Taking effect in 2014, the health coverage experience will be changing. A new creation called The Marketplace can be used to find health insurance that meets your individual needs and wants. Open enrollment for health insurance coverage through the Marketplace begins in October 2013. You will be receiving this insert in your paychex mailing this coming pay day. Please contact Jasmine Kwatra with questions or concerns.
Wellness Challenge August Calendar Submittal
Hello Everyone!
This is a reminder to all Wellness Challenge participants to fax in your August Calendars to 503.450.0241 by Friday, September 6th. We hope you have been enjoying the focus of creating healthy lifestyle habits with the Cambridge Wellness Challenge. Remember! The challenge ends September 15th!
Here are some of the benefits of day to day health habits you can adopt:
Load up on vitamin C: we need at least 90 mg of vitamin C per day, and the best way to get this is by eating at least 5 servings of fresh fruit and veggies every day.
The secret of stretching: When you stretch, ease your body into position until you feel the stretch, then hold it for about 25 seconds. Breathe deeply to help your body move oxygen-rich blood to those sore muscles. Don’t bound or force yourself into an uncomfortable position.
Do your weights workout first: Experts say weight training should be done first, because it’s a higher intensity exercise compared to cardio. Your body is better able to handle weight training early in the workout because you’re fresh and have the energy you need to work it.
Any questions? Please contact a member of the Wellness Committee:
Jasmine Kwatra – jkwatra@cambridgeres.com
Kelsey Schneider – kschneider@cambridgeres.com
Misty Stuker – mstuker@cambridgeres.com
Wellness Challenge July Calendar Submittal
Hello Everyone!
This is a reminder to all Wellness Challenge participants to fax in your July Calendars to 503.450.0241 by end of day Tuesday, August 6th. We hope you have been enjoying the focus of creating healthy lifestyle habits with the Cambridge Wellness Challenge.
Here are some of the benefits of day to day health habits you can adopt:
Drinking 8 glasses of water: moisturizes skin, combats skin disorders(eczema, psoriasis, dry sin, wrinkles and spots), hydrates muscles which lessens fatigue, removes toxins from the body, relieves headache which are often caused by dehydration, increases metabolic rate, reduce risks of cancer.
Eating 5 fruits and vegetables: you’re getting the nutrients and vitamins that your body needs, can help prevent heart diseases and some cancers, controls blood pressure, and guards against cataract and macular generation(two common causes of vision loss).
Taking at least 10,000 steps per day: strengthens your bones, lowers blood pressure, and strengthens back muscles.
Stretching: improves flexibility, decreases the risk of injuries, increases blood flow to muscles.
Any questions? Please contact a member of the Wellness Committee:
Jasmine Kwatra – jkwatra@cambridgeres.com
Kelsey Schneider – kschneider@cambridgeres.com
Misty Stuker – mstuker@cambridgeres.com
Introducing the 2013 Cambridge Wellness Challenge!
Want to win an iPod Touch or maybe a Nike Fuel Band?…then in the next two months go out and make healthy choices daily, record on the calendar provided and submit at the end of each month to enter to win a raffle!
About the challenge–
Duration of Challenge – July 15th, 2013 through Sept 15th, 2013
Who can participate– All employees can participate.
What you have to do–
• Participate in the listed activities to gain points. Different activities are worth different points. (See attachment for details).
• Write your activity on the calendar provided.
• Submit your completed calendar at the end of each month via fax.
• Participants will be entered into a raffle based on their average points per month for the entire 2 months.
• Drawings will take place at the end of September and winners will be announced via the online eExchange.
Raffle Prizes
$75 Nike Gift Card – for an average of 0-15 points per month
Nike Fuel band – for an average of 16-29 points per month
iPod Touch – for an average of 30+ points per month
Challenge starts Monday….so get up and get healthy!!!!!!
For questions call the Wellness Committee at 503-450-0230 and/or email us at –
Jasmine Kwatra – jkwatra@cambridgeres.com
Kelsey Schneider- kschneider@cambridgeres.com
Misty Stuker- mstuker@cambridgeres.com
Smoking Cessation Awards First Bonuses!
Congratulations to our first 3 employees on their accomplishment of being smoke free for one month! They have each been awarded a $300 bonus, and are on track for another $300 bonus when they reach the 90 day mark.
Weight Watcher’s Update
Since introducing our collaboration with Weight Watcher’s at the January Symposium, we have had 8 employees enroll in this wellness initiative. Together they have lost a total of 39 lbs! There has been overwhelmingly positive feedback about the program. Continue reading “Weight Watcher’s Update”
Wellness Initiatives
Cambridge is proud to introduce two wellness initiatives this year. Any employee whose Employment Understanding(EU) is for 15 or more hours per week is eligible to participate.
Please reach out to your Wellness Committee to find out more about the following programs and how you can sign up for one or both.
 Smoking Cessation
- If you quit smoking and are nicotine free for 30 days you can earn a $300 wellness bonus on your paycheck. If you are nicotine free for 3 months (which includes your first 30 days) you can earn another $300 wellness bonus. After being nicotine free for 6 months you can be entered into a drawing of $1000 give away.
- Â If you choose to participate you will be subject to nicotine testing after 4 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks of being nicotine free to be eligible for the bonus and the $1000 drawing.
- This offer is available to employees once every 12 months.
- Please keep in mind that an Electronic cigarettes or nicotine patches/gums do not make you nicotine free.
- Please notify your Wellness Committee if you are already in the process of quitting smoking.
- Your first 30 days begins the first day that you are nicotine free (without smoking cessation aids that contain nicotine, or smoking).
- The deadline to have your name entered into the drawing is December 31, 2013. The drawing for $1000 will take place at the employee symposium, held in January.
 Weight Management
- Cambridge will pay half of your monthly membership subscriptions with Weight Watchers for 6 months.
- A minimum of 6 month membership required to get half off discount.
- Please call/email your Wellness Committee to find out about Weight Watchers meeting locations in your area and how to get half off discount when signing up. Please note that sign up can take up to 10 days to set up your account with Weight Watchers.
- PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP ON WEIGHT WATCHERS YOURSELF, PLEASE GO THROUGH YOUR WELLNESS COMMITTEE.
- Please keep in mind that Cambridge will not be tracking your weight or how much weight you lose. Information collected from employees will be solely on voluntary basis.