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January 21 – April 14, 2012
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Earn 100 points to be entered into the grand prize drawing!
$1,000 CASH
Chances to win prizes for weekly check-in’s, smoking cessation, weight loss, and activity points.

community needs assessment

Community Needs AssessmentThis report provides our community and health care providers the information necessary to understand and address evolving community health needs. Click on the image to read the report.

ski for free!

The Ski for Free program is OPEN, despite partial closures to the rest of the Wellness Center. Come in during our modified hours to check out winter gear, and stay active outside until the gym is ready. Please check back for updates regarding hours.

Modified hours:
Weekdays: 10am-7pm
Weekends: 12pm-3pm

Ski for Free is open and checking out free equipment. Stop by the PWSCC Wellness Center to check out your gear today. It works just like a library card. Sign your waiver once a year, get your gear card and start checking out equipment. Head to the Wellness Center today!

Available for checkout:
Skis, boots, poles, gaiters, headlamps, snowshoes

welcome!

We firmly believe that good physical, mental and spiritual health is critical to quality of life and longevity. Of course, acquiring and maintaining good health requires commitment and discipline. It also entails making good decisions.

SWAN is here to help. The notion that “knowledge is power” is the driving force behind SWAN’s Know Your Numbers campaign, a program designed to measure individual baseline health. Knowing and understanding your numbers is the first step on the road to better health. Additionally, SWAN is committed to supporting and bolstering new and existing healthy living activities and events in Valdez. Foremost of those is the Healthier You Competition, a fun opportunity to make a positive change to your health.

Start making healthy decisions today. For example, walk or ride your bike to work instead of driving. Do yoga. Attend a musical production or play. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Turn off the TV and read a book. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Drink more water. The possibilities are endless! Get up, get out, and do something today for better health tomorrow. Here’s to a healthier Valdez!

  • know your numbers!!

    Once you've completed your biometric screening, here's the next step to learn more about your numbers.
    Click on the Know Your Numbers logo to be directed to WebMD’s health manager website, a secure Health Portal. Enter your health numbers to identify your unique needs and receive personalized support to help you improve your health.

  • free screening

    Next opportunity for free biometric screening. January 24 - 26, 2012, in the PWSCC Training Room. Sign up at the Healthier You Kickoff January 21st at the Civic Center. more

  • healthy tips

    Register for Healthier You January 21, 2012 at the Civic Center....then start exercising, losing weight or stop smoking for your chance to win $1,000 Cash!

    Get your free biometric screening done and then start making healthy changes. We'll give you your numbers for cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass indes (BMI) within 15 minutes!

    Check out skis, boots, poles, snowshoes, headlamps and gaiters for free at the Wellness Center.

    Call the Parks and Rec Ski Trails Hotline at 835-8040 for conditions.

    Check the Avalanche Forecast at alaskasnow.org before heading into the backcountry.

    Head to the Valdez High School for a swim in our warm pool.