Choose Well: More than 4.5 billion steps logged during first quarterly challenge

The first Choose Well quarterly challenge was a success with more than 4.5 billion steps logged by nearly 41,000 caregivers throughout Providence St. Joseph Health and its partner organizations. If you logged your workouts/steps at least once March 12-18 and at least once March 19-25, you earned thousands of points toward your reward on your Choose Well account, powered by Virgin Pulse.

In case you missed it during the challenge, watch a video featuring tips on how to sleep well from a sleep medicine physician.

Congratulations to the following top-stepping teams and individuals who will receive bonus points:

  • Rehab Rebels with 2,100,000 steps: 500 Points
  • Saint Patrick Fe with 2,100,000 steps: 300 Points
  • Covenant Levelland with 1,980,300 steps: 200 Points
  • 169 caregivers hit 420,000 steps to tie for first: 500 points

Heard during and after the challenge:

  • “Our team had five dedicated guys that have remained faithful to this challenge and our team. We refuse to lose a challenge and were able to keep each other accountable. On a very positive note, in a short period of time between the five of us, we have lost nearly 50 lbs. This proves a very nice point that a team can really make things happen.”
  • “Hard work, no cheating, getting up at 3:00 in the morning and out in the moonlight. Bring the same inspiration to always do my best at work and do my best to thank others. Surrounded myself with other workers who have the same mind set. Keep moving when you’re sore and tired.”
  • “Feeling great and having fun! Let’s keep it up!”
  • “I might not have the most steps, but I have been walking more than normal.”
  • “My office mates started 20 min power walks at noon.”
  • I am going to miss this challenge. 3 days to go. I WILL KEEP ON TRUCKIN!

A note about privacy:
Your privacy is important. The Choose Well program is private and Virgin Pulse is a secure platform adhering to strict international data security regulations. Your individual health information and activity history are not shared with your employer, human resources, your supervisor or any third-party. Learn more at www.psjhchoosewell.org/FAQ.

Enroll today!
There’s still time to get started on earning your reward. Enroll today by clicking the Choose Well icon on the HR portal at Caregiver.eHR.com.

Questions?
To help you understand this new well-being and health incentive program, find answers to most questions at www.psjhchoosewell.org/FAQ. If you have additional questions, email AskHR@stjoe.org. Questions about navigating the Virgin Pulse platform may be directed to Virgin Pulse at (888) 671-9395.