1. F&A WELLNESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Summer 2014 Issue 3
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F&A Wellness
Council
Newsletter
Issue #3: Summer 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Did you make a resolution this year to
exercise more? Eat less? Quit smoking?
Were you eager to begin your new lifestyle
change on January 1st but by Valentine’s Day
found you were back to your old habits?
If so, you’re not alone. But don’t let this
discourage you completely or give up
entirely! Today can be your change to have a
“do-over” and begin again. Or you can start
a new resolution to eat healthier, exercise
more or smoke less! Here are a few helpful
tips to help you turn that resolution into a
habit.
1. Make your goal a reasonable one. As the
old saying goes, you have to learn to crawl
before you can run. Make your goal today to
take in a few less calories or to find a way to
burn off a few more. Even a small amount
like shaving off 100 calories per day can make
a huge difference!
2. Focus on one goal at a time. If you want
to give up smoking, don’t also try to lose a
large amount of weight and begin a new
exercise regime. Pick goal and work toward
it. Break it down into small steps and create
trigger points in your daily routine to help
remind you of your goal.
3. Get support. Don’t be afraid to tell friends
and family that you’re making this change
and that you need their encouragement and
support. And don’t forget there are a
plethora of resources available (many of
them free!) at:
http://partnersforhealthtn.gov/
4. Write down your goals. Putting a goal
down in black and white on a piece of paper
or your computer can help you work toward.
It can also help you create the steps you need
to work toward the change in your life.
F&A Takes Home Wellness Award
Thanks to all your hard work, F&A took home the
Wellness Award for the first year of the state of
Tennessee Wellness Program!
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National Immunization Awareness
Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month.
We’ve got a lot of great resources to help make sure you
and your family are staying healthy.
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It’s Never Too Late to Begin
(Or To Begin Again)

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The state of Tennessee Wellness Council
celebrated its first anniversary in July.
Wellness Councils from across all state
departments gathered together for a
celebration of our first year and the strides
begin taken to make all Tennesseans
healthier.
Thanks to all the hard work and participation
by F&A employees in events like the F&A
Walking Challenge, the Tag! You’re It
programs and other events, F&A won the
Overall Wellness Award. We couldn’t have
done it without everyone and the Wellness
Council was honored to accept this award on
behalf the F&A family.
We’ve got the list of all the winners.
Wellness Award: Department of Finance and
Administration
Physical Activity Award: Department of
Health
Healthy Eating Award: Department of
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Tobacco Cessation Award: Department of
Economic and Community Development
Behavioral Health Award: Department of
Children’s Services
Overall Achievement Award: Department of
Environment and Conservation
We’re honored to be part of this great
change taking place in our state and we look
forward to making even greater strides in our
wellness over the next year!
Keep your eyes on your inbox for details on
future events and competitions!
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F&A’s Display from the recent State Wellness
Council Awards
If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress in your life, we’ve got a couple of suggestions.
Looking for a cool, healthy drink to refresh
yourself on these hot August days?
We’ve got a recipe for a healthy Cranberry
Spritzer that can help!
Ingredients:
- 1 quart low-calorie cranberry juice
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 quart carbonated water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup raspberry sherbet
Directions:
1. Chill all ingredients.
2. Combine ingredients.
3. Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.4.
Serve Immediately.
Nutrition: Serves 8
Per serving: 85 calories; 5 g protein; 0 g fiber;
21 g carbohydrates
You can find other great recipes at:
http://www.tnsitechampions.com/recipes/
F&A Wins Overall
Wellness Award
Cranberry Spritzer Recipe

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Immunization helps prevent dangerous and
sometimes deadly diseases. To stay
protected against serious illnesses like the
flu, measles, and tuberculosis, adults need to
get their shots – just like kids do.
National Immunization Awareness Month
is a great time to promote vaccines and
remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay
up to date on their shots
Everyone age 6 months and older needs to
get a flu shot every year. Other shots work
best when they are given at certain ages.
 If you have a child age 6 or
younger, find out which shots your
child needs.
 Find out which shots adults and
teenagers need.
 Use this chart for adults to see if
you are up to date on your shots
[PDF – 156 KB].
 If you are pregnant, check out this
recommended immunization
schedule [PDF – 188 KB].
We also encourage you to:
 Talk to friends and family members
about how vaccines aren’t just for
kids. People of all ages can get
shots to protect them from serious
diseases.
 Encourage people in your
community to get the flu shot
every year.
 Invite a doctor or nurse to speak to
parents about why it’s important
for all kids to get vaccinated.
You can find out more at the CDC website:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam.ht
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Department of Finance & Administration
Authorization Number 317389 August 2014
Electronic Copies. This document was created
at a cost of $0.03
Immunization Awareness Month