Wellness October 2020 Newsletter

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Fight the Flu with  LIVE well !
Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever this year. A flu vaccine helps to protect you and your family from serious illness and can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and hospitalizations. A flu vaccine is covered as part of your preventive care benefits under the LAwell Civilian Benefits Program with no co-payment when you go to a provider or pharmacy in your plan. Visit  www.LIVEwell.la/ flu  for more information.

LIVE well. la Featured Activities - Preventive Care
 
There has never been a more important moment than now to get serious about routine preventive care. Preventive care includes annual check-ups, immunizations, and the flu vaccine, as well as certain tests and screenings which help detect or prevent major health problems. And when you complete a key preventive activity you can earn points in your  LIVE well. la  wellness account! Check out these big point totals for basic preventive care activities:
     
Squeeze 30 minutes into your daily routine with  LIVE well ’s live Zoom classes!

Lunch Time Classes
12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m.

Evening Classes
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


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Interactive Cooking Classes
Cook a healthy meal and bake with  LIVE well  on Wednesday evenings!
5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.


October 14, 2020
Chicken Fajitas*
*Vegetarian Option Available
October 28, 2020
Healthy Pumpkin  Zucchini  Bread**
**Gluten Free Option Available

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LIVEWELL2020
A shopping list will be provided before each class.
Wednesday Home Organization Demonstrations
Join  LIVE well  on Wednesday evenings to learn how to set up a successful work space and declutter your home!
    
Check out Employee Benefits Events Happening in October!
California Clean Air Day
October 7, 2020
Through actions big and small, we can commit to do our part to clear the air.

Take our Clean Air Day Quiz and the Clean Air Pledge to learn steps you can take to brighten our skies!
LAwell Benefits 
Open Enrollment
October 1-31, 2020


It’s time to elect your benefits effective January 1, 2021. 
Enroll online: 
www.keepingLAwell.com/2021 oe
Enroll by phone: 
833-4LA-WELL/(833-452-9355) 
Monday - Friday; 8 AM to 5 PM

 
National Retirement Security Month
October 2020

Play  LA’S THE PLACE, a fun way to learn more about the  City  Deferred Compensation Plan  (DCP) while testing your knowledge of iconic LA landmarks and enter into a weekly prize drawing!
Play Now!

Let’s LIVE well , LA!
Jenelle Hamilton - Management Assistant, Personnel Department



I completed the 2019/2020  LIVE well. la  Level 4 Inspiration challenge and am an aspiring 2020/2021 Titan! My job at the Personnel Department is to recruit potential applicants for an array of civilian careers. Part of that job is not only telling people about the wonderful job and promotion opportunities that the City has but also the benefits of being a City employee.  LIVE well  is one of those amazing benefits. Our City’s Wellness Coordinators, in addition to our partners at Limeade, have put together an amazing wellness program that offers something for everyone!
The program provides a healthy way to cope with the physical and mental strains that this pandemic has placed on us, not just as members of the community, but as City employees who are working hard to keep LA moving forward towards wellness. Register  online  today, get on out there, and earn points towards great prizes! Let’s  LIVE well , LA!

 
Pumpkin Spice Mousse – On the  LIVE well. la
Community Feed! 
Who’s ready for Pumpkin Spice season? Try this delicious, soft, and silky Pumpkin Spice Mousse to kick off the Fall season. This recipe is packed with wonderful spices. You can also customize the recipe easily by adding your favorite dessert toppings!
Head over to the  LIVE well. la  community feed for the full recipe. It’s super easy to make and perfect for the entire family. 

 
Recipe from Kaiser Permanente
5 Ways to Stay Safe






Keep yourself and others safe and healthy. Learn more at  corona-virus.la
Stand Up and Be Counted! 

Info for your  2020 Census  can be found at  census.lacity.org!
LIVE well
Employee Benefits Division Personnel Department
200 N. Spring St., Room 867
Los Angeles, CA 90012

LIVE well. la   (213) 978-1619
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