Health Matters

Chinden Campus Blood Drive
2022-11-08 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Boise)
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on November 8. Schedule your appointment online.
Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Capitol Mall Blood Drive
2022-10-11 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on October 11. Schedule your appointment online.
JR Williams Building – East Conference Room
700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2022-10-10 19:00 - 2022-11-14 20:30

Chinden Campus Blood Drive
2022-09-06 08:30 - 14:30
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on September 6. Schedule your appointment online.
Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Financial Planning Basics
2022-08-23 12:00 - 13:00

Budgeting & Dealing With Debt
2022-08-09 12:00 - 13:00

Capitol Mall Blood Drive
2022-08-09 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on August 9. Schedule your appointment online.
JR Williams Building – East Conference Room
700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Chinden Campus Blood Drive
2022-07-12 08:30 - 14:30
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on July 12. Schedule your appointment online.
Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Capitol Mall Blood Drive
2022-06-14 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on June 14. Schedule your appointment online.
JR Williams Building – East Conference Room
700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Family Health and Fitness Day
2022-06-11 00:00 - 23:59
Family Health and Fitness Day encourages families to partake in physical activity together!

Here are 10 ideas to get your entire family moving:

Take a walk together
Visit one of Idaho’s beautiful state parks
Go on a family bike ride
Build an obstacle course in your backyard
Visit a local pool or swimming hole
Have a dance party and show off your best moves
Play an active game like kickball, soccer, or basketball
Build an outdoor fort
Run through the sprinklers and/or have a water balloon fight
Have a scavenger hunt

Chinden Campus Blood Drive
2022-05-10 08:30 - 14:30
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on May 10. Schedule your appointment online.
Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Capitol Mall Blood Drive
2022-04-12 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on April 12. Schedule your appointment online.
JR Williams Building – East Conference Room
700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Chinden Campus Blood Drive
2022-03-15 08:30 - 14:30
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on March 15. Schedule your appointment online.
Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room
11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Random Acts of Kindness Day
2022-02-17 00:00 - 23:59
The work to create a kinder world never ends. There is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put into the world, but we need your help! We invite you to join the annual Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK DAY) celebration on Thursday, February 17, 2022 and help #MakeKindnesstheNorm.

You can participate by doing a random act of kindness for someone in your life and/or joining the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation 2022 Coloring Contest!

Capitol Mall Blood Drive
2022-02-08 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on February 8. Schedule your appointment online.
JR Williams Building – East Conference Room
700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

National Wear Red Day
2022-02-04 00:00 - 23:59
Lay out your favorite RED shirt, dress, tie, or socks so you are ready for National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 4th to raise awareness about heart disease as the leading cause of death among Americans.

The good news is that there is a lot you can do to prevent heart disease:

SPEND LESS TIME SITTING / Stand up to heart disease, literally! Try the 20-8-2 rule throughout your day. Stand up every 20 minutes, remain standing for 8 minutes, and move/stretch for 2 minutes.
ADD COLOR TO YOUR PLATE / Different colored veggies and fruit contain unique heart-healthy compounds. Eating a variety of color is an easy way to get a complete range of nutrients.
GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP / Getting enough, quality sleep lowers risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. You can sleep yourself healthy!
TACKLE STRESS / Stress is inevitable, but you can take actions to manage some of the stress in your life by practicing gratitude and mindfulness.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Leader Virtual Training
2022-01-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-24 09:00 - 12:00
Become a licensed class leader and help caregivers focus on their own self-care. This five-day training (3 hours per day) prepares individuals to successfully teach the six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series. To participate in the virtual training, participants must have their own computer, webcam, microphone, internet, and PowerPoint. Training cannot be completed with a tablet or cell phone.

Registration: agingstrong.org
Cost: $200
Deadline to apply: January 14, 2022
Contact: Karen Kouba at kkouba@jannus.org or 208-947-4283

Take the Stairs Day 2022
2022-01-12 00:00 - 23:59
Take the Stairs Day! Enjoy the benefits of taking the stairs on Take the Stairs Day…and every day!

Taking the stairs…

…is an easy way to combat an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.
…counts toward your recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity.
…burns about 8–11 calories per minute, which is 7 times more energy than taking the elevator!
…can be faster than waiting for the elevator.

How to celebrate Take the Stairs Day:

Challenge yourself to avoid the elevator for the entire day!
Encourage your co-workers to take the stairs with you.
Working from home? No problem! If your house has stairs, try to do some extra flights today.
Post these take the stairs posters to encourage everyone in your building to get more steps in:

Do Some Reps…Take The Steps!
The Cheapest Gym Anywhere…The Stairs!
Step Up to a Healthier Lifestyle
Avoid Awkward Silences By Taking The Stairs!
When You Go Up, Your Blood Pressure Goes Down

Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive
2021-12-14 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on December 14. Schedule your appointment online.

JR Williams Building – East Conference Room

700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer's
2021-11-30 16:00 - 17:00
Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. The Effective Communication Strategies program of the Alzheimer’s Association was designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia.

Register now!

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2021-11-29 14:00 - 15:30
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Register now!

Powerful Tools for Caregivers 6 Week Online Workshop
2021-11-23 13:30 - 15:00
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is designed to help family caregivers find balance while caring for a loved one. This scripted, evidence based workshop series is not a support group, however creates a supportive network of fellow caregivers.

Register now!

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
2021-11-19 10:00 - 11:30

Mealtime Inspirations
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:30
Join University of Idaho Extension for make once, eat twice pizza fixings, salad, appetizers, snacks, goodie bags, a tasting table, and prizes!

NMCREE Center, 75 Hot Springs Ranch Rd, Carmen, ID

Call to register: 208-742-1698

$5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Please call the office listed to register at the desired location. Consider bringing canned goods, winter socks, hats or gloves to donate.

Masks are required at University of Idaho events.

Dementia Conversations
2021-11-18 14:00 - 15:30
When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care.

Register now!

Mealtime Inspirations
2021-11-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join University of Idaho Extension for make once, eat twice pizza fixings, salad, appetizers, snacks, goodie bags, a tasting table, and prizes!

Bonneville County Education Complex, 1542 E 73 S, Idaho Falls, ID

Call to register: 208-529-1390

$5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Please call the office listed to register at the desired location. Consider bringing canned goods, winter socks, hats or gloves to donate.

Masks are required at University of Idaho events.
