Employee Wellness Program - OCPS

You know it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Today, let's talk symptoms. There are different symptoms of breast cancer and some will have no symptoms at all.

Some warning signs of breast cancer are:

New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
Redness or flaky skin in the ni**le area or the breast.
Pulling in of the ni**le or pain in the ni**le area.
Ni**le discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
Pain in any area of the breast.
Keep in mind that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer.

If you have any signs or symptoms, be sure to see your doctor right away.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
More than 300,000 women will be diagnosed this year
Approximately 42,000 women will die from the disease

Stay tuned this month for more information about symptoms, risk factors, lowering risks and more.

What can you do today?
📱 If you know someone affected by breast cancer, call, email or text to check in with them.
🗓 Schedule your annual mammogram today! Encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Do you know about the The Leapfrog Group Safety Grade?

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” assigned to most general hospitals in the U.S. It is the only ratings program focused exclusively on how safe hospitals are for patients. The Safety Grade uses evidence-based patient safety measures, including rates of preventable errors, injuries and infections, and whether hospitals have systems in place to prevent them. Hospital Safety Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring, and are freely available to the public at hospitalsafetygrade.org.

Watch this brief video to learn what the safety grade means and how you can use it to stay safe.
https://youtu.be/rkvef4SvkK4?si=f5pg7HFE0aBso60s

Your Hospital's Safety Grade Today alone, more than 500 people will die from hospital errors, in...

Register by Friday, Sept. 25 for a chance to win one of 10 self-care kits.
Free to all OCPS employees!
🔗Register here: WellBeingCampaigns.com/OCPSSignUp

Take some time for yourself to focus on getting better sleep.
Improving your sleep can lift your mood, help you feel more focused and give you enough energy to get through your busy day.

This four-week campaign contains eight micro-sessions in an easy-to-access platform that lets you implement new strategies quickly.

The campaign is online. Take part on your own schedule.

DATES: 10/6/26 - 11/6/26

What you’ll walk away with:
• Understand how sleep affects energy, mood, thinking, and overall health.
• Recognize personal sleep patterns and factors that interfere with healthy sleep.
• Explore practical habits and strategies that support better sleep and recovery.
• Develop a realistic personal plan to improve sleep over time.
🔗Register here, https://wellbeingcampaigns.com/OCPSSignUp/

Don't forget to log-on at 4 p.m. today!

🥕🍅Simple Ways to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables🍇🥑

Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. In this webinar, you will learn how eating more colorful fruits and vegetables can support overall health, discover easy ways to add more produce to meals and snacks and explore simple recipes to make at home. Presenters will share how PeopleOne Health registered dietitians can provide personalized nutrition support to help members reach their health goals.

🗓Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
🕓Time: 4 - 5 PM EST

🔗Register here https://peopleonehealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fDFblUZjRLKThBwoYSGujw #/registration

September is host to many observances. National Recovery month is one of them.
Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.
Reach out to one of the resources listed here or call your OCPS Employee Assistance Program at 1.877.622.4327. EAP services are available to ALL OCPS employees and their household members regardless of insurance coverage.

September is recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

Approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime—about the same rate as women and breast cancer. For Black men, 1 in 6 will develop the disease. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in men, after skin cancer.

🏥Screening may help detect cancer early, when the chances of treatment success are high. Screening starts with a simple blood test. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening.

🔗Visit https://www.pcf.org/ for more resources.

Little passengers deserve BIG protection!

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week is almost here, and we’re helping families make sure their kids are buckled up safely.

Stop by Central Ops (2500 W. Colonial Drive) on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3–5 p.m. to receive a FREE Bubblegum booster seat and get one-on-one guidance from our Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

Your child must be:
- Present
- At least 4 years old
- 40+ pounds
- 40+ inches tall

Come see us, grab a free booster seat and learn a few tips that could make all the difference on the road.

🥕🍅Simple Ways to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables🍇🥑

Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. In this webinar, you will learn how eating more colorful fruits and vegetables can support overall health, discover easy ways to add more produce to meals and snacks and explore simple recipes to make at home. Presenters will share how PeopleOne Health registered dietitians can provide personalized nutrition support to help members reach their health goals.

🗓Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
🕓Time: 4 - 5 PM EST

🔗Register here https://peopleonehealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fDFblUZjRLKThBwoYSGujw #/registration

The Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement offers FREE webinars! Monday, Sept. 21 you have two opportunities to explore nutrition and lifestyle habits that can help lower your cardiovascular risk and support your long-term health.

🔗Register here
12 - 12:30 p.m. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2uHDJK3ERMWbaf_DwinjaA #/registration
4:30 - 5 p.m. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lq3uRpL-SqyO_SRboNXung #/registration