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CommonHealth250 Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge Dates: May 1 – July 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration: Now through May 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th<\/sup> anniversary with a brand-new wellness adventure!  Walk, run, dance, roll, garden, bike, swim–it all counts! Agencies with the highest participation will be recognized, so encourage your co-workers to join the fun. This is our chance to build momentum, cheer each other on, and maybe even surprise ourselves with what we can accomplish. See more details<\/strong><\/a> and register now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Webinars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided Meditation for Relaxation Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, May 4 | 12:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relaxation techniques can help us manage stress and improve our overall health. Learn how to incorporate quick exercises throughout your day including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation.  While this session is hosted by Kaiser Permanente, it is available to ALL employees. Register now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than a Mouthful: Navigation the Emotional Side of Eating Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, May 6 | 1:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’ve spent the day on your feet or behind a desk, it’s natural to reach for food to hit the “reset” button. Discover practical strategies to navigate the “I earned this trap” with rewards that actually recharge you, manage stress, build a practical toolkit to decompress and celebrate wins, and find a “reset” button that leaves you feeling energized.  While this webinar series is hosted by WeightWatchers, it is available to ALL employees.  Register now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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