Wellness
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So let’s get started on our healthiest year ever!
The MyHealth booklet contains detailed information about the MyHealth Connections wellness program and how it can help make lasting, positive changes in your life.
Each month we’ll launch a new theme that explores one or more of the five core elements of well-being.
Before you review the booklet, check out what Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has to say about MyHealth Connections.
Here’s what you can look forward to during the coming months:
2026
January
View previous years wellness communications below.
November
October
- Open Enrollment
September
- When the Pain Runs Deep: The Body-Mind Connection
- Fall Into Motion: Your Muscles and Your Immune System
- Fall Travel and Musculoskeletal Health: What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders?
August
- Back-to-School Wellness for All: Learning Doesn’t Stop When the Bell Rings
- Back-to-School Tips fpr Kids with ADHD: Confident Start for Every Student
- Back-to-School Immune Systems: Start the School Year Strong
July
- Managing Diabetes Just Got Easier: Smart Technology = Enhanced Diabetes Management
- Take it Outside with Fitness and Nutrition: Move More, Stay Safe
- On the Go with Diabetes: Smart Travel Starts with a Plan
June
- Get Ready For Summer Camp
- Pet-Friendly Care and Summer Activities: Summer Fun for Pets Starts with Safety
- Stay Cool, Stay Covered, Stay Hydrated: Soaking Up the Sun, Safely
- Summer 2025, Healthy and Happy: Let's Get Moving, Together
- 2025 Health Fair Virtual Health Fair Flyer
- 2025 Health Fair: A Healthier Tomorrow Starts Today!
May
- Social Media vs. Reality: The Reality Behind the Screen
- Give Your Mind a Break - Press Pause: Time Off for Your Mental Health
- Am I Moody or is it More? When Feelings Become More Than Just a Bad Day
- GuidanceResources - Mental Health Awareness Month
April
- Mental Wellness & Cancer Prevention: The Mind-Body Connection
- Gardening For Wellness: Maintaining Your Health, One Garden at a Time
- Stay Ahead With Early Cancer Detection: Why Early Detection Saves Lives
- Navigating Market Volatility
March
- Building a Healthy Mindset
- Healthy Hearts and Furry Companions: The Pawsitive Impact Pets Have on Our Lives
- Spring Cleaning For a Healthier You: Clear Out, Breathe Easy, Feel Better
- Fresh Flavors, Fresh Start: Season's Eatings
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: New Member Special: Pay No Enrollment Fee When you Join the Fitness Program in March.
- March 20 - International Day of Happiness
February
- Healthy Relationships: Heart-to-Heart Connections
- Sleep Well, Stay Well: How Sleep Supports Heart Health
- From the Heart: Heart-Healthy Recipes & Tips
January
- The Value of Self-Investment: Making Your Health a Financial Priority
- Sweat with A+ Training - If movement is in your wellness plan, try putting convenient and cost-effective workouts into your routine, starting with online training. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered! Try the A+ Training workout video crafted specifically for Cook County Employees. This resource offers guided exercises that you can do at home with minimal equipment, saving you time and money. It's perfect for all fitness levels and can be accessed anytime to fit your schedule. A+ Training was the fitness partner at the 2024 Cook County Employee Health Fair.
- Financial Stress and Your Body
- New Year: A Fresh Approach to Saving and Spending
December
November
- EAP - A Happy (Stress-Free) Holiday Season
- Lung Health & Beyond: Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD)
- Don't Puff, Just Pass: The New Wave of Nicotine
October
September
- No Pain, No Strain: Accommodations That Work (At Work!)
- Arthritis 101: Different Types, One Term
- Breaking the Cycle: Common Culprits of Back Pain
- EAP - World Suicide Prevention Awareness
August
- Coping with Childhood Anxiety: Small People, Big Feelings
- Back-to-School Guide to ADHD: How to Know if Your Child Has ADHD
- School's Back in Session: Back to School A+ Checklist
- EAP - Preparing Your Child for the First Day of School
July
- EAP - Digital Detox
- Diabetes, Your Body, and Mental Health: Understanding The Bigger Picture
- Living a Delicious Life: Diabetic-Friendly Recipes
- What is Diabetes? Know the Basics
June
- Know Your Limits: High Gains and Low Limits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: New Veteran Specialty Program
- Fitness Time: Exercise Does the Total Body Good
- Buddy Up For Fitness: Partnership = Accountability
- EAP - Pros and Cons of Health and Fitness Devices
May
- 2024 Cook County Let's Get Digital Virtual Health Fairs Events
- 2024 Cook County Health Fairs - Save the Dates!
- Practicing Mindfulness: Embrace the Daily Delights of Meditation and Mindful Practices
- Social Media & Mental Health: Young Minds Under Pressure
- Stop the Stigma: Understanding Mental Health
- EAP - Mental Health Awareness Month
April
- Thriving After the Storm: Cancer Remission & Beyond
- Living With Cancer: Building a Community of Support
- Cancer in 2024: The Numbers That Change Lives
- EAP-Valuing Diversity
March
- Mommy Fuel: Before, During & After Pregnancy
- Emotional Eating: Kick It to the Curb
- Find Foods That F.I.T.S!
- EAP - International Day of Happiness
February
- Three Heart Health Screenings to Keep Your Ticker Tocking
- It's All in the Family
- Show Your Heart Some L.O.V.E.
- EAP - The Psychology Behind Saving Money
January