KNOW STROKE - health and wellness initiative update:

You should have received your Health Issues Magazine, Know Stroke, at your home some time ago. Be sure to read the articles to learn more about stroke prevention and enter the "Rack Your Brain" Contest (look for it in the magazine) for your chance to win 1 of 8 Heart Healthy Cookbooks! Contest entry deadline is May 31st, so fill it out and drop if off at one of the ballot box locations at your workplace or mail it in to us (address on ballot).

The Know Stroke Health & Wellness Fair took place at the Brampton Assembly Plant on April 19th. Thanks to all who stopped by!
                         
There were many booths and activities featured, including: blood pressure screening, blood typing ("What's Your Type" program), spinal scanning from a chiropractor, taste-testing from the cafeteria featuring Greek yogurt, prize giveaways (iPod, gift basket, bear and t-shirt), as well as FREE health info and giveaways. 

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Losing Weight the Healthy Weigh (LWTHW) 2012
This popular 10-week healthy weights program began in mid-January and ended in March. This time around, classes took place at your worksite in the United Way room by the West Cafeteria each Thursday (two sessions were offered to accommodate both shifts).
              
Participants lost an average of 8.1 pounds during the program. Congratulations on your great success!

If you missed out on registering for this incredible program, be sure to sign up for the next session (likely to be offered in fall 2012). More info to follow in the coming months!