COARC's Wellness Committee welcomes you to our wellness information page! Please read below to follow current wellness initiatives.
Thank you for your commitment to wellness.
The Biggest Loser Contest
To promote teamwork, fun and enthusiasm surrounding wellness, the Wellness committee kicked off it's 2nd Biggest Loser Contest!
This contest challenged and encouraged contestants to shed pounds in a safe and healthy manner through diet & exercise.
COARC's Biggest Loser (16 week) Contest began on January 11, 2010 and will end on May 3, 2010. Results are listed below.
Week 6 Update:
Results:
- • As of 2/22/10, the 1st place SINGLE Biggest Loser team is Chubster with a percentage of weight loss of 7.42%!
- • 2nd place is Lose More - 6.02%
- • 3rd place is Maggalicious - 4.23 %
- • As of 2/22/10 the 1st place DOUBLES Biggest Loser team is Going Going Gone! with a percentage of weight loss of 5.69%!
- • 2nd place is Dynamic Dyad - 4.32%
- • 3rd place is Lean & Mean - 3.80%
Prize Winner: Gail Shafer from Miracle of Health Physical Therapy has generously donated a half hour massage to participants
in the Biggest Loser Contest. The winner of this prize (drawn from at random from the list of those contestants that weighed
in on 2/22/10 ) is Teresa Hughes. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss the terms of this prize as this prize
expires on 7/1/10.
Congratulations to everyone!
Keep up the good work & Remember - think Safe & Healthy!
Weight Watchers at Work
PLEASE CONTACT THERESA WRIGHT IF INTERESTED OR HAVE QUESTIONS AT 518-672-4451 EXT 3419
Meeting is typically 15 min. for confidential weigh-in & 30 min. for meeting topic. The Program runs for 12 weeks. The cost for the entire program is $144 and is paid up front at the registration session (check or credit card).
This equals $12 per session. The cost of this program is reimbursable by HRA/FSA with a specific Dr.'s note.
Smoking Cessation
Cold Laser Therapy with Susan Redhead
Susan Redhead is a certified technician since 1998 and operates under Laser Concept. Ms.
Redhead uses a low level laser (also known as a therapeutic or cold laser). It works along the
same principle as acupuncture but no needles and no pain. The points that are worked on are
located on the ears, nose, hands, wrist, and forearm. The treatment is relaxing and
pleasant. The cost is $225 and is fully reimbursable with the HRA account.
For more information call Bleu Andersen at 518-672-4451, X3327.
2009 Programs
500 MILE CHALLENGE!
Columbia County Special Olympics & COARC's Wellness Committee challenged you to reach a team goal of 500 miles walked/jogged
between 6/1/09 & 9/8/09. THE OUTCOME: HOORAY! We far surpassed our goal! 19 Walkers/Joggers did a combined total of 1,663 miles. Thank you for your participation. Please call Andrew Simmons with any questions. 518-672-4451 x3406
Walking with our Neighbors for our Neighbors!
Thank you to all those that participated! Approximately $7,000 was raised in the fight against cancer and most of this
money will benefit those in need in Columbia County.
SHARE YOUR STORY! INSPIRE OTHERS!
The Wellness Committee is looking to recognize those individuals who participate in healthy lifestyle activities
while sharing positive stories that motivate and inspire others. If you would like to share your wellness story please contact
any member of COARC's Wellness Committee for further information.
COARC Wellness Philosophy
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The vision of COARC's Wellness Committee is to optimize the quality of life for staff and the individuals we serve by
encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle. It is our hope that with increased focus on wellness and prevention,
agency morale and the overall wellbeing of all staff and the individuals we serve will benefit by
achieving meaningful results that increase
quality of life, longevity and happiness.
Our mission is to enhance our organizational health by fostering interest, being a resource,
encouraging all to initiate or expand healthier lifestyles, implementing diverse wellness initiatives, recognizing
those who participate in healthy lifestyle activities, decreasing absenteeism due to illness and stress and
developing a positive culture that is focused on celebrating and improving the quality of life for all.
