Health Information

Know Your Numbers! Everyone knows their phone number and pin number but do you know your cholesterol or glucose numbers?  Please consider attending the Health Risk Assessments.  Employees attending the event will receive great WM incentive items!  Health Risk Assessments For MCCCD Benefit eligible employees.  Spouse/Partner who is under MCCCD Benefits may also attend and  (more…)

Eat Healthy,  Stay Healthy   Eat Often- To help keep our metabolism going, we should be eating every 3-4 hours.  You shouldn’t be eating more food, just taking the amount of food you normally eat and spreading it throughout the day.  If you are not hungry that soon after eating, try eating less for meals  (more…)

Click the link below to view an article from the Tobacco Free Arizona movement.  Inludes a quit smoking quiz, fast facts on health improvements once you quit, tip sheet, and a breathing technique with home remidies. Tobacco Free Arizona Keep an eye out for MCCCD’s tobacco cessation opportunites starting in the Spring 2012.  Visit www.breatheeasy.maricopa.edu  (more…)

Make the Change Think about the things you should eat, not the things you shouldn’t – Rather than depriving yourself of foods you love (sugar or chocolate), focus on the foods you know you should eat like fruits and vegetables.  If you fill up on low-fat proteins and fiber, you won’t have much room for  (more…)

Happy Healthy Holidays! Only eat if you are really hungry. Avoid hanging around the food table at holiday parties.  It’s easy to get caught up in the socializing without thinking about what you are putting in your mouth.  Standing near the food table may trigger extra grazing on those yummy goodies.  Instead, take a small plate and  (more…)

CallMD is a non-emergency medical service with a nationwide network of licensed and board certified physicians who can diagnose, treat and provide prescriptions for non- narcotic/non-DEA controlled substances. All calls are coordinated through CallMD’s 24/7 medical call center staffed with registered nurses. Convenience, Savings, Information, Service & Safety For more information visit the overview page from the HR  (more…)

The sun is beating down and the summer is only halfway over!  Protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Learn the difference between UVA and UVB rays, tips for protection, and other vital safety information.

It’s the same old story. Diet, lose weight, stop diet, gain weight. There are many versions of this story, but known all too well among Americans. The key to seeing real change in your physical appearance? Click here to find out!

September: Healthy Aging Month. Part 1: Physical Fitness Look at these 10 easy tips to participating in physical activity that will help you age better than ever.

September 24th- National Family Health and Fitness Day. Are the kids driving you CraZy? Read about some ideas for more family physical activity