Understanding your Benefits
How does US Healthcare Work

Dates: TBA
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Registration: required, email Deborah Brown

This presentation offers information on the benefits available under the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP) with particular focus on the delivery of health care in the US, understanding billing, selecting physicians, networks, etc. The Health Services Department will also share information on their services available for staff and families.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR can keep a person alive!

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Registration: Please contact Matt Streich, the Program Manager, at 301-530-5344 or email: matt@heartlinecpr.com. For additional queries, email healthpromotion@worldbank.org
Fee: $40, non-refundable, required at registration
Promotion: Register for both CPR and Infant First Aid CPR for only $75!

What is CPR? CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It's a rescue and basic life-support technique for someone whose heart or breathing has stopped. It's also an organized approach for assessing and handling this type of medical emergency. When the heart stops beating or breathing stops, the first few minutes are critical in saving a life or preventing severe, permanent damage. CPR can keep a person alive until an ambulance and medical treatment is available.

HSD offers CPR for Family and Friends (a non-certified class) available to Bank/Fund staff and spouses. Learn vital lifesaving techniques in this intensive course. Included in the program are a comprehensive lecture, demonstrations of one-rescuer CPR, anti-choking techniques, and hands-on practice. You will receive an American Heart Association participation card. If you need to certify, the instructor will be contacted prior to class to make specific arrangements. Classes are scheduled several times throughout the year by the Health Promotion Office.

First Aid
Learn to handle emergencies

Time: from 9:00am-12:00pm
Dates: TBA
Registration: Please contact Matt Streich, the Program Manager, at 301-530-5344 or email: matt@heartlinecpr.com. For additional queries, email healthpromotion@worldbank.org
Fee: $40, non-refundable
Promotion: Register for both First Aid and Infant First Aid/CPR for only $75!

First Aid classes are conducted by Heartline CPR, Inc. This is a 3-hour training session. Please review the course outline below to decide whether you would like to register.

• Bleeding Emergencies
• Burns
• Emergency Response
• Good Samaritan Law
• Musculoskeletal Injuries and Care
• Poisoning
• Shock
• The Chain of Survival
• Universal Precautions

Infant First Aid/CPR
Learn to handle baby emergencies

Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Registration: Please contact Matt Streich, the Program Manager, at 301-530-5344 or email: matt@heartlinecpr.com. For additional queries, email healthpromotion@worldbank.org
Fee: $40, non-refundable
Promotion: Register for both First Aid and Infant First Aid/CPR for only $75!

One of our most popular courses, Infant CPR/First Aid conducted by Heartline CPR, Inc., combines lectures, demonstrations, hands-on training and practice. In this 3-hour class, participants will learn to recognize and respond to emergencies for infants up to 12 months of age.

Mindfulness Meditation
Five Week Training Course

Introductory Session: Thursday, April 14, 2011
Time: 12:00pm
Five Week Training: Thursdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19
Class A (Beginners): 12:00-12:45pm
Class B (Advanced): 1:00-1:45pm
Venue: MC2-520
Registration:at Visit Yourself.net
Fee: $90, non-refundable, required at registration

Scientific studies have demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness meditation in the reduction of stress. Practitioners commonly report an increased ability to relax, enhanced energy and enthusiasm for life, greater self-esteem, better concentration, and an ability to cope more effectively with stress at work and in other areas of daily life. 

HALF-DAY RETREAT

Date: TBA
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Venue: MC13-121
Offered by: Klia Bassing, Visit Yourself at Work
Registration: at Visit Yourself.net
Fee: $45 (WBG/IMF discount)

Mindfulness Meditation retreats are a gift to oneself–to relax, gain stress–relief and focus, and get a mindfulness boost. This gentle and restorative time, often enjoyed in silence, will include three guided sitting meditations, two walking meditations (modifications offered according to physical ability), an eating meditation, and Q&A. Klia’s teaching style is compassionate and humorous. Both novices and practiced meditators are welcome

Questions? Contact Cheri Bennett

Transcendental Meditation
Clear Thinking, Better Health

Date: TBA
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Venue: TBA
Registration: Not required
Presented by Sarina J. Grosswald, EdD; Executive Director, David Lynch Foundation, Arlington, Virginia 
Questions: healthpromotion@worldbank.org

Experience transcendental meditation. This technique requires just 20 minutes 2x a day, yet yields benefits in all areas of life. Join millions who report less stress, more happiness, clearer thinking, and more harmonious relationships through daily practice. Learn more at http://tm.org.

Weight Watchers at Work
Conquer the challenges of weight loss

Registration: Summer Registration!
Time: 1:00-1:30pm
Wednesday, May 17, at the World Bank (MC2-520)
Monday, June 6, at the IMFHQ2-5A-812
Fee: A non-refundable fee of $186 is needed at the time of registration.

The first one hour session will start the following Wednesday, May 25, at 1:00pm.

The Weight Watchers At Work 17-week, one-hour program is led by specially trained leaders who know first-hand the challenges of weight loss and have conquered them. Weekly meetings discuss how to make healthy choices and overcome challenges when eating by focusing on a nutritious food plan, behavioral support, a maintenance plan and group support.

Free eTools for 19-weeks is included during this series—some restrictions apply. Participants can join either the Monday or Wednesday group meetings, whichever suits their schedule for that week. For more information, please send e-mail to healthpromotion@worldbank.org.