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Leading the Way
It’s been two years since AAMC
launched Energize
SM
, the health and
wellness program with a goal to improve
employee health.
With Energize, AAMC set out to create
a culture of wellness for employees by
promoting lifestyle choices that include
healthy eating habits, exercise, stress
reduction, and smoking cessation. The
grassroots movement involved employee
input every step of the way. A group of
more than 40 wellness champions meets
monthly to serve as a focus group, give
advice, and spread the word. The health
system supports employees by providing
incentives and tracking success.
Desiree Lester, a medical secretary at
AAMC Oncology and Hematology, first
learned of Energize at a Zumba class.
“I started going to Weight Watchers At
Work with some of my co-workers,”
says Desiree. “Then I took advantage of
the free employee gym. I’ve been going
since January 2012 and haven’t missed a
Tuesday or Thursday since.” She fits in
exercise before or after work or during her
lunch break by climbing her building’s
stairs and walking the marked campus
trails, averaging about an hour and two
miles each day. So far, Desiree has lost
77 pounds. “I feel better about myself,”
says Desiree. “It’s important to make time
for your health, and I’m thankful AAMC
offers so many opportunities.”
Many employees have success stories
about losing weight, quitting smoking
and eating healthier. The idea of being
a role model for the community is
hitting home for AAMC healthcare
workers, and many are making
positive changes.
Wellness Movement
Inspires
Employees to Improve Health
André Offer displays the Energize
Daily Plate, available in AAMC’s
eateries. The meal has 500 calories
or less, costs $5, and meets the Food
and Drug Administration guidelines
for a balanced meal.
“It’s important to make
time for your health, and I’m
thankful AAMC offers
so many opportunities.”
—
Desiree Lester, a medical secretary
at AAMC Oncology and Hematology
WATER CLUB
SODA
COFFEE
TEA
SPORTS
DRINK
GINGER
ALE
NONFAT
MILK
COLA LEMON-LIME
SODA
LEMONADE
ROOT
BEER
1% MILK APPLE
JUICE
FRUIT
PUNCH
ORANGE
SODA
2% MILK
WHOLE
MILK
GRAPE
SODA
ORANGE
JUICE
CRANBERRY
JUICE
0 cal*
0 cal*
4 cal*
4 cal*
99 cal*
124 cal*
125 cal*
137 cal*
147 cal*
148 cal*
152 cal*
154 cal*
171 cal*
179 cal*
179 cal*
183 cal*
183 cal*
223 cal*
205 cal*
Calories per serving are listed
on the label of every drink
YOUR BEVERAGE COULD HAVE MORE CALORIES THAN YOU THINK
WHAT’S
IN YOUR
DRINK
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*per serving
229 cal*
