Healthy Connections January 2023 n National Glaucoma Awareness Month n Cervical Health Awareness Month January is a time to start fresh; a new beginning for all of us in the new year! Begin the year on the right note by joining the Excela Health NU-U program, scheduling your 2023 biometric screening, and get your annual physical scheduled with your PCP. Visit the Employee Wellness/Well-Being page on the intranet for more programs and resources on living a healthy life.
Did You Know? n There's no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision. Anyone can get glaucoma, but those at higher risk include: Everyone over age 60, especially Hispanics/Latinos. African Americans over age 40. n Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly sexually-transmitted infection in the US and is the cause of almost all cervical cancers in women.
Wellness Badges Reminders n Schedule your 2023 Biometric Screening through SignUp Genius: bit.ly/3WW9TiY Annual Vision Screening 15 points
Pap Test 15 points
Annual Physical 25 points
A pap smear is an important test that allows us to detect precancerous cells of the cervix. Getting your pap smear when you are due for it can help prevent cervical cancer.
n The NU-U program is not just a weight loss program but a program that focuses on the whole self. n The Ideal Protein Protocol is a structured dietary intervention and behavioral change protocol that features partial meal replacement.
Randi Turkewitz, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology
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