 2013)

Penn College Health Science 5K (TBD)

9. Annual Flu shot-Verification form must be turned into Carmen Terry, Health and Wellness

Coordinator by March 1, 2014. Point Value=20

10. Enrollment and completion of a Tobacco cessation program-Participation in the Blue Health

solutions program must have 6 verified calls which must be 30 days apart. Point Value=75

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11. Enrollment and completion of a Blue Health Solutions Wellness program Point Value = 10

(Maximum number of points for this category is 30)

12. Completion of a Diabetes Academy sponsored by LCIC Health and Wellness Program Point Value=50

13. No text while Driving Pledge- All Forms must be turned into Carmen Terry, the Health and Wellness

Coordinator. Must be turned in and received no later than May 1, 2014. Point Value= 25

14. Annual Dental Preventative Exam-If you are not enrolled in Delta Dental through the school insurance you

must fill out the dental verification form and turn it into Carmen Terry. Point value= 25

for each preventative cleaning (maximum of 50 points)

15. Annual Preventative Vision Exam-Verification form must be turned into Carmen Terry, Health and Wellness

Coordinator by August 1, 2014. (Only one visit allowed for points per incentive year) Point Value= 25

16. Educational session- Sponsored by LCIC Health and Wellness. Dates and times TBD during the year. Point

value is per session. Must be signed in to attend session. Point Value=10 .

17. f you meet 3 out of 4 benchmarks outlined below please provide us with a verification statement from your

physician or you may use your verification through your health screening, provided that you have signed the

waiver form. Verification cards will be available on the health and wellness website. Point Value =75

*Please keep track of all points in the online tracking system at shapeuptracker.org.

You must register in the system if you did not participate in the Employee Wellness

Challenge last spring. Please use your email address from school and your school

password when registering. Then you must enroll in the 2013-14 Wellness Points

Bank Program. All points values are already loaded in the system.

Benchmarks for Healthy Lifestyle

Benchmark (3 out of 4 must be met)

Body Mass Index 26.0 or less

Blood Pressure 130/85 or less

Cholesterol Level 200 or below

Blood Glucose Level 100 below

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How to Earn $150 from your Bank

Once all the criteria are met for your 450 points, step

2 is listed below. Please understand that you will

receive only one check for each year of the program,

so if you would like the full amount of $150, please

wait until you have receipts for the total amount.

You may turn in receipts at any time, but if it is less than the $150 you will

only receive a check for the amount you turn in. Please turn in your receipts

and receipt form to Carmen Terry, Health and Wellness Coordinator at PO Box

3609, Williamsport, PA 17701. Please mark confidential on the envelope.

*You may not use receipts for copays if you have used your 125 or Flexible

spending plan to pay for any of these items listed below.

Eligible expenses for health and wellness are:

1. Gym membership, personal training sessions, or fitness classes

2. Weight watchers or other certified weight loss program (may

not be used for in-store weight loss products)

3. Tobacco cessation medication

4. Copays*-health visits and prescription medication Physical

therapy

5. Massage therapy

6. Acupuncture

7. Exercise equipment (such as kettle bells, physioball,

dumbbells, cardio equipment, adult bike, running shoes)

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Diabetes Academy

LCIC Presents:

Jersey Shore YMCA

September 17th, 24th, Oct 1st, 8th

Time 7:00-8:00pm *This educational session counts toward your wellness points bank.

SESSION 1 DIABETES & YOU

What is Diabetes and why does it happens

Risk factors and signs of Diabetes

Importance of managing Diabetes

Benefits of staying active

Coping with Diabetes

SESSION 3 DIABETES MEDICINES

Basics of Diabetes pills & Non-Insulin

Injectable therapies

Insulin therapy options

Potential side effects of Diabetes medicine

Proper handling & storage of injectable

therapies

SESSION 2 MEAL PLANNING & CARB COUNTING

Principles of planning healthy meals

Basic carb counting guidelines

How to read and understand a nutrition facts food

label

Tips for dining out

SESSION 4 BETTER OFFICE VISITS-

A Team Approach for Diabetes Management

Target Blood Glucose & A1C goals

Importance of Health Care Check-ups

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Wednesday, September 18th

4:15-4:45pm, 3:30 weigh in and registration begins

BLaST IU 17, 2400 Reach Rd, Williamsport, PA

Carmen Terry, 323-8561 x1067 or cterry@iu17.org

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Our 50Th Anniversary gift to YOU includes 2 FREE WEEKS!

19 week series for the price of

our 17 week series!

o 19 week series (17+2weeks FREE) at $186 per person

o Minimum of 20 registrants per meeting

o Includes Free etools!

The group at BLaST is

having it’s 1 year

Anniversary in September,

Come check out your

successful coworkers that

have lost over 630lbs!

That’s right, 630 lbs!

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Dining with Diabetes Dining with Diabetes is a program

offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension. It will help you to understand some of the most important things you need to know about how to manage your diabetes.

Class Dates:

Welcome and Introductory Class

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Time: 4-5:30 pm

Location:

Lycoming Career and Technology Center

293 Cemetery Street

Hughesville, PA 17737

Classes are offered weekly for five

weeks, with a three-month follow-up

class. Each class offers food

demonstrations and tastings, physical

activity, ideas to take home, and

discussions regarding important

information to help you manage your

diabetes. Lab tests will be offered to

measure A1c.

In addition to class handouts and test

results, participants also receive a

variety of resources, including a

complete collection of Dining with

Diabetes recipes. If you have been

told that you have Type 2 diabetes,

you will want to attend this class.

Dining with Diabetes is an approved

research project conducted by Penn

State University. Participation is

voluntary.

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Dining

Diabetes a program for adults with

diabetes & their families

Learning to manage your diabetes one step at a time.

Dining with Diabetes Registration

Registration begins September 13, 2013

Program Fee:

$40/Individual

$55/Family

Scholarships are available.

Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries

Receive free registration

Register online with any major credit card (MasterCard, Visa,

Discover, or American Express) at:

http://extension.psu.edu/health/diabetes

Or call: 570-433-3040

The deadline to register is

October 14 , 2013

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Growing Stronger

A Strength Training Program for Women and Men

Make a commitment to grow stronger and trimmer and feel better about

yourself! Growing Stronger is a safe, simple, and highly effective strength

training program.

Who should attend?

Women and Men who have been active or relatively sedentary for the past

few years and are interested in improving their health, vitality and

well-being.

Strength training offers physical,

mental, and emotional benefits:

increased muscle mass and strength

improved bone density

reduced risk for osteoporosis and related

fractures

reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease,

arthritis, depression, and obesity

improved self-confidence, sleep, and

vitality

improved balance

For more information about the Growing Stronger program contact:

Laurie Welch Growing Stronger Coordinator

at 570-433-3040 or law27@psu.edu

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What to expect at the classes:

a five-minute warm-up

eight to twelve strength-

training exercises to promote

proper body awareness,

positioning, flexibility, and

posture

easy-to-use nutrition

information

a five-minute cool-down

Growing Stronger

Location: Schick Elementary School

2800 Four Mile Drive

Montoursville, Pa 17754

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

Classes are held every

Tuesday and Thursday

September 17th-December 3rd

Cost: $65 for the 12 week series

To Register:

Go to: http://extension.psu.edu/health/

strongwomen/events

Registration Opens August 20, 2013

Or Call 570-433-3040

Registration Deadline: September 10th, 2013