CareFirst Wellness 

Your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) wellness program can help you live a healthier life, reach your wellness goals and earn rewards. 

Whether you want to manage stress, quit smoking or track your steps, this program, brought to you in partnership with Sharecare, Inc.,* delivers a wealth of resources customized to your interests and needs. Best of all, you can access your program anytime, anywhere.

• Trackers: Connect your wearable devices or enter your own data to monitor daily habits like sleep, steps, nutrition and more.
• A personalized health timeline: Receive recommendations, content and programs tailored to you.
• Challenges: Stay motivated by joining a challenge to make achieving your health goals more entertaining.
• Inspirations and Relax 360°: Break free from stress, unwind at the end of the day or ease into a restful night of sleep with meditation, streaming music and videos.
• RealAge test: Take an online assessment that shows the physical age of your body compared to your calendar age.

Earn up to $100

The Blue Rewards incentive program is available to all Frederick County Public Schools employees and their spouses enrolled in the CareFirst medical plan. You can each earn up to $100! Whether you complete one activity or both, you get rewarded. Ready to start earning? Complete these activities before December 28, 2020.

Earn $50 - Consent to receive wellness emails and take the RealAge test

Earn $50 - Select a primary care provider

Specialized programs for extra support

The following programs are included with your wellness program to help you achieve specific wellness goals.

• Health coaching-provided by registered nurses and trained professionals.
• Weight management -reach a healthier weight through gradual lifestyle changes that become lifelong habits.
• Tobacco cessation-access expert guidance, support and online tools.
• Financial well-being-learn the small steps that add up to big financial improvements.

Log in today to start earning. If you don't already have a Sharecare account, visit www.carefirst.com/sharecare. You'll need to enter your CareFirst My Account username and password and complete the one-time registration with Sharecare to link your CareFirst account information. This will help personalize your experience.

Deals4U

Deals4U is an employee discount program especially for Frederick County Public Schools employees and retirees that provides online access to discounts and deals on products and services from national, regional and local merchants. (Think Target, Peapod, Regal Theatres, HP and more!) The Web-based program is administered by PerkSpot, a company that manages employee discount programs for a wide range of business and organizations across the country.

How it Works

To take advantage of Deals4U, simply create an online account at deals4u.perkspot.com using your personal (not work) e-mail address. Then enter FCPS (if prompted for a code), and create and enter a password. You will then receive confirmation and log-in instructions. After logging in you have access to all the discount offers available to FCPS employees. (If you log in to Deals4U from your work computer, access to some vendors may be restricted for internet security reasons.)

Keep Calm and Carry On Webinar

INOVA, our EAP provider, is hosting "Keep Calm and Carry On: Maintaining Your Composure During the Coronavirus Outbreak" webinar on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.  The session will discuss the following:

• Strategies to tackle feelings of anxiety and stress
• Practical techniques for working from home
• Ways to address signs of panic in the workplace
• Supporting your children
• When to reach out for further help and support

Click here to register.

Mid-Day Movement Breaks

Did you know that a mid-day movement break can increase mood, energy, and productivity and it can decrease stress?  Consider participating in one of the scheduled virtual sessions for a mid-day movement break to enjoy a short stretch, mindful minute, and deep breathing exercise.  If interested, please click here to register.  Sessions will be held every weekday from Monday, September 14^th to Friday, January 29^th at 12pm or at 12:30pm except on days schools are closed for staff.

Virtual Fitness Class

As we begin the new school year, it's the perfect time to get back on track with your health and wellness goals by including physical activity onto your daily routine.  FCPS Wellness has scheduled FREE virtual fitness classes for FCPS employees.  If interested, please click on the name of the class to register.  Sessions will be held from Monday, September 14^th to Friday, January 29^th.  Virtual fitness classes will not be held on days schools are closed for staff, but classes will be recorded and are available for registered participants to access at their own convenience. 

Cardio Kickboxing: Monday at 4:30PM-5:30PM

This fast-paced cardio combines martial arts techniques that builds stamina, improves coordination and flexibility, and burns calories as you build lean muscle with this fun and challenging workout. This high-energy workout challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike.

Zumba: Tuesday at 4:30PM-5:30PM

A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves.  Zumba routines incorporate interval training - alternating fast and slow rhythms - to help improve cardiovascular fitness.

Hatha Yoga: Wednesday at 4:30PM-5:30PM

A gentle yoga that focuses on static poses that is to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body.

Bang!: Thursday at 4:30PM-5:30PM

An urban-inspired mixed fitness class.  A fusion of boxing, aerobics, intervals, hip hop, world dance, and body weight training - this class will take your workout to a whole new "banging" level!

FUNctional Fitness: Friday at 4:30PM-5:30PM

A combination of high intensity cardio & strength training that is great for all fitness levels.