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On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Medic was awarded the 2016 Platinum Fit Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA).

The Fit Friendly Worksite program was designed to be a catalyst for positive change in American business, The program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees by creating physical activity programs within the workplace. The program is also meant to encourage other worksites to participate and demonstrate similar physical activity practices for their employees.

MEDIC’S WELLNESS TEAM Medic couldn’t have done it without the hard work and dedication of your coworkers. Please congratulate the Medic Wellness Team: Amy Broughton, Anissa Clayton, Claudia Tetenbaum, Don Shue, Elisabeth Mitchell, Eric Bitler, Jason Jeffares, Jonathan Wise, Larry Billotto, Lester Oliva, Nayyar Toqeer, Rebecca Zamagni-Mander, Sharon Taulbert and Shelly Forward.

PARK AND RECREATIONS As a friendly reminder, all Medic employees have free access to the fitness centers owned by Mecklenburg County. Employees simply have to show their ID to gain access.

For more information on this and other Medic benefits, please contact any member of HR.

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As previously noted, the latest Performance Pay Tracking Period began on November 1st. We are striving to meet the Patient Satisfaction goal of a ≥ 65% rating (experience as “Excellent”).

In order to create a comfortable margin of performance, while continuing to improve the patient experience, we would like to share some feedback from recent patient focus groups.

The two areas that patients value the most are: 1. Communication from the treating crew: “Explain treatment options and procedures” “Provide reassurance and compassionate communication with the patient” 2. Setting clear expectations: “Set transport length expectation” “Set a triage level expectation before arriving at the hospital”

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VitaMin Vital health information in a minute

Uncover your inner athlete

You don’t have to be a super athlete to get fit. There are many different ways to get a workout, and it doesn’t have to feel like work. Get inspired with these off-the-wall workouts: Grab a paddle and take a canoe for a spin. Or, hit the ping

pong tables. Both are Olympic sports, so get on board with some healthy competition. The goal is to get your body in motion and have fun while doing it.

Play video games that are programmed for fitness. You

Sign up for a family fun run, walk or bike ride. Making a commitment to participate might be just the motivation you need to get in gear.

Find the spark in you

can get a real workout in a virtual environment: go skiing down a mountain, practice yoga, play golf, compete in hulahooping and more.

Even if you’re not running 4 miles a day or training for a triathlon, you can get more exercise in small bursts throughout your day. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a day, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier you.

Hit a high note. Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument requires breath control and muscle action, and it burns calories too. Kick it up a notch with a lively marching band or gospel choir.

What can regular exercise do for you?1 • Control your weight • Combat heart disease and high blood pressure

Volunteer your time doing something active. Stock food

at a local food pantry or participate in a neighborhood cleanup event.

• Improve your mood • Boost your energy • Help you sleep better at night

Sources: 1. Mayo Clinic. “Exercise: benefits of regular physical activity.” http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389?pg=1&p=1 (accessed April 30, 2014) This is intended to be general health information and not medical advice or services. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services, including seeking advice prior to undertaking a new diet or exercise program.

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VitaMin Vital health information in a minute TODAY’S SPECIAL: Decoding the menu Decoding restaurant menus can be a challenge. Fancy terms like “beurre” or “velouté” may sound exotic, but they’re also code for drenched in butter and full of fat. So how can you call out these culprits and avoid the extra fat and calories? Look for clues on restaurant menus that can help you make smart choices that don’t weigh you down.

High-fat menu clues

Sensible meat selections

Anything that is fried, sautéed, crispy, creamy or breaded is likely higher in fat. Sometimes fancier terms are used to describe these options on menus, but don’t be fooled by the restaurant lingo.

Aioli = a type of mayonnaise Au gratin = baked with butter and cheese, topped with breadcrumbs Béarnaise = butter-based sauce with egg yolks and white wine Ghee = a type of clarified butter Hollandaise = butter-based sauce with egg yolks and lemon juice Refried = (usually beans) mashed and fried in melted lard or vegetable oil Smothered = covered in heavy sauce or cheese Tempura = batter- fried

When ordering meat, choose the leanest cuts and limit portion sizes.

Lower-fat menu clues When looking over the menu, scan for keywords that signal healthier choices like baked, braised, broiled, grilled, lean, poached, roasted, steamed or stewed. Sneak in vegetables wherever you can – a garden salad, brothbased soup or side of asparagus are all healthy choices.

You can also ask for steamed or grilled vegetables seasoned with herbs instead of a cream sauce.

A serving of meat is 3 to 4 ounces (about the size of a deck of cards).

Leanest beef cuts = round steaks and roasts, top loin, top sirloin, chuck shoulder and arm roasts Leanest pork choices = pork loin, tenderloin, center loin and ham Leanest chicken choices = boneless, skinless chicken breasts Leanest turkey choices = turkey breast cutlets Au jus = in its own juice. Meat served “au jus” or with a light dipping sauce may be a healthier alternative to meat served with thick gravy.

Still undecided? Ask to see the nutrition information, or ask your server if they can recommend a healthy option that may not be on the menu. If portion sizes are big, order an appetizer instead of an entrée, share your meal with a friend or box up half to take home.

This is intended to be general health information and not medical advice or services. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services, including seeking advice prior to undertaking a new diet or exercise program.

SEPTEMBER 2014 “Cigna” and the “Tree of Life” logo are registered service marks, and “Together, all the way.” is a service mark, of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided by or through such operating subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health Management, Inc., Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc., vielife Limited, and HMO or service company subsidiaries of Cigna Health Corporation and Cigna Dental Health, Inc. All models are used for illustrative purposes only.

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FEBRUARY COMPLIANCE

FEBRUARY INSERVICE

FEBRUARY INSERVICE, CON’T

Tue, Feb 2 Wed, Feb 3 Fri, Feb 5 Mon, Feb 8 Thu, Feb 11 Sat, Feb 13

Tue, Feb 2 Wed, Feb 3 Thu, Feb 4 Fri, Feb 5 Mon, Feb 8

Wed, Feb 10 1200 - 1600

1800 - 2200 Thu, Feb 11 1800 - 2200

1400 - 1800 0800 - 1200 1200 - 1600 0800 - 1200 1400 - 1800 1600 - 2000

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Daniel Baffaro, David Barbato, Joshua Baun, Thomas Brake, Lee Brown, Michael Bush, Renee Canup, Anthony Carriker, Patrick Crane, Katie Currin, Veronica Davis, Michael Dudkowski, John Fisher, Jeffrey Franz, Elijah Gamble, David Garber, Ralph Giuliano, Michael Grisanti, Kathy Houston, Christy Iyoob, Pamela Jackson, Shawn Kerley, Allison Kerley, Jonathan Konecny, Michael Macho, Tracy Martin, Brian Murphy, Thomas Neugebauer, Jamal Peay, Jeff Perkel, Michael Rider, Jose Rivera, Toby Robinson, Benjamin Shaw, Karen Sherard, Aaron Shreffler, Stacen Smith, Heather Smith, Sharon Taulbert, Trevor Taylor, Barry Thornton, Corinne Walser, Alfred Wilson and Jonathan Wise

1000 - 1400 1200 - 1600 1000 - 1400 0800 - 1200 1200 - 1600 1800 - 2200

PLEASE NOTE: If your Annual Performance Review was in January and you did not attend class, you must contact Amy Broughton to attend a February class.

INFORMATION UPDATES • Please register for your Corporate Compliance Training session through LMS. • The duration of the Medic Safety & Compliance Training sessions is up to 4 hours.

• Attendees will be paid for the total time spent in class.

• Each employee, with an Annual Performance Review within that same month, MUST attend one of the available Compliance Training Sessions.

• Compliance sessions are held next to the Medic Fitness Center.

For more information on Corporate Compliance Class or if you need directions, please contact Amy Broughton at amyb@medic911.com.

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It’s important to Medic to have healthy (and happy) employees, Cigna offers a wide array of programs for employees and dependents covered by Medic’s health insurance. The following resources are available: • • • • • • • •

Better Eating for a Healthier Life Increase Your Energy and Fitness Chronic Condition Support Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Leave Tobacco Behind for Good Fighting Depression Sleep Better, Feel Better, Live Better Control Your Stress

• Healthy Steps to Weight Loss • Winning Against Cancer • A Healthier YOU is Out There Some of the programs are self-paced online programs and others offer telephonic coaching where a wellness coach will check in with you throughout the program.

For more information on all the programs Cigna offers Medic employees, please visit mycigna.com.

For other benefit questions, please contact any member of the HR Team.