livewell ga nurses presentation 2015

LiveWell Georgia Nurses

Pat Horton, RN, MN, MBA, NEA-BC

GHA Workforce Initiatives Coordinator


The Trina Miller Story

LiveWell Georgia NursesCDC Obesity Facts

The obesity rate in Georgia is between 30 – 35%Only 2 states rate higher in obesity than Georgia: WV and Miss. Medical cost of obesity in US $147 billion in 2008 Obesity higher among middle age adults 40-59 25% of US adults eat recommended 5 or more servings of fruit

and vegetables Less than 25% of adolescents eat 5 or more servings of fruit

and vegetables More than 50% of adults do not get recommended amount of

physical activity More than 1/3 of young people grade 9-12 do not regularly

engage in physical activity


“We’ve been wrong about what our job is in medicine,” Atul Guwande writes in the epilogue of his book, Being Mortal. “We think our job is to ensure health and survival. But really, it is larger than that. It is to enable well-being. And well-being is about the reasons one wishes to be alive.”

LiveWell Georgia NursesEngage in Healthy Habits!

My health and well-being is important to me! I am committed to putting my health as my first

priority. I will choose to engage in healthy habits. I will make healthy living a part of my attitude and

everyday life by pursuing wellness. I will embrace the journey to wellness.

Signature:________________________________________________________

LiveWell Georgia Nurses!Start your wellness journey by reducing your stress first!

Place time on your calendar everyday for yourself Be selective in the activities you choose to place on your calendar Learn to use the words “yes” and “no’ wisely Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime

Close your eyes if possibleBreath in through your nose to the count of fourExhale through your nose to the count of fourRepeat for five breaths

Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them and focus on them Find an exercise that you can do consistently (to reduce emotional

tension)Yoga, karate, walking, swimming, tennis, dance, cycling, running etc.

LiveWell Georgia NursesReducing your Stress

Develop and sustain self-discipline by staying focused on your core values and goals

Seek help from others when difficulty arises Maintain an open-mind Take planned breaks every 60-90 minutes Engage in self-reflection through daily journaling or

take time to think about your core values and goals

Please feel free to use the print below if you would like to make business cards to carry with you.


My health and well-being is important to me!

I am committed to putting my health as my first priority.

I will choose to engage in healthy habits. I will make healthy living a part of my

attitude and everyday life by pursuing wellness.

I will embrace the journey to wellness.

Signature:__________________________________________


My health and well-being is important to me!

I am committed to putting my health as my first priority.

I will choose to engage in healthy habits. I will make healthy living a part of my

attitude and everyday life by pursuing wellness.

I will embrace the journey to wellness.

Signature:__________________________________________

LiveWell Georgia NursesStart your wellness journey by reducing stress

first! Place time on your calendar everyday for

yourself Be selective in the activities you choose to place

on your calendar Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime Breath in through your nose to the count of four

then exhale to the count of four Repeat for five breaths Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them

and focus on them Find an exercise that you can do consistently

LiveWell Georgia NursesStart your wellness journey by reducing stress first!

Place time on your calendar everyday for yourself Be selective in the activities you choose to place on your

calendar Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime Breath in through your nose to the count of four then exhale

to the count of four Repeat for five breaths Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them and focus on

them Find an exercise that you can do consistently

If you would like contact information about how to order the “LiveWell Georgia Nurses” arm bands please contact me and I will send it to you. Thank you, Pat

Contact Information:

Patricia Horton RN, MN, MBA, NEA-BCWorkforce Initiatives CoordinatorGeorgia Hospital AssociationO- [email protected]

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