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South American Adventure Challenge Starts November 4!
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – South American Adventure Challenge starts November 4. Ready to travel across South America? We start with a hike among the ruins of Machu Picchu. We end with a bike ride through the streets of Bogota. In...
Open Enrollment – Nov 4-8, 2024
Your insurance benefits do not automatically renew for 2025! Open Enrollment is your opportunity to re-enroll or make changes in your insurance coverage for the plan year that starts January 1, 2025.
FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic – Oct 8th
Free Flu Shot Clinic on October 8 from 9am to 3:30pm for employees of The Arc of Washington County.
Are You Up to Date on Your Immunizations?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccination protects against severe illnesses and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, polio, hepatitis,...
The Health Benefits of Camping
Millions of Americans enjoy camping each year, especially as temperatures rise and days get longer in the summer. Moreover, interest among noncampers has been growing steadily for years. According to a 2024 report by camping platform Dyrt, more than 20 million...
Nutrition Strategies for Hot Weather
"It’s the perfect time of year for a steaming plate of spaghetti," said no one ever in August. Hot food in hot weather is not always desirable, especially if you have to babysit a pot on the stove. With the rising temps, along with the increased costs of food and...
Food Around the Globe Challenge starts August 12
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – Food Around the Globe Challenge starts August 12. You’re about to begin a global journey in search of the perfect (and healthy) dish. As you add up steps, try recipes that’ll give you the stamina to finish...
Aloha! The Arc WC is hosting an employee wellness fair on June 21
Please join us for our annual Arc Employee Wellness Fair on Friday, June 21. Visit with local vendors, find out information about your health, check out the demonstrations, and enter prize drawings for gift cards, fitness classes, swimming and golf passes, nutrition...
Hawaiian Islands Challenge starts on April 29
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
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...
11 Ways to Save on Prescription Medications
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. Those...
Romantic (and Healthy!) Meals for Valentine’s Day
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 antioxidants and...