Welcome to DCHR's Employee Wellness Webinar Series
At DCHR, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance. We're excited to offer you a diverse range of wellness courses to help you take care of yourself and your loved ones. Our wellness program includes everything from invigorating fitness classes to calming meditation sessions, from informative health seminars to simple cooking demonstrations, and so much more.
Never Skip a Beat DC! Discover the perfect wellness webinars and resources designed to empower you to create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to support your journey to a healthier, happier you.
All wellness webinars and resources are available exclusively to you, as a DC Government employee, and your family.
MARCH HEALTH OBSERVANCES
March Your Way to Wellness with Mindful Eating and Health Screenings
March is Nutrition and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it's time to focus on making every bite count. Join us to learn more about our food choices and the importance of getting screened. The District Employee Wellness Program offers a range of valuable resources to support you on this journey.
Join us for the "Mindful Eating Guided Meditation" and "Understanding Digestive Health" webinars to enhance your knowledge and well-being. Additionally, we have interactive sessions like "Know Your Numbers" and "Biometric Screening: Scheduling Tips and Earning Rewards" webinars to empower you with practical insights. Take advantage of these opportunities and make informed decisions for the health and happiness of you and your family
Join us and make wellness a top priority—register for the webinars below!
Stay tuned for more details from your agency's Wellness Leaders and Employee Wellness emails.
March Wellness Webinars
Please Note: Registration is required to attend most of the webinars and receive a calendar reminder.
Mindful Mondays
Kickstart your week with our Mindful Mondays meditation classes to help you foster presence, sharpen focus, and lessen emotional reactivity. These sessions are designed to fortify your resilience against stress, heighten self-awareness, nurture healthier relationships, and ultimately elevate your quality of life.
30-Minute Meditation Series: Good Nutrition for the Soul
Live Sessions Every Monday and Wednesday
11:30 am - 12:00 pm EST
Start your week with our Monday meditation classes to help you sharpen your focus, and get ready for the days ahead. Meditations are inspired to give your mind a little rest to rejuvenate and recharge.
Each 30-minute meditation helps relax the entire body, including the brain, the nervous system, and the heart’s blood pressure. Gentle slow breaths also nurture the immune system and lower rates of anxiety and depression.
March Meditation Focus – Eye and Vision Health
- Mar 3 – 5 Meditation: Feed the Body – Alchemically Nutritious!
- Mar 10 – 12 Meditation: Feed the Mind – Optimistic Thought!
- Mar 17 – 19 Meditation: Feed the Heart – Favorable Emotions!
- Mar 24 – 26 Meditation: Feed the Soul – Spiritual Disciplines!
- Mar 31 Meditation: Feed the Whole of YOU!
Download Teams | Join on the web
Monday Live Sessions:
Meeting ID: 246 441 756 181
Passcode: Xo7Da2cv
Wednesday Live Sessions:
Meeting ID: 248 115 637 140
Passcode: PX948Wt7
Build a Routine! Occurs every Monday and Wednesday
Mindful Eating Guided Meditation
Available On-Demand
Watch the recorded webinar anytime, anywhere, at your convenience!
Mindful eating is a powerful way to improve the quality of the food you eat and the way your body digests food. Learn to slow down and tune into your body to increase awareness of your hunger, notice how food makes you feel, and engage your senses as you eat.
Thoughtful Tuesdays and Thursdays Series
The Thoughtful Tuesdays and Thursdays Series offers a dedicated space each week to delve into various aspects of mental well-being. The series strives to explore diverse mental health topics, raise awareness, and offer coping strategies, self-care insights, and community support.
Understanding Digestive Health
Live Session: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Digestion is a function your body must perform to live and thrive. However, there are many things that may lead to GI discomfort. This presentation will cover the importance of “gut” health and the anatomy of the digestive system. It will also help participants understand how preventive care may help improve digestive health.
Everyday Nutrition
Live Session: Thursday, March 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Consuming the right type of food daily is essential for a healthier life; food is fuel. This presentation will define nutrients and how our body uses them, discuss why water is so important for proper functionality, and review the power of fruits and veggies.
Know Your Numbers
Live Session: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Did you recently complete, or are you getting ready for, a biometric screening? Are you wondering what your numbers mean and how they are affecting your health? This seminar will help you understand what each number means and how you have the power to maintain and improve them for health.
Well-being Wednesdays Series
Explore wellness every Wednesday. Join us for our Well-being Wednesdays Series, featuring informative sessions, expert-led discussions, and activities aligned with our monthly themes. Elevate your well-being every Wednesday and take a step toward a healthier, happier you.
Boost Your Health and Rewards with Biometric Screening: Scheduling Tips & Earning Rewards
Live Session: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Are you ready to take charge of your health and earn gift cards to use at some of your favorite places? Join our live sessions with healthcare representatives from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser Permanente, and United Healthcare to interact and gain insights on how to book your appointment for our onsite biometric screenings. Not only will you get tips on securing your spot and learn the importance of knowing your biometric numbers, but you’ll also discover all the details you need about the wellness rewards program available to you. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health and earn exciting rewards!
Spanish Class with Profesora Harrison and Nina Jones
Occurs Every Wednesday
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST
*March 5, 2025 Session is Cancelled
Enhance your language skills with elementary and intermediate level Spanish. Learn Spanish oral and written communication skills.
Build a Routine! Occurs every Wednesday
Financial Literacy Friday
Finish the month strong with Financial Literacy Fridays. Join our monthly Financially Fit DC at Work webinars for practical insights and expert strategies to shape a brighter financial future.
Financially Fit DC at Work Presents Protect Your Wealth
Live Session: Friday, March 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
The unexpected happens every day. Join us to understand how different insurance products can help you protect your wealth.
OBJECTIVES:
- Gain Expert Insights and Stay Updated on Life and Casualty Insurance – DC Government employees will learn from subject matter experts about the life and casualty insurance products that can help protect their assets from loss.
- Interactive Q&A and Personalized Guidance – Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live session, connect with subject matter experts, and receive personalized guidance, and walk away with actionable advice on how to protect their assets.
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We hope to see you next month!
National Nutrition
Harness the Healing Power of Food to Support Chronic Conditions in the Workforce
Healthy Snacking with "MyPlate"
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Eating
Food for your mood: How what you eat affects your mental health
What Do Health Experts Say About BMI?
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
How A Husband And Wife Both Beat Colon Cancer (Video)
Boost Gut Health for the Whole Family
Understanding Digestive System
Colon Cancer: Screening Tests and What the Results Mean
Take Care of You: Know Your Options for Colon Cancer Screening
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