APS Employee Wellness

🐶Puppy love for our amazing Food & Nutrition Services Department & at M&O for blood pressure screens.💞 Thank you, High Desert Dog Therapy! APS offers pet therapy for schools and departments. To fill out a request, click this link and scroll toward the bottom of the page. aps.edu/staff/employee…

😴🛌Sleep, stress & emotional well-being influence how your body responds to exercise by regulating recovery & motivation. High stress & poor sleep impair performance & increase injury risk. ➡️Moderate activity improves sleep quality and emotional resilience.

On this beautiful first day of Spring, some of us might be looking to clear out a few cobwebs and take on a bit of clutter control. 🧹 🌞Check out the APS Employee Wellness event calendar over the next two weeks for great ideas on how to de-clutter for mental, emotional, and physical well-being! aps.edu/staff/employee… #buildin2026 #mentalhealth #clutterfreeliving

It's International Day of Happiness🌞! Notice nothing on the list below has anything to do with doomscrolling news & social media, so after viewing this post, you have permission to promptly turn off the digital noise, take an extra sip of magical morning elixir, sing a little fun tune, check out the beautiful sky, and give yourself a split second (or more) of gratitude. 💛

Check out what our APS employees say about Hinge Health! Hinge Health is a virtual physical & exercise therapy program offered at no cost to employees & eligible dependents covered under APS Medical Benefits. aps.edu/wellness #buildin2026 #mobilityandmovement

📣It's time to get on the 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! 🌄 This three-week steps challenge runs from April 6 through 26 with awesome prizes and school chair massages up for grabs! 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: ➡𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. The top high school, middle/K-8, and elementary school will each win a chair massage in May! 💫The more teams and steppers a school has, the better chance of winning! ➡ 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 wellness-focused activities for those who can't participate in a step challenge will be available. ➡ Register on 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘 and join the 𝐴𝑃𝑆 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝! Check the March Wellness Newsletter and get ready to step your way into purpose, meaning, and joy! aps.edu/staff/employee… #buildin2026 #stepchallenge #thrifting

Refresh & reset with this 5-minute stretch break! youtube.com/live/Bp2D2WQkD…

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.!😳 APS Benefits covers the cost of preventive colorectal cancer screens. Depending on age and risk factors, less invasive testing may be an option for you. Schedule your visit today & get a colon cancer screen! aps.edu/wellness #buildin2026 #coloncancerawareness

Whole food nutrition, limiting high-sugar and processed foods, is the foundation for long-term health, disease prevention, and well-being. If you're struggling with food choices, APS offers free health coaching! Check your resources by visiting aps.edu/wellness #buildin2026 #foodismedicine #nutritionawareness

Combining strength and cardiovascular training supports heart health, muscle mass, and long-term function. And, keeps your workouts fresh, functional, and efficient. #buildin2026 #HeartHealth #StrengthAndCardio

Seriously, I can't think of a better way to celebrate☘️

Good posture isn’t rigidity. It’s variety, alignment, and regular movement throughout the day. Struggling with pain from poor posture? Check out the APS Hinge Health virtual therapy program. aps.edu/wellness

This isn't an "old person's" cancer. 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are now under the age of 55. If you're covered under APS medical benefits, colorectal screening is covered, and depending on age and risk factors, less invasive testing may be an option. Schedule a virtual or in-person visit! aps.edu/wellness #cancerprevention #knowyourbenefits

We can see fitness progress through better energy and movement quality — not just next-day soreness. #TrainSmart #ProgressNotPain #mindsetshift #buildin2026 #thriftanditerate

Persistent fatigue or stalled progress may signal under-fueling. Food supports performance and recovery. For nutrition guidance, APS offers free health coaching! Visit aps.edu/wellness. #Nutritionawareness #buildin2026

This came across my feed today💞 ➡️Proof there is so much love and hope in our world when we choose to see it.

Happy Friday - Coffee cups up!☕😀

Chronic lack of sleep (less than 7 hours) significantly increases risks for severe diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, and stroke. It weakens the immune system, promotes cognitive decline (dementia), and increases the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. If you're struggling with sleep, APS offers several wellness coaching resources that may help. Visit aps.edu/wellness. #buildin2026 #sleepbetterfeelbetter #diseaseprevention