At DSST we’re all about the people. We value wellness and support each other to lead fulfilling and healthy lives. It’s why we started Healthy U, where we focus on a different dimension of wellness in each monthly post. We hope to provide you with the information and tools needed to achieve both personal and professional fulfillment.

Physical Wellness promotes proper care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning. There are many elements of physical wellness that must be cared for together. Overall physical wellness encourages the balance of physical activity, nutrition and mental well-being to keep your body in top condition. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Stress management gives you a range of tools to reset your alarm system. It can help your mind and body adapt and build resilience. Without it, your body might always be on high alert.

This month we are highlighting our annual onsite Flu Shot Clinics! Check here for when we will be on your campus! Can’t make the scheduled time at your school? Kaiser offers FREE flu shots at their medical offices. Click here for more information!

READ: Coping with Stress at Work

Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. But when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming — and harmful to both physical and emotional health. You can't always avoid the tensions that occur on the job, but you can take steps to manage work-related stress.

WATCH: How to Make Stress Your Friend

View this TED Talk presented by Kelly McGonigal. She urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

DO: Get Moving to Manage Stress

Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief — and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan. Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day.

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What are some ways that you and your team practice stress management wellness? Send your pictures, stories, and events to humanresources@scienceandtech.org and we will highlight them in next month’s Healthy U Wellness newsletter!

Looking for more ways to connect and strengthen your physical wellness?

Now is a great time to get a group together and take a hike. Check out all the beautiful fall colors on the top trails in Colorado. https://dayhikesneardenver.com/fall-color-aspen-hikes/

DSST Wellness Perk of the Month:

Kaiser Wellness Perks: Acupuncture, Massage, Chiropractic Services!

Our Kaiser plans include 20 chiropractic visits per year. Depending on the plan you choose, these visits may have a $25 co-pay or count toward your deductible. Though not a part of our Plan, Kaiser also offers massage therapy and acupuncture at select Kaiser facilities for members and non-members!

• Massage Rates - $33 per half hour*

• Acupuncture Rates- $90 for initial consult and treatment. $64 for recurring visits*

• Non-Member Chiropractor Rates- $80 initial consult and treatment. $50 for recurring services*

*Rates are subject to change. Please contact your Kaiser facility for current pricing.

25% Discount to Denver Parks and Recreation!

To access this discount:

1. Create an account by using: https://apm.activecommunities.com/denver

2. After registering, use your DSST email to send your full name to groupmemberships@denvergov.org to activate the 25% off discount (individual membership).

3. Family Membership: 10% off the first membership and 50% off any additional family/household members.