Wellness Champion Center

January Wellness Champion Call

We're setting our sights on getting as many LCMS workers as possible to Vitality's Gold level in 2020. Find out why Gold status is so important and how you can help your co-workers get to this level. 

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Say hello to your new Health & Wellness Educator

Welcome Megan Sherman to the CPS Education Team as the new Health & Wellness Educator. She will be leading the charge for you and your fellow Wellness Champions to continue building a culture of wellness in your ministry.

Meet Megan.

February Wellness Champion Call

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Test your heart-health knowledge.

Is what you know about heart health fact or fiction? Find out by testing your knowledge with this quick quiz.

Take the quiz!

March Wellness Champion Call

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3 ways to get your co-workers to make the change.

Two months have passed since your co-workers made resolutions to get healthier. Now it's March, and those resolutions are becoming a distant memory. Don't let your co-workers abandon the healthy habits they started in January. Check out how you can help co-workers rev up or restart their momentum for changing habits. 

Ways to help change.

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Get an eye exam for your health & for Vitality Points.

An eye exam not only detects vision problems, but it can also detect other general health problems early. Treat eye exams like you would your annual physical exam - schedule one today! You'll earn Vitality Points when you complete the exam.

Learn more.

Change your bedtime habits for a good night's sleep.

Nothing beats a good night's sleep except for many nights of good sleep. Build better sleep habits that will lead to many restful nights.

Tips for good sleep.

April Wellness Champion Call 

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CPS helps your ministry navigate the impact of COVID-19.

Concordia Plan Services wants to provide some clarity during this time of uncertainty around COVID-19 by offering resources to help answer your questions. We deeply care for the well-being of your ministry and workers. God bless you and your ministry during this challenging time.

Your resources.

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Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

During this time of uncertainty, there is one thing we know for certain – we have to keep ourselves physically and emotionally well for the ones who love us. Find ways to keep your healthy habits going or get them going again.

5 ways to wellness.

Your benefits can help you cope during this stressful time.

We care about how you’re doing. We want to offer up some tips and resources, as well as remind you of your benefits, that could ease your worry and stress.

Tips & resources.

May Wellness Champion Call 

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Your emotional support benefits are here for you.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, it's understandable that you and your family may be feeling added stress and anxiety. That's why you can get additional support through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – at no additional cost to you.

Learn more.

Not feeling well? Find out why.

Not feeling well, and don’t know exactly why? It could be seasonal allergies, a cold or maybe early signs of the coronavirus. Don’t guess or wait to see a doctor – use the resources and benefits available to you.

Check your symptoms.

June Wellness Champion Call 

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Free onsite biometric screening events offer convenience.

Peace of mind, steps to learn more and Vitality points – all benefits of offering onsite biometric screening events. CPS is dedicated to promoting prevention and raising awareness about health conditions – what better way than bringing the solutions right to your workers?

Schedule an on-site screening.

Show your appreciation

A common theme during Mental Health Awareness Month was show appreciation. It’s not hard to do, it doesn’t cost anything and it means so much to the people on the receiving end of your gratitude. We’ve made it easier by creating custom appreciation cards for you to share.

Appreciation cards.

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Move more to stress less.

We all know that physical activity can help improve our physical fitness and help fight disease, but we often forget that it can help our mental fitness as well. Check out these top four ways exercise can improve your mental health by lowering your stress.

Ease your stress.

Healing at home for free.

Your Concordia Health Plan offers 100% coverage for telehealth visits - so you don't have to worry about going into a doctor's office, an urgent care or an emergency room.

Check out what's included.

Earn Vitality points for a virtual event.

You can now be rewarded with 250 Vitality points for a virtual athletic event - walking, running or cycling.

Earn Vitality points.

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Time to refresh.

Whether you’re stay-cationing this year or simply taking a break from these strange times we’re all experiencing, it’s a good time to take a look at your Wellness plans for the second half of the year. Check out three great ways to stay fresh as a Wellness Champ this summer!

Refresh 3 ways.

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Hydration, hydration, hydration

No matter where you are, summer months usually mean warmer months. And whether that includes water-related relaxation for the outside of your body, it definitely means extra hydration for inside your body. It’s good for your health – body and soul!

Take the H₂0 challenge!

Exercise points from home

Fitness centers remained closed in some parts of the country, so Vitality is allowing at-home workouts to count as a standard gym workout from March through September. Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from being active – show it who’s boss by continuing your workouts from home!

Points from home workouts

August Wellness Champion Call 

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Vitality Gold = long-lasting, healthy habits

Achieving Vitality Gold is much more than a status. It’s a gateway to forming good habits that lead to long-lasting health benefits! It’s the reason you want your co-workers to “Go for Gold” before the Vitality year ends Oct. 31.

Why go for Gold?

The best health solutions are waiting at Grand Rounds

When your co-workers need to find the answers to a health concern or medical question let them know they have immediate access to Grand Rounds. Using Grand Rounds is easy to use and brings results.

Connect your co-workers

September Wellness Champion Call 

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Let’s talk biometrics and the Vitality Check

Learn all you need to know about biometrics and the Vitality Check so you can share the info with your co-workers. A Vitality Check will not only earn your co-workers points, but more importantly, it will give them insight into their overall health.

Biometrics FAQs

Three ways your co-workers can earn Gold

It’s not too late for your co-workers to finish 2020 with Gold! We’ve set up three activities that will not only help them get to Gold but let them “win” the Vitality Trifecta Challenge!

Challenge your co-workers

October Wellness Champion Call 

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Celebrate your 2020 wellness program successes

Before you start planning your ministry’s wellness program, take some time to recognize and celebrate the successes of your 2020 wellness efforts. This is a great way to wrap up 2020 and kick off your 2021 program with gusto!

Reflect & prepare

Flu season + Flu shot = Vitality points!

Unfortunately, flu season is here. A silver lining is that you can earn Vitality points by taking preventive steps and getting vaccinated now.

Get your shot & points

Keep’em steppin’ with a Ministry Steps Challenge

The Synod-wide Steps Challenge is underway so you may be seeing your fellow co-workers walking more frequently. Did you know you can keep that momentum going by offering your own Ministry Steps Challenge?

Start your own challenge