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.

 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 ended on May 3, 2010. Final results are listed
 below.

 Week 16 Update:

• • Click here to see week 16 Finale Singles Stats!
• • Click here to see week 16 Finale Doubles Stats!
• Results:

• 24 Total contestants fully completed the contest.  Of this 24 - 6 were singles and 18 were doubles.

  10 Contestants  had a weight loss equal to or greater than 6%!  Congratulations! You will be receiving a $15 Walmart Gift Card.  (Please contact me after 5/10/10 to arrange pick-up of your prize)!

  6 out of 13 single teams completed the contest with weight loss of 87 pounds is 16 weeks!

  All 9 full double teams completed the contest weight loss of 160 pounds in 16 weeks! 

  WOW - 247 pounds total!

  I have attached singles & doubles races that shows the team placements as the FINALE!

  The 1st place SINGLE Biggest Loser team is Chubster with a percentage of weight loss of 13.67%!  $91

  2nd place is Maggalicious - 11.07%  $26

  3rd place is Lose More - 7.41 %  $13

  The 1st place DOUBLES Biggest Loser team is Going Going Gone! with a percentage of weight loss of 9.35%! $126

  2nd place is Runaway Caboose - 8.49% -  $36

  3rd place is Lean & Mean - 6.84%  $18

• Congratulations to everyone!
  Keep up the good work & Remember - think Safe & Healthy!
  

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  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.

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  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.

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   3000 MILE CHALLENGE!
  COARC's Wellness Committee challenges you to reach a team goal of 3000 miles walked/jogged between 6/1/10 & 9/30/10. Please call Theresa Wright with any questions 518-672-4451 x3419.

               Walking Challenge Info        Walking Challenge Tracking Sheet

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• 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.

  
  

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  COARC Wellness Philosophy

  Click here for a printable version»
  
  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.