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.
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team talks with john miller, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging member of the EIB Collective at Public Health - Seattle and King County. They discuss Black, Indigenous, People... Continue Reading →
Food choices can support your immune health and help prevent type 2 diabetes. King County offers Omada—a personalized program that provides you with resources and support you need to maintain a well-balanced diet. Join Omada to discuss how the food we choose each day can help support both our immune health and overall health. You'll... Continue Reading →
July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in relation to mental health. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a journalist, teacher, author, and mental health advocate, this month is dedicated to... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment—free from distraction or judgment. It’s a proven method to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Balanced You is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with mindfulness providers CuriosityBased and SolJoy. This collaboration highlights Balanced You’s... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment—free from distraction or judgment. It’s a proven method to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Balanced You is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with mindfulness providers CuriosityBased and SolJoy. This collaboration is part of... Continue Reading →
Balanced You Wellness Heroes highlights employees doing things to better their lives, the lives of their colleagues, and our community. Meet Wellness Hero Velda Alexander, King County Metro Transit Operator. In this video she talks about her lived experience of a Metro bus driver, what keeps her grounded at work, what she does for self-care,... Continue Reading →
It’s summertime in the Pacific Northwest and it is a busy time to travel. It is important that you understand your benefits and know where to access care when you’re away from home. Here are some tips to help you plan before your next trip. In the case of an emergency, everyone, regardless of your... Continue Reading →
Balanced You is excited to announce that, effective July 1, 2024, Making Life Easier (MLE) is now administered by our new vendor, CuraLinc. Through CuraLinc, King County employees and anyone living at the employee’s home address now has access to an expanded library of Making Life Easier resources to support emotional and overall well-being. All... Continue Reading →
These 30-minute move breaks are free and virtual so you can tap in from anywhere and benefit from the instruction of a certified trainer. Join us for all the classes in the Get Movin’ with Balanced You series focusing on yoga, stretching, cardio, the core, mat-based Pilates, and strength training. Classes are for all levels,... Continue Reading →
Effective July 1, 2024, Making Life Easier (MLE) will be administered by CuraLinc Healthcare. The transition will be seamless and introduce exciting new features that offer more personalized resources and choices. You’ll have access to confidential, no-cost, emotional wellbeing and work-life resources to keep you at your best. In-the-moment support. Reach a licensed clinician by... Continue Reading →
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