In the fifth episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on financial wellness. Our guest is Michele Proctor, assistant vice president of benefits at Vibra Healthcare & Ernest Health.

We'll discuss:

• Some of the most common questions Michele receives
• How the 401k retirement plans work at Vibra Healthcare & Ernest Health
• Two programs that cover maintenance prescriptions at no cost to employees 
• How FSAs work, including tax benefits and how to spend your unused dollars wisely
• Discount programs available to all employees, regardless of benefits enrollment status
• What to do if you have questions about benefits

Questions to reflect on:

• Have you considered the benefits & flexibility of contributing to a 401k? 
• Do you have prescriptions you take on a regular basis?
• Would an FSA help pay for upcoming expenses, such as braces?
• Do you currently receive a discount on your cell phone bill? 

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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-

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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare

In the fourth episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on occupational wellness. Our guest is Julia Cowan, chief executive officer at Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver.

We'll discuss:

• The ever-growing need to care for ourselves in order to care for others
• Why it's important to understand your own stress levels, have mechanisms for dealing with stress, and know how to work as part of a team
• The role of healthcare providers in helping patients improve their occupational wellness
• How to maintain positivity, even on difficult days
• Why you should practice gratitude on a daily basis
• The impact of goal-setting on occupational wellness
• Breathing as a tool for managing your mindset and wellness
• The four pillars that impact our health and wellbeing: exercise, sleep, nutrition, and stress management

Questions to reflect on:

• As a leader, how can you create an environment to care for the caregiver?
• Who can you lean on to help you find the positive when things are difficult?
• What are you grateful for and how can you express that gratitude?
• What fills your cup? What brings you joy?

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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-

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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare

In the third episode of our "8 Dimensions of Wellness" podcast series, we focus on physical wellness. Our guest is Lamar McBride, chief executive officer at Vibra Hospital of Denver.

We'll discuss:

-The importance of keeping it simple and starting small
-How physical wellness impacts mental wellness
-Lamar's one piece of advice to anyone who wants to improve their physical wellness
-Why you don't need to work out every day to be fit
-How to moderate diet without being too restrictive
-Fitness doesn't happen overnight
-Why you need a "why" for physical wellness
-The dangers of doing too much, too fast

Questions to reflect on:

-What are some little ways you can begin to improve your physical wellness?
-Why do you want to improve your physical wellness?

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Want to learn more about wellness? Check out our video series on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmzAkB-M_-V24F7usnjq7GPkaRNalCx-

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Vibra Healthcare website: www.vibrahealthcare.com
Ernest Health website: www.ernesthealth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibrahealthcare
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vibrahealthcare
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vibrahealthcare