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Well-being is the main focus for our employees, their dependents and/or spouses/partners. The Wellness Team’s Core Values are to encourage, involve and increase health and wellness participation amongst employees. This will allow the employees to focus on a sound body, mind and spirit.
Mission Statement
Our Wellness Team promotes a health-giving environment for all County of Summit Employees, including mental well-being, physical, financial, and nutritional health. We offer health and wellness programs, County fitness facilities, and multiple discounts, amongst other things, which are at little to no cost to the employee.
Vision Statement
Our Wellness Team wants to create a healthy environment for all County of Summit Employees. The goal is to offer health and wellness programs valuable to all employees without it being a financial burden to the employee and the County.
Take a look at some of the opportunities the Division of Employee Benefits has for Employees by reviewing the information below and clicking on the link.
For more information, please contact the Division of Employee Benefits, Wellness Team.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS TIPS
Motivation, Fit at Any Age...Amazing Humans: Ernestine-BBC
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Moving to Action in Your Business
Racial and Gender Disparities (Headspace)
In this Together: Managing Mindfully through times of Crisis (Headspace)
9 Healthy Foods that Lift Your Mood
Exercising Before Bed
Symptoms of Heat Stroke
Protect your Skin
Symptoms of Dehydration
Identifying Bug Bites
Mindfulness and Meditation Guides for Beginners
Mindfulness Daily at Work - Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
Six Pillars of Wellbeing - Deepak Chopra
Health is your Natural State - Dr. John Bergman
Change Your Thought Process - Tiny Buddha
Health Benefits of Garlic - Dr. Oz
Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing through Creativity - Vanessa Boachie
Holistic Health & Healing - Monthly Sound Healing Zoom
Live Life Better - aCast
Medical Mutual - Fitness Tips & Workouts
Reflexology Pressure Points
Empathy vs. Sympathy-Dr. Brené Brown
Tuesdays with Morrie Albom Podcast
MAGAZINES
Alive
BetterNutrition
Eating Well
eWellness
Food & Nutrition
Health
Health & Wellness
Healthline
Mantra Wellness
Men's Health
New York-Health & Wellness
Wellbeing
Women's Health
Yoga Journal
F.A.Q.
1. How do I enroll in Virgin Pulse?
Once you have enrolled for County Benefits, your information will take up to 4-weeks to be built into the Virgin Pulse platform. After the grace period, you will be able to set your account by using your personal information and County credentials. The Virgin Pulse website you will visit is http://join.virginpulse.com/Summit. The User & Engagement Guide is available on the Virgin Pulse page. Enjoy the Virgin Pulse Experience!
2. How do I receive my Virgin Pulse money once I have earned points?
If you choose the Advantage Plan or the MedFlex plan, your money will be placed on an HRA Card from TASC. If you choose the Maximum Value Plan with the HSA, money will be deposited into your HSA account through TASC.
User and Engagement Guide to Virgin Pulse
3. Is my spouse able to earn money through Virgin Pulse?
Yes, Spouses are able to earn points to equate to dollars as well as the employee. The funds for both you and your spouse are put together on the same TASC debit card or are deposited into your HSA, depending on what plan you are enrolled in. Please note, spouses are not eligible to earn money for signing the nicotine agreement or participating in Wellbeats. These are an employee only benefits.
As of 2022, Domestic Partners are no longer covered under our Benefits and unable to participate in our Virgin Pulse program to earn Rewards.
User and Engagement Guide to Virgin Pulse
4. Does my Virgin Pulse money roll over from year to year? If you choose the Advantage Plan or the MedFlex plan, you are able to roll over $1000 for those on a single plan or $2000 for those on a family plan. If you are enrolled in the Maximum Value Plan, your money will remain in your account as that account is your personal account. If you are going from the Advantage plan to the Maximum Value Plan, you will forfeit any Virgin Pulse money that is currently in your HRA account.
5. How do I submit information to Virgin Pulse to receive rewards that are not offered through the County such as routine service rewards?
On the Virgin Pulse platform, go to “Benefits”, select “View All” and choose the topic related to the documentation you are submitting. Be sure to use the proper file type and file size recommended.
The PCP form is available on the Virgin Pulse application and is submitted through the Virgin Pulse platform. Please read the form for directions.
User and Engagement Guide to Virgin Pulse
6. Fitness Trackers Purchases (https://scene.summitoh.net/index.php/employee-benefits/vitality)
Fitness Trackers are available on the Virgin Pulse website. Most fitness trackers work with Virgin Pulse, either directly or indirectly through other smartphone apps (i.e. MyFitnessPal). If you purchase a fitness tracker outside of the Virgin Pulse website, be sure the device is compatible with the program.
Insurance Benefits > Virgin Pulse
TASC card cannot be used to purchase items on Virgin Pulse website or to purchase any fitness tracking device. TASC information can be viewed through the Insurance Plans enrollment year section, under "Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts" on the intranet SCENE
7. Facility Discounts (https://scene.summitoh.net/index.php/employee-benefits/health-a-fitness-programs)
Updated information will be posted on the intranet SCENE, under Insurance Benefits > Health & Fitness > Participating Facilities
8. SummitFit Fitness Facility Waiver (https://scene.summitoh.net/index.php/employee-benefits/health-a-fitness-programs)
Insurance Benefits > Health & Fitness > Fitness Facilities and Classes
9. SummitFit Fitness Facility Equipment Information (https://scene.summitoh.net/index.php/employee-benefits/health-a-fitness-programs)
Insurance Benefits > Health & Fitness > SummitFit Equipment
10. Virgin Pulse Point System
Please review the guide under the intranet SCENE link called Earning Points and Rewards
Insurance Benefits > Virgin Pulse
11. Non-Smoking Incentives
The 2019 incentives for non-smokers, the employee will earn 250 points with an additional 50 points. For those who are looking to stop smoking, Ease@Work is available via website or phone.
12. Fitness Facilities Participation Points
Virgin Pulse gives employees points for working out by tracking your activities with a fitness tracker. This is more effective, as previously, not all facilities were recognized by the program and employees who did not workout at a participating fitness facility would not receive the extra (check-in) points. If someone would rather use the trails, instead of visiting the gym they get their points through tracking only. Virgin Pulse allows for a clean cut point system across the board.
13. Fitness Classes
The in-person fitness classes are placed at locations centrally located and available to all employees. Each class is selected by the amount participation and the type of facility being used (i.e. supplies weights). All classes are to hit an average 9-10 participants. If the attendance is low, those classes must be cancelled, as they are not a cost to the employee, however, they are at a cost to the County.
If you are able to get at least 12-15 people signed up for a class at a centralized location (available to all County Employees), we will find a way to bring a class to you if available through the organization.
We have adopted a virtual platform allowing employees to participate in fitness, nutrition and wellbeing classes on a 24-hour basis, 7-days a week.
Please look at the Virgin Pulse guide to get information on points.
User and Engagement Guide to Virgin Pulse
14. Lunch and Learns
The Lunch and Learns are a free for employees. The topics are chosen by either the vendor, Wellness Team or suggested by an employee. You must attend the entire L&L to receive points. Since the pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform, making it easier for all County Employees to attend.
Please review the Virgin Pulse guide to get information on points.
HEALTH FAIR
2021 HEALTH FAIR
Health Fair Website
Health Fair Keynote Speakers
VENDOR BOOTHS
Akron-Summit County Public Library
General Library Information
Library Locations and Hours
Apply for a Library Card
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Homework Help Website
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
CCAG website
County of Summit Discount
Davis Vision
Videos
Exclusive Collection
Hearing Air Discount
ID Card Replacement
Lasik Services
Mobile App
Online Retailer 1-800 Contacts
Online Retailer Glasses
2021 Plan Summary
Downtown Akron Partnership
DAP Services
Get Involved
EASE@Work
LifeExpert Android App
LifeExpert iOS App
Core Service
Discount Marketplace
Counseling
Legal Financial
Life Coaching
Medical Advocacy
Personal Assist
Ask the Coach
WorkLife Resources
Supervisors - Cultivate True Happiness at Work
Empower Retirement
Deferred Compensation Retirement Readiness
CCAO Plan Highlights
Roth 457 Option
Insight Financial Associates
Aetna Recovery Care
IRA - Investing and Rollovers
Life Insurance
NYL Extended Illness Planning
Overview of Services
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Chronic Condition Managment
EOB Guide
Fitness Discounts
Make the Most of your Membership
Mobile App
My Care Compare
Nurse Line
QuitLine Member
Rx
WW Member
NFP
Aflac Accidental
Aflac Critical Illness
Aflac Hospital
Aflac Product Videos
Trustmark UL-W
Trustmark ULELTC
Ohio Deferred Compensation
Phone Appointments
EZ Enrollment
Professor Penny Discusses the Benefits of Enrolling
OPERS
Videos
Summit Federal Credit Union
Checking Products
Insurance Protection
Loan Options
Other Perks
Remote Accessibility
Savings Products
Welcome to SFCU
Summit Metro Parks
Birds Quiz
Eye Spy
Field Guide - Spring Mushrooms
How to start Seeds
Good vs Bad Bugs
Green Islands - Jan|Feb 2021
Links
Map
SWEET Life (Summa)
Online Yoga
Online Zumba
SWEETLife Program
TASC
Participant (PUX) Web Island
TASC FSA Participant Benefits
TASC FSA Eligible Expenses
MyCash Account Education
TASC Participant Request Reimbursement Flyer
Universal Benefit Account Access
UBA Participant Reference Guide
Virgin Pulse | Wellbeats
Information Sheet
Welcome to Wellbeats
Wellbeats Channels Catalog
YMCA (Kohl's | Summa)
Group Exercise Schedule
Membership Rates
KFY Swim and Program Schedule
Health Fair Employee Experience (Due by March 17, 2021)
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Deferred Comp Weekly Webinars
EASE@Work
Marketplace Discounts
Fifth Third Bank
Jennifer Kairis, Membership Advantage Relationship Manager
(440) 230-5362
Membership Advantage
Empower-U Course Guide
Financial Wellness Guide
Insight Financial Associates
Naomi D'Agostino
(216) 408-8585
Robert Routson
(440) 823-0498
OPERS
PNC Bank
Chris Olson, Financial Wellness Consultant
(216) 222-0612
PNC WorkPlace Onsite Banking Opportunities
PNC Spending Diet Packet
Workplace Website
Workplace Financial Wellness
Social Security
mymoney.gov
Social Security Scam
Summit Federal Credit Union (SFCU)
Loan, Checking and Savings Products are available to County of Summit Employees, amongst other perks.
SFCU Product Information
SFCU Monthly Special
Tracy Wells, Business Development Specialist
(330) 376-3626 x137
Pre-Retirement Seminar
June 2020 F.A.Q.
Social Security Presentation
PARTICIPATING FACILITIES
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Locations and Hours
General Information
Digital Library
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center (CCAGMC) & Cleveland Clinic Wellness Centers and LiteStyle Program
City of Akron Balch Street Fitness Center
County of Summit Employees pay $25/month with no contract or sign-up fees.
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium
- Summit County Employees get the Resident Rate (employee badge or pay stub)
- An additional $100 of an Annual Membership (if not a member in the last 6-months)
- More information
Ease@Work
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
LifeCenter Plus
Orange Theory
- Corporate Discount for Elite and Premier Memberships (updated 1/2022)
The University of Akron
Affiliate Membership starting at $35.00/Month (updated 1/2022)
- Monthly payment options
- Free Parking, Lot1 - East Campus Parking Deck
- Other lots cost money, but cost depends on duration
- Other perks
- Members get free fitness assessment (1 time/year), Equipment Checkout (Locks, Sport Balls, Weight Bands, etc), and free day use of lockers
Membership Information
Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) Wellness
- Discounts through GlobalFit
- Charge, Diet-to-Go, Jenny Craig, Kurbo and Weight Watchers
YMCA (Participating Kohl Family YMCA Branches: Downtown Akron, Firestone Park-Akron, Riverfront-Cuyahoga Falls, Lake Anna-Barberton, Green and Wadsworth)
- Employee Discount: 50% off of the startup fee any time. (The regular start-up fee is $50) (updated 1/2022)
- Stark County Residents may contact the Downtown Akron YMCA to sign-up for a membership
Lose4U
Achieve your weight loss goals with our LOSE4U program. Workout 2x per week for 12 weeks in a small group with a certified personal trainer and several sessions with a registered dietician. Teams consist of 3-4 people so you can sign up with two other friends or register individually (Limited to the first 20 employees). We will place you on a team based on the time slot you choose. Pay half of the cost upfront to the County of Summit. If you attend all the sessions and nutritional classes, you will be reimbursed the upfront cost.
LOSE4U sessions run for 24 sessions and includes:
• Instruction from a Certified Personal Trainer
• 3 nutritional classes
• A variety of exercises catered to your specific needs and abilities
• Take home exercise instructions
• Weekly newsletters highlighting nutrition and exercise
• LOSE4U T-shirt
Lose4U Registration Forms (April 1, 2019)
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Dick's Sporting Goods - ScoreCard MOVE Program
You can earn 3 ScoreCard points daily by achieving one of the following daily activity goals as reported by your third-party fitness device manufacturer to our fitness tracker:
- If you reach at least 10,000 steps
- If you reach at least 3 miles
- If you complete at least 30 minutes of fitness activity
Points are subject to a daily maximum of 3 points per ScoreCard account. You must reach your goal in one (1) calendar day in order to receive your points. The next calendar day, your activity will reset back to zero (0). Earn 100 ScoreCard points for joining MOVE today!
SUMMITFIT FITNESS FACILITIES AND CLASSES
SummitFit North and South Fitness Facilities is now open from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, excludes Friday, weekend and Holiday's. All Fitness Facilities will be closed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday week.
Once you have acknowledged the Fitness Facility Release and Waiver, available during your online employee benefits enrollment, you will need to request door access. Contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT) through the ServiceNow Portal or via phone (330-643-2013), if you do not have online access. They will use your 5 digit employee ID card number. If they are unable to use the ID card number, you will receive a door access pin. Incurred parking costs will be up to the employee.
SummitFit North (189 S. Main Street)
SummitFit South (Russell M. Pry Building, 1180 S. Main Street, 3rd Floor)
Fitness Facility Release and Waiver
County Health & Fitness Calendar
SummitFit Wellbeing Room
SUMMITFIT EQUIPMENT
3G CARDIO
3G Core Exercises
3G Squat Exercises
3G Wide Squat Exercises
3G Shoulder Press Exercises
3G Cardio Phone App
BODYCRAFT
BodyCraft App
How to use the BodyCraft VR500 Rower
INSPIRE
How to use the Inspire F2
Inspire F2 Phone App
PRECOR
How to use the Precor Elliptical
How to use the Precor Treadmill
How to use the Precor Recumbent Bike
How to use the Precor Upright Bike
Precor App
Preva
Precor Site
OTHER EQUIPMENT:
*Varies by location
- Agility Hurdles
- Agility Ladder
- Bosu Balls
- Dumbbells
- F2 Weight Machine
- Kettlebells
- Medicine Balls
- Plyoballs
- Rope
- Sandbags
- Steps
- Vibration Machine
- Workout Clocks
- Workout Mats
FITNESS VIDEOS
BeFit YouTube Channel
Jessica Smith TV
Speed and Agility Workout
Battle Rope Workout
Bosu Ball Workout
Kettlebell Workout
Plyoball Workout
10 Fitness Classes
Chair Yoga
Standing Yoga for Beginners
Wellbeats (Virgin Pulse Members - Employees Only)
BodyCraft
LUNCH & LEARN
2021
JANUARY
Summit Federal Credit Union - How to Save
Davis Vision
OPERS - Education for Today...For Retirement Tomorrow
SSA - Mini Series Presentation
Autism Society of Greater Akron
Autism Acceptance Month
54 Day Challenge
MARCH
Summit Metro Parks - Planting & Landscaping
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Food Depot to Health
Michael and Veronica Walton
Facebook: @FoodDepo2Health
Instagram: @fdtwoh
Patreon FD2H Website
JULY
Summit Federal Credit Union - Helping to Reach Your Financial Summit
Akron-Summit County Public Library - The Library, Cookbooks and much more
AUGUST
Davis Vision
SEPTEMBER
YMCA - Nutrition
OCTOBER
Autism Society of Greater Akron Resources
Disability:IN
Disability:IN Resource Handout
60 Minutes
ASA Employment Tool Kit
EASE@Work - Meditation and Yoga
DECEMBER
Pre-Retirement Mini-Series
OPERS: To find "Understanding the Value", members can navigate to the ‘Member Education Center’, then ‘Active Members’, then ‘Jump to’ “Recorded presentations”, it is second item on the list of recordings.
SSA: mymoney.gov, 1-800-FED-INFO
2020
OPERS - Education for Today...For Retirement Tomorrow
How a Members Retirement Group is Determined
Caring for your Mental Health and Social Distancing
PNC Spending Diet Packet
Tapping with Tijana Coso
Nutrition with the YMCA
Summit Metro Parks
MAMMOVAN
Mammovan Paperwork
Mammovan Registration
Tiffany Breast Care Center - Mahoning Valley Imaging
(330) 629-2368
(330) 629-8624
EASE@WORK
Strengthening Talent by Advancing Wellness
Total Well-Being
EASE@Work details and contact information
MEDICAL MUTUAL
Virgin Pulse: Go to your Virgin Pulse Account > Benefits > Medical Mutual "My Health Plan"
MMO Quick Links: Find a Provider, My Care Compare, Who is Covered, Medical Benefits, Health Assessment, Wellness Portal, ID Cards, Prescription Drug Benefits
VIRGIN PULSE
Program Information
User and Engagement Guide to Virgin Pulse
WELLBEATS
Exciting news..In 2021 you will have exclusive access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness through the Virgin Pulse platform! This includes 600+ home workouts, nutrition education, mindfulness classes, and even challenges for all ages, interests, and abilities. Wellbeats’ on-demand classes can be streamed on your personal device to help make wellness more convenient and fun for you and your family. The platform is only available under the employees account which the benefits are under, however, you can let your family join you in your workout.
How to Get Started with Wellbeats (New User)
Before downloading the Wellbeats application, be sure to use the Virgin Pulse platform for your first Wellbeats login. If you do not have the information available, use your Employee ID as the login. If this does not work, use the e-mail you use for Virgin Pulse. After you went through this process, you can directly access Wellbeats through either platform.
*The Wellbeats app can be found under the Virgin Pulse"Benefits" tab. Use the "Search" function or select "View All" to browse your selections.
How to Change Your Wellbeats Username
How to Stream Wellbeats
*Available on iOS and Droid
WELLBEATS CLIENT SERVICES
Phone: (763) 400-8502
E-mail: clientservices@wellbeats.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5 CST
POINT BREAK DOWN
Workouts (20-Points Daily): Each employee who logs 20+ minutes of workout videos will earn Virgin Pulse Points. This does not include preview plays. Employees are capped to earn 25-days/500 Points worth of classes.
Workout Plans (40-Points Weekly): Each employee who completes a workout plan will receive extra Virgin Pulse Points. Employees are able to use a workout plan multiple times upon completion.
Profile (50-Points One-Time): Employees who successfully complete a new Wellbeats profile, including responding to all profile questions will receive Virgin Pulse Points.
Virgin Pulse Point Guide
*As mentioned above, Wellbeats application is available to employees only. Wellbeats Points are rewarded on a weekly basis. It may take 1-2 weeks for your points to show on you Virgin Pulse Statement.
SUMMIT METRO PARKS
Metro Parks Events and Programs
Daily with the Metro Parks
BIKE SHARE
The Bike Share is currently unavailable at the Russell M. Pry Building. They are available throughout the downtown locations, which you can find on the Ohio & Erie Canalway's website.
Summit Share
Other Locations to rent bicycles
DOWNTOWN AKRON PARTNERSHIP
DAP Website
Walking Route Map and Distance
Downtown Events
Kelli Fetter, Director of Engagements & Events
Each member who completes 80% or more of a workout plan is included in the report. A member/ workout plan combination will only be included in the report one time (not multiple times as they work towards 100%). A member can complete multiple workout plans, even the same plan multiple times.
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