Wellness Survey Results

FOR ALL STAFF
More than 375 staff members completed the Wellness Survey in January. The information gathered from that survey will help the district design its benefit and wellness offerings to best meet the needs of the staff.  The responses to some of the key questions asked on the survey can be seen at this link. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Upcoming Wellness Events

FOR ALL STAFF

• Chair massage: Chair massage services will again be coming to WBSD schools! Online sign-up will be sent out via email closer to the dates of service at each individual school. Keep your eyes open about this fantastic service that helps to provide a little self-care. 
• ATI Physical Therapy: Two dates are scheduled for discussions regarding common orthopedic injuries, including upper extremities (shoulder, neck) and back pain. Each discussion, scheduled at the ESC on February 5 and March 4, will include a short 45-minute discussion and stretching/exercise demonstration followed by FREE injury screenings. Please watch for sign up, as these will fill quickly. All are welcome to attend the discussion, but injury assessments are appointment only. 
• Circuit Express Fitness Class: Coming soon to Badger! Keep an eye out for more information.
• Express Workout: Jen, a trainer and owner at AIMS Fitness (West Bend) says, "I am packing up some of my favorite items from my studio toy box and am bringing them to fitness classes in the WBSD! This will be a full body workout that will work your upper body, lower body, and core. It is strength based with a side of cardio. It is a circuit style workout which includes 12 stations with various different forms of equipment. The workout will be done before you know it...express is 30 minutes and done!" You can sign up at this link.

Wellness Center Holiday Hours

FOR STAFF WHO WORK 20+ HOURS PER WEEK
The Wellness Center will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 in observance of the holidays.

The clinic will have reduced hours on December 26, but will be operating as normal for the rest of Christmas Break.

Virtual Clinic Provider Option Available

FOR STAFF WHO WORK 20+ HOURS PER WEEK
The Wellness Center is now piloting virtual medicine with a virtual provider system now up and running in the clinic. Check out this flyer to learn more about our virtual provider.

Use of the virtual provider is optional and will only be used if the clinic is understaffed on a particular day. If you are offered the opportunity to receive care from the virtual provider, you will have the option of declining and scheduling an appointment with a traditional in-person provider.

YMCA Weight Loss & Diabetes Prevention Opportunity

FOR ALL STAFF
The Kettle Moraine YMCA offers a year-long program called the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). It is a fantastic program for those who have goals of improved lifestyle changes, weight management, and preventing adult onset diabetes. This program is highly recommended by our providers at the Wellness Center and WBSD staff members who have participated in the past.

Because of grant funding, the class (which normally costs $125 per session) is now going to be offered for FREE through the Kettle Moraine YMCA (West Bend and Saukville locations). Sessions begin shortly after the New Year and the time to sign up for this is now. Not only is the class offered for FREE but it also comes with a FREE six-month family YMCA membership!  You can learn more about this program at this link.

The Mobile Mammogram is Back

FOR ALL STAFF
The Columbia St. Mary's Mobile Mammogram Service will be available to WBSD staff on the following dates:

• November 6, 2019 - ESC parking lot from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• November 12, 2019 - High schools parking lot near the athletics offices: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If you participated in this service last year you may be told at the time of scheduling through Columbia St. Mary's that the dates are scheduled for one day earlier than they were last year and that you must check to ensure the mammogram will be covered by your insurance. This has been verified with your insurance plan and there will NOT be an issue for coverage if scheduled.
If you would like to schedule a mobile mammogram, please call the Columbia St. Mary's scheduling line at 4140326-1800.
These appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each year, this is a very well attended event and appointment spaces are limited.

If you have any questions, please call the WBSD Wellness Center at 262-306-5200. Thank you.

Scheduling Wellness Center Appointments is Easier than Ever!

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT USE THE WELLNESS CENTER
The new Wellness Year has begun and there are far fewer HRA visits required of employees this year as part of the Health Insurance plan. This means there are more open appointment slots for staff to get in to see a provider for unexpected illnesses.

Also, did you know you can schedule clinic visits over the phone or online?  Sign up for the Healthstat Patient Portal to gain access to your Healthstat records, appointment scheduling and more!  Check out the information at this link to get onto the Patient Portal.

Wellness Center Activities

FOR ALL STAFF
The Wellness Center is bustling with activity!  Not only has it opened up to all staff working at least 20 hours per week, but they also have a number of exciting upcoming wellness education opportunities coming up, such as:

• Drumming Exercise Classes on 10/15 & 10/22
• Medication Classes on 10/16 & 10/23
• Acupuncture 101  on 10/17 - Click here to learn more and sign up
• Plus Flu Shot Clinics coming to your school soon!

Check out the Wellness Center Google Calendar at this link anytime to see what fun and healthy activities are coming up!

Wellness Clinic Officially Opens to More Staff!

FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK 20 HOURS OR MORE WEEKLY
Effective today, the wellness clinic will be available to any staff member who works at least 20 hours per week (excluding coaches, lifeguards, and limited-term employees).

Employees who fall into an eligible category and work 20 or more hours per week can utilize the clinic even if they are not on the district's health insurance plan. Please note the following:

• Only the employee will be able to utilize the clinic. The clinic will not be available to family members unless the family is on the district’s health insurance plan.
• Only employees on the district's health insurance plan will be able to receive medications directly from the clinic.
• Employees not on the district's health plan can still have prescriptions written, but will be sent to an area pharmacy of the employee's choice.  The employee’s personal medical insurance plan will be responsible for the cost of those prescriptions. 
• There will be no charge to employees utilizing the clinic.

To view more details about the clinic such as services offered, hours of operation, and phone numbers to schedule appointments, please visit the Wellness Center page on the staff intranet.

Wellness Updates

FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK MORE THAN 20 HOURS WEEKLY

• Thank you to staff that participated in the Wellness Center’s summer challenge: Walk Your Way To Weight Loss! Way to take the initiative to keep yourself moving over the summer months. The winners of this challenge have been notified. 
• To view upcoming events that the clinic has scheduled, please visit the Wellness Center page on the Staff Intranet. On the right-hand side of the page, there is now a calendar outlining the wellness events taking place throughout the district. You can also add that calendar to your own Google calendar options by following this link.
• FOR EMPLOYEES ON THE DISTRICT HEALTH PLAN: Need help understanding the HRA letter you received after the August blood screening? This video will help you interpret the letter and understand how many HRA visits you need to make to receive your full wellness dollars.

Flu Shots at Your School

FOR ALL STAFF

The Wellness Center staff will again be visiting each school with walk-in flu shot clinics. Please see the attached flyer for the date and time the clinics will be taking place at your site. Employees on the district’s health plan receive their flu shots for free. Employees not on the district health plan can receive a flu shot for $20. Please bring cash or a check made payable to the West Bend School District at the time of your flu shot. 

Wellness Center Staffing Update

FOR STAFF WHO USE THE WELLNESS CENTER CLINIC
Earlier this month the Wellness Center’s physician assistant, Bekki Scheel, delivered a baby boy! While Bekki is enjoying time with her new baby, we have secured a temporary fill-in provider to cover during her leave. Shelley Butler is now working in the WBSD Wellness Center every Monday-Thursday. Click here to read Shelley’s full bio. Renee Wenzlaff, who has worked as a fill-in provider with the district previously, will cover the clinic hours on Fridays from 7-10 a.m.

Expanded Wellness Center Access

FOR STAFF WHO WORK AT LEAST 20 HOURS PER WEEK
Starting later this fall, the Wellness Center (clinic) will be available to any staff member who works at least 20 hours per week (excluding coaches, lifeguards, and limited-term employees). This means that employees in this category can utilize the clinic even if they are not on the district's health insurance plan. However, only the employee will be able to utilize the clinic. The clinic will not be available for their family members to use.

Only employees on the district's health insurance plan will be able to receive medications directly from the clinic.  However, employees not on the district's plan will still be able to have prescriptions written for them and sent out to an area pharmacy of the employee's choice.  Those employees and their personal medical insurance plans will be responsible for the cost of those prescriptions.  We will notify staff when this expanded access to the clinic goes into effect later this fall.

There will also be no charge for these employees to use the clinic.