Please join us for our annual Arc Employee Wellness Fair on Friday, June 23. Visit with local vendors, find out information about your health, check out the demonstrations, and enter prize drawings for gift cards, a gym membership, nutrition and fitness equipment,...
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – Hawaiian Islands Challenge starts on April 29. Aloha! Step it up across Hawaii’s five most populated islands as you take in the abundant sunshine of the tropical paradise. Explore this favorite vacation...
Kale is the Star Salad This recipe is a star—and it looks like one, too! Made with steamed and raw kale, this whimsical and healthful dish gives you a whole plate of fruits and veggies for just over 150 calories and 5g of fat. 1 bunch lacinato kale (aka dinosaur...
Are you worried about managing prescription drug costs? Here are some resources that may be able to help. Many of these tips can help lower your costs, whether you have health insurance through The Arc WC or another source – or even have no insurance at all....
Choosing healthful options for Valentine’s Day can still be delicious and enjoyable. Here are some ideas for health-conscious Valentine’s Day foods: Dark Chocolate: Choose dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or more). Dark chocolate contains...
As we head deeper into cold, flu, and COVID season, people may be tempted to turn to anything that will prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of their condition. Sales for all sorts of supplements are up, including elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup, made from the dark...
At first glance, cacao and cocoa almost seem like the same word, but technically they describe two different products. All chocolate comes from the cacao plant, an evergreen tree that grows to 15 to 25’ feet tall and which is found in countries near the equator (such...
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – Explore Dream Getaways Challenge starts on January 29. Dream getaways aren’t always easy to come by—until now. See 25 of the world’s most beautiful sights, right from where you are. Traverse 1,665 steps to...
This message is for employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 6 through 10, 2023. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment...
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Eco-Friendly Cities Around the World challenge starts November 6. Caring for our planet used to mean things like recycling and carpooling. Now, countries all over the world are coming up with some seriously cool sustainable...
Truth be told, I mispronounced quinoa for years as que-noah. This powerhouse of a grain is considered a ‘pseudocereal’ related to spinach and amaranth and deserves more respect. Its correct pronunciation is keen-wah and it’s worth getting to know its health benefits....
