By Mary Beth Tollise, Clerk’s Office
I’ve had the same doctor since I was 19. I have 5 wonderful granddaughters now, so you can guess how long this doctor has known me, my habits and my...
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2019
Posted in Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Hillary Tracey
YourChoice Health Plan Member
My journey began back in June 2019. My husband had been pushing me to start taking care of myself. After months of him trying to get...
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2019
Posted in Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Marci Nauman
Communications Coordinator
This year we challenged you to consider donating your leftover Halloween candy to soldiers overseas rather than snacking on it over the next couple...
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Posted in Benefits News, Success Stories
Christine FritzWellness Manager
While participating in “programs” can be beneficial, we are learning from experience and industry that they are not always the answer to creating a sense of...
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2019
Posted in Benefits News, Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Mark TarmanYourChoice Member
My wife Sharon introduced me to health coaching. She’s works for the county and she’s been working with Mirabai for a while. I saw her health and stress level...
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Posted in Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Since the launch of Health First in Fall 2018, more than 150 individuals have engaged in the personalized plan to help improve their lab values. The personalized plan is designed for those whose...
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2019
Posted in Benefits News, Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Joshua Tracey
Utilities
Let’s start by looking back 3 years ago. I was at the gym every day, eating healthy and at that point, in the best shape I had ever been in. I weighed...
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Posted in Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Let’s give a round of applause to the 21 Manatee County participants in the 2019 Healthy Wage $10,000 challenge. Combined, they lost over 300 pounds – an average of 14.6 pounds per person...
Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2019
Posted in Success Stories
Eileen HansenUtilities
Health Coaching with Mirabai helped me define what was important and pressing for me to change if I wanted to live healthier. She helped me organize my thoughts so I was...
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Posted in Nutrition, Success Stories
Marci NaumanCommunications Coordinator
Back in October, we challenged you to step on the scale and then maintain your weight through the holidays. At a time when most people gain a few pounds, 250...
Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019
Posted in Success Stories
Diana RobinsonProperty Management
I started health coaching with Mirabai for a variety of reasons: high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, A1C creeping up, and weight loss, which...
Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2019
Posted in Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories
Marci NaumanCommunications Coordinator
November 13 – 18 was Kindness Challenge week, where we challenged you to intentionally show kindness to your world, co-workers, self, community,...
Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018
Posted in Success Stories
Marci Nauman
Communications Coordinator
This year we challenged you to consider donating your leftover Halloween candy to soldiers overseas and our local food bank rather than snacking on...
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2018
Posted in Benefits News, Success Stories
Pam KanarrManatee County Sheriff's Office
With the combination of lifestyle changes and Bariatric Surgery I went from 237lbs, size 22-24 clothes, to 154lbs. I have lost 83lbs and now I wear a...
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2018
Posted in Success Stories
Marci NaumanCommunications Coordinator
Back and knee pain affect almost 50% of American’s every year and can prevent you from doing the things you love. For some, it’s...
Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Posted in Benefits News, Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Success Stories