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April Newsletter
Phoenix Union High
School District 4502 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012
www.phoenixunion.org T: 602-764-1100
Mobile On-site Mammography
Breast Cancer Screening
and the
Phoenix Unified School District
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Upcoming Dates
April is National Alcohol
Abuse and Stress Awareness
Month
April 7-National Health Day
April 23-Onsite Mammography
7am-11am o Central High
School
1pm-5pm o Camelback High
School
April 24-Onsite Mammography
7am-11am o Maryvale High
School
1pm-5p o Cesar Chavez High
School
IN THIS ISSUE Onsite Mammography 2
Sweet Potato Salad 3
Wellness Incentive 4
Details
FREE Community Event 5
Wellness Website and 6
Wellness Ambassador
Information
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15 Minutes Could Save Your Life!
Mobile On-site Mammography is focused on providing the highest quality of Mammography service with our professional
experienced staff, using the latest Digital Mammography Technology for your safety and comfort.
Dates, Times, Locations: April 23, 2018; Central High School, 4525 N Central Ave, 7:00am-11:00am April 23, 2018; Camelback High School, 4612 N 28th St, 1:00pm-5:00pm April 24, 2018; Maryvale High School, 3415 N 59th Ave, 7:00am-11:00am April 24, 2018; Cesar Chavez HS, 3921 W Baseline, Laveen, 1:00pm-5:00pm
How to make an appointment: Please contact M.O.M. at: 480-967-3767 to schedule your convenient appointment.
Please have your insurance card available.
Day of appointment: Please bring the following with you to your appointment: Your insurance card, your
Physician’s name and address, and the location of where you had your prior
mammogram films.
Cost: Insurance Coverage with: United HealthCare, BlueCross BlueShield, CIGNA, AETNA,
Health Net and other select carriers Non-Insured patients pay $167.00, includes the
Radiologist reading. We are pleased to offer Full Field Digital Mammography and
CAD Computerized reading.
We will verify your insurance benefits and inform you if there are any charges that you will be responsible for.
Patients under the age of 30 must provide a Doctor’s referral. Baseline mammograms recommended at age 35-39, (unless family
history or symptomatic) and most insurance plans cover women every year over 40 years old.
We are able to accommodate breast implant patients.
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Sweet Potato Salad
Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 100
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Sugars: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 95mg
Potassium: 250mg
Source: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/2015-06-sweet-potato-salad.html
Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes (about 13-ounces each)
3 stalks celery, diced
2 green onions, sliced
4 slices turkey bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Peel sweet potatoes and cube. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil until tender about 5-7 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water; let cool.
2. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon and chop. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and garlic powder. 4. Place sweet potatoes in serving bowl and add celery, green onions and turkey bacon. Pour
dressing over salad and toss until potatoes are coated. Serve cold.
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The Phoenix Union High School District
Wellness Program Incentive Details
The PUHSD Incentive Program has 3 tiers:
Thank you for your participation in the Wellness Incentive Program. If you are just starting or in the process of completing the rewarding activities, you still have some time. If you have not started but are interested, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Tier 3 of the Wellness Incentive program has started (March 19th) https://goo.gl/forms/88mkugWVKVUtNd1B2 o May 1, 2018 is the deadline to get the $5 gift card and an entry into the Wellness Giveaway happening
mid-May o If you can’t remember your goal, email [email protected]
Tier 2 is in progress: Please send your forms to [email protected] o April 27, 2018 is the deadline to get the $5 gift card and an entry into the Wellness Giveaway in May o FAQs
How do I show proof of my online tracker?
Take a snapshot and send it as an attachment with your forms. What proof do I need for my PCP wellness check, gym membership, weight loss program, etc.?
This is an honor based program. You only need to attach a tracker/log of your choice, a selfie, and a certificate to the EAP Webinar.
How do I submit my forms?
You can scan the form, take a snapshot, or send an email with your activities to [email protected]
Why do I keep receiving these emails? How many times do I have to complete the Tiers?
You only need to submit one entry to each of the tiers. We want to remind participants to get their information in by the deadline.
Tier 1 you still have an opportunity to participate for an entry into the Wellness Giveaway in May. o https://goo.gl/forms/0OKD5q79p03ETdPE2
If you completed your pre-assessment before March 1, your $5 gift card was mailed to your home address (Teal Reward Letter)
If you completed the pre-assessment before March 1 and did not receive your $5 gift card, please contact [email protected]
o 4 employee numbers that came back invalid.
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Looking for a Community Event to participate in to
complete your Tier 2: Rewarding Activity?
DESCRIPTION
IGNITE NIGHTS at OdySea
Every Thursday beginning April 5 – April 26
OdySea In The Desert Plaza Stage @ 6:30pm - FREE to attend
SPRING INTO FITNESS AT THIS 4-WEEK WORKOUT SERIES!
Dance, tone, strengthen and burn 2 the beats all while you have a fun time with the Creators of EDM
BODY FITNESS® - A dance party workout with bootcamp inspired combinations. Plus, dress to impress to
different themed workouts nights & win giveaways each week! We launch on April 5th with a Dance Flash
Mob!
April 5th- Dance Flash Mob (watch for video)
April 12th - Dance Glow Party
April 19th - How crazy are your socks! -Crazy socks Night
April 26th - Unleash your Hero - Superhero Night
Certified instructors will teach a 60-minute workout on stage to bumpin’ DJ beats, while they motivate,
inspire and push your limits - modification will be instructed. Then make sure to stick around after the
workouts to ask questions and meet the instructors.
IGNITE NIGHTS at OdySea is a FREE community event that is family friendly — all ages and fitness
levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Spread the word and share the fun!
*The first 20 people to arrive at the venue will receive a special prize!
Sponsored by Nekter Juice BarFor Registration and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-
party-nights-odysea-in-the-desert-thursdays-in-april-tickets-44657502793?aff=es2
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This year, make your health a priority by actively taking part in the Phoenix Union High School District
Wellness Program activities.
For more information about the programs and benefits currently
offered/sponsored by our District, please explore the Employee Benefits page on
the district website. And don't forget to check out the new Phoenix Union
Wellness website for more exciting and educational information about the
PUHSD Wellness Program.
http://puhsdwellness.org/
Phoenix Union High School District
Wellness Ambassador Program
Do you have an interest in health and wellness?
Are you an advocate for a healthy lifestyle or working towards one?
Do you want to be part of our Phoenix Union High School District Wellness
Ambassador team to help create a healthy campus culture?
Wellness ambassadors serve as PUHSD’s key communicators of the wellness program to
direct employees to wellness programs, activities, and resources. Ambassadors play a
vital role in supporting the promotion of health and wellness among faculty and staff. As
an ambassador, you will act as a liaison between your school and the wellness
coordinator. The role is voluntary with minimal time commitment.
To sign up to be a wellness ambassador or for questions, please contact