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Wellness Wednesdays
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A Simple Test That Could Save Your Life
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about one of the most preventable cancers. Screening can find problems early, sometimes before cancer even starts. If you are age 45 or older, talk with your doctor about getting screened. Pay attention to changes in your body and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Taking charge of your health today can help protect your future. Find more information here.
Did you know you can earn $25 from your Anthem rewards for colorectal screening? Learn more.
Small Food Choices, Big Health Wins
March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to think about the foods that fuel your body. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Try adding more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to your meals. Drinking water and limiting sugary drinks can also make a big difference. Small choices each day help build stronger habits — and a healthier you.
Nutritional Counseling is covered with a copayment (depending on your plan). By downloading the Anthem’s Sydney app, you’re one step closer to healthy prevention. Find more information here in English and en Español.
Let’s Talk About Medicare
Are you or a loved one turning 65 soon? Learn more about Medicare with these free webinars.
Planning for Retirement: March 26 at 4 p.m. ET / Click here to register / Phone: (872) 267-6179 / Conference ID: 472 172 758
Turning 65: April 8 at 11 a.m. ET / Register: Click here to register / Phone: (872) 267-6179 / Conference ID: 801 472 040
Boosting Your Benefits
Take Charge of Your Health: Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Diabetes Alert Day on March 24
This day reminds us to check our risk for type 2 diabetes. Many people have early warning signs but don’t know it. Being overweight, inactive, or having a family history can raise your risk. The good news is that healthy habits can help prevent or delay diabetes. Eating balanced meals, staying active, and getting regular checkups are important steps. Knowing your risk is the first step toward protecting your health.
Our Lark Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can assist you in managing diabetes through a convenient app. Download flyers to learn more in English or en Español.
Protect Your Kidneys
Your kidneys work hard every day to filter waste and keep your body balanced. But kidney disease often has no early symptoms, which means many people don’t know they have it. Conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can increase your risk. Simple steps like these can help protect your kidneys:
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Drink plenty of water
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Eat healthy foods
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Stay active
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Keep regular checkups
If you have risk factors, ask your doctor about a simple kidney test. Learn more about prevention here. Our ConditionCare program helps you better manage chronic illnesses, like diabetes and kidney health. Learn more, in English or en Español.
Don’t Forget Your Credit Union Perks!
We’ve partnered with Utilities Employees Credit Union (UECU) to give all employees special banking benefits! Open a checking account or Visa® Power Card™ and get a $25 gift card, plus enjoy perks like no monthly fees, ATM fee refunds, and great loan rates. You can even earn rewards and get up to 0.5% off your loan rate with certain accounts. It’s easy to join and start saving — visit uecu.org/XKIG or call 800-288-6423/ext. 7502 for more details. Don’t forget to mention this flyer (en Español aqui) to get an extra $10 gift card when you open an account!
The 2026 Scholarship Contest is now open! For this year’s contest, UECU is selecting two winners and awarding each a $3,000 academic scholarship. If you or a family member will be attending college or a technical/trade school in the fall of 2026, you can enter for a chance to win a scholarship. Submit a scholarship application online by May 1, 2026
It’s National Walk in the Park Day on March 30
Many of our team members spend their days outside, walking job sites, working on rights-of-way, and staying active in the field. That kind of movement is powerful for your health. Walking helps keep your heart strong, boosts your mood, and lowers stress. Even small moments like stretching, taking a few extra steps, or getting fresh air during a break can make a difference. The work you do keeps communities running, and it also helps keep your body moving.
Walking is also a great way to take care of your emotional health. Don't forget you can also contact your Employee Assistance Program, or EAP. Support is available 24/7. See the resources below:
Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP:
Check out the flyer here, en Español.
Anthem EAP:
When you call, please state that you work for XKIG.
More information can be found here, en Español aqui.
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