Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
What are biosimilar medications? A biosimilar medication is a type of biologic medication. A biologic medication is a medicine formed by living cells or organisms, like plant or animal cells. Many biologic medications have corresponding biosimilar medications (known as biosimilars) that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved as being as effective as the... Continue Reading →
February marks the time of heart-filled boxes of chocolates and heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cards. February is also American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people in the United States. A heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of... Continue Reading →
Upcoming free financial webinars My Secure Advantage (MSA) is a financial wellness program that provides King County employees with financial tools and coaching. Please join us for a free financial webinar hosted by MSA. Women & Money Women often face unique financial challenges. This event covers some of the basics of personal finance, focusing on strategies... Continue Reading →
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. The Certification course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a challenge rather than on a specific disorder.... Continue Reading →
Most employees who get their dental coverage through King County can get preventive services, such as teeth cleaning and X-rays, at no cost. That’s a great way to keep your smile in good health. But did you know that if you’re in the Delta Dental PPO Plan, your out-of-pocket costs for class II restorative services, such... Continue Reading →
As the holidays approach, you may be craving your auntie’s classic sweet potato pie or your grandpa's famous macaroni and cheese, and you can do so guilt free with Omada. Maintaining a commitment to eating and staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge. King County offers programs to help you enjoy the festivities... Continue Reading →
As COVID-19 continues to spread it is particularly important to stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination to protect you, your loved ones, and your community. King County is hosting two onsite clinics where employees can get vaccinated against both COVID-19 and the flu. Employees can register for one of the two clinics offering... Continue Reading →
Balanced You recognizes October as National Substance Use Prevention Month and wants to highlight the importance of prevention in protecting people’s health and support those in recovery, as well as the family, friends, and community supporting them. We also remember those who have lost their lives to substance use and recognize the devasting loss for... Continue Reading →
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom. Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that... Continue Reading →
After much anticipation, the Get Movin’ with Balanced You virtual movement breaks are back! Balanced You has partnered with Vivecorp to bring you virtual workouts with certified fitness trainers. Get moving with us every other Wednesday via Microsoft Teams. These 30-minute move breaks are free and virtual so you can tap in from anywhere and... Continue Reading →
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