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Manatee YourChoice offers programs and events to power your healthy lifestyle!

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Gain simple access to the tools and support you need to enhance your wellbeing from the inside out.  Our programs help you make the most of your benefits while prioritizing your overall health.
 
Our sessions are designed to fit your workday - join from your desk, home, or any remote location.  Convenient lunchtime Zoom sessions make it easy to participate without disrupting your schedule.
 
Explore our upcoming events below!
Manatee YourChoice Benefits & Wellness Expo
Explore your benefit options for the upcoming plan year and take charge of your wellbeing. This event offers something for everyone—from health benefits and retirement planning to fun for the whole family.
 

Meet with benefit specialists, registered dietitians, health coaches, personal trainers, chiropractors, LAMP counselor, Care Team—and don’t miss out on relaxing chair massages!  This is your ONE-STOP-SHOP for all things wellbeing!  There will also be kids' activities, valuable resources, and much more.

When:  September 17th
Time:  4pm - 7pm
Location:  Bradenton Area Convention Center
 

August Events

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Webinar - Mindful Eating 
Rediscover a Healthy Relationship with Food
Hosted by: Wellness Journeys

 

Mindful eating creates space between our triggers and our actions.  Experience ways to be present with food for:

  • Weight Loss
  • Better digestion
  • Stress management
  • Enjoyment and appreciation
When: August 28th
Time:  11am - 12pm
Where:  Zoom

 

Register Here

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September Events

Brain Health Workshop
The Prevention of Alzheimer's
Hosted by: Wellness Journeys

 

Protect Your Brain.  Enjoy Life.  Alzheimer's is the fastest-growing epidemic in the West - but the brain changes begin decades before symptoms appear.  The time to act is now.  Learn the tools for prevention and maintaining a healthy brain, including:

  • Gut Microbiome - How it influences our brain
  • Environmental Toxins - Identifying them and how to avoid them
  • Sleep - The most important time to repair damage
  • Stress - The best ways to manage our chronic stressors
  • Exercise - How movement creates healing brain chemicals
When: 2 Week Course - 9/23, 9/25, 9/30, 10/2
Time:  12 - 1pm
Location:  Zoom
 
 
Eligibility: Employees regardless of health plan status and YourChoice Health Plan Members
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Nutrition Workshop:
How to Avoid "The Holiday 10"
Hosted by: Natalia Garcia

 

Ah, the holidays – a time of joy, festivities, and, let's be honest, a smorgasbord of tempting treats that can make our waistlines a bit uneasy. While the infamous “Holiday 10” might sound like an exaggeration, a few extra pounds can sneak in if we're not aware. A hearty holiday meal can pack around 2,600 calories, and let's face it, who's counting when the table is laden with delights? 

In this 2 week workshop, Natalia Garcia, RDN, will share some of her best tips to maintain your health and weight during the holiday season.

When: 2 Week Course - 9/23, 9/30
Time:  12 - 1pm
Location:  Zoom
 
 
Eligibility: Employees regardless of health plan status and YourChoice Health Plan Members
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Webinar - Financial Workshop
"Investing 101:  A Beginner's Guide"
Break down the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in an easy-to-follow format.
 
Upon registering you will be sent a link to access the webinar.
 
 
When:  September 23rd
Time:  11am - 12pm
Location:  Zoom 
 
Limited to the first 99 registrants! 
Eligibility:  Open to all Employees and Members on the YourChoice Health Plan. 
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November Events

Webinar - Financial Workshop
"Year-End Tax Planning:  Wrapping Up the Year Wisely"
 
Upon registering you will be sent a link to access the webinar.
 
 
When:  November 6th
Time:  12pm - 1pm
Location:  Zoom 
 
Limited to the first 99 registrants! 
Eligibility:  Open to all Employees and Members on the YourChoice Health Plan. 
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Watch Previously Recorded Webinars:

Financial Workshop

Hosted by:  Workplace Money Coach

"Start Strong, Stay Strong"
Your Financial Game Plan for the Year Ahead
 
 
Financial Workshop
Hosted by:  Workplace Money Coach
"Catch-Up Strategies:  Retirement Planning for Late Starters"
Strategies to start the year with clear financial priorities and habits.
 
 
 
Financial Workshop
Hosted by:  Workplace Money Coach
"The Ultimate Family Budget Blueprint"
Equip yourself with tools and strategies to create a sustainable household budget that works for everyone.
 

Webinar - Breaking Old Habits
The Art of Getting Unstuck
Hosted by: Wellness Journeys

 

Learn how to break the habits you want to change. Understand how negative patterns are ingrained to protect us, and how self-regulation and self-kindness get us unstuck and create the changes we want.  Where could you be in 3 months, 6 months, even 1 year if you brokefree from habits keeping you stuck?

Come Learn:

  • Why self-criticism keeps us tied to the things we don’t want (it’s about brain science!)
  • Importance of seeing yourself with the change before they show up
  • The powerful “Name Why You Want It” method
  • 5 simple action steps that can get you unstuck

Watch Webinar

Webinar - Quiet the Inner Critic
Tools for Inner Ease & Emplowerment 
Hosted by: Wellness Journeys

 

Tired of Negative Self-Talk?

Self-criticism drains your energy—and it doesn’t lead to real change. In this class, discover why it backfires and how to transform that inner voice into a powerful ally. You’ll gain science-backed tools to reduce stress, build confidence, and feel more supported from within.

You'll Learn To:

  • Understand how self-criticism affects the brain
  • Recognize the Inner Critic's roots in safety and perfectionism
  • Use a 4-step method to shift negative self-talk
  • Practice a healing visualization for inner strengt

Watch Webinar

Mindful Eating Webinar
Rediscover a Healthy Relationship with Food
Hosted by:  Wellness Journeys
 
Mindful eating creates space between our triggers and our actions.  Experience ways to be present with food for:
  • Weight Loss
  • Better digestion
  • Stress management
  • Enjoyment and appreciation

Watch Webinar

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Manatee YourChoice Health Plan members receive up to 20 visits with a Network Registered Dietitian each calendar year.  The first 5 visits are free!

Click the link below to learn more about your nutrition benefit.

All members of the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan receive 5 personal training sessions per calendar year at no cost.

Click the link below to learn more about your personal training benefit.

Manatee YourChoice Health Plan members receive up to 20 visits with a Network Registered Health Coach each calendar year. 

Click the link below to learn more about your health coaching benefit.

Manatee County Government Employees and YourChoice Health Plan members receive 5 counseling sessions at no cost each calendar year.

Click the link below to learn more about your behavioral health benefit.