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The Healthy Life Schools Challenge
Healthy Teachers + Healthy Students = Healthy Life. That’s the idea behind the third annual PacificSource Healthy Life Schools Challenge. Teachers and faculty from two school districts in Eugene/...
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Sharing Healthy Ideas at The Pear Blossom Festival
In Medford, OR, nothing brings out the crowds like the Pear Blossom Festival. The event marks the beginning of spring, and while we attend the event every year, it’s really, really nice when the...
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Veggie U expands to Montana
This spring Montana fourth graders got up close and personal with seeds, shoots, soil and even worms thanks to the Veggie U program. Six classes of fourth grade students across the state received a...
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Teachers as Role Models for Healthy Habits
Healthy Eating Two Oregon school districts—Bethel and Springfield—participated in a friendly Healthy Life Schools Challenge from April 14 to May 10. Teachers, faculty, and staff from 33 schools...
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Staying Active With The Capitol Classic
PacificSource was the presenting sponsor of the 2014 Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic – A Children’s Race. This past weekend a sea of bright orange racers filled Capitol Boulevard as kids, ages 6 to 14,...
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Bike to the Ballpark
Summertime brings a whole host of fun family outdoor activities- baseball games, picnics, biking, barbeques, and so much more. This summer, we’re bringing together two of our favorite warm weather...
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PacificSource Recognized on National Philanthropy Day
At PacificSource, healthcare goes far beyond providing insurance. We also believe in providing programs that help people stay well so they can live well. We believe in providing financial and...
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“Everybody can be great…because anyone can serve.” Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to...
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January is National Blood Donor Month, When Donations are Needed Most
Did you know that blood donations are only usable for a short period of time? Red blood cells have a shelf life of 42 days, so blood centers have a constant need for blood donations. (Platelets need to...
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Make a PACT to Prevent Birth Defects
Every 4 ½ minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect. In fact, 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect according to the CDC. This January is Birth Defects Prevention Month; we wanted to share...
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Let’s Have A Conversation About Your Heart
February is the month where we give heart shaped Valentine’s to the people we love and if you’re like me, you find yourself shamelessly eating conversation heart candies. Put down the candies and...
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Education and Research Key to Reducing Preterm Babies
Our very own Sheila Spear, Registered Nurse informs us of preterm births and what each of us can do, including going for a walk! Each year during the month of April, nearly 700 communities across the...
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Local Teachers Reach for the Veggies
Ever consider removing the unhealthy snacks in your life, and replacing them with fruits and veggies? Well, that’s exactly what local teachers have done these past four week! To eat healthy for...
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Walking and Running Their Way to a Healthy Lifestyle – The Ponderosa Pacers
Jennifer Stoor, a Physical Education teacher, created a culture of healthy and active living at Ponderosa Elementary School in the West Ada School District. She started a program in 2002 designed to...
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Making Fitness Fun
Marry Poppins once said, “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap, the job’s a game!” Whether you are tidying up the nursery or working out, there is a...
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Hot Tips to Stay Cool
No doubt about it, summer is in full swing. With sunny days and sweltering heat waves all I want to do is stand in the frozen food section of my grocery store. Since that’s not usually the best option,...
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Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap! – All You Need to Keep Your Skin Safe in the Sun
On days when I plan to be at the beach or pool I’m sure to cover every inch of my body with sunscreen – several times a day. I bring along the big Scarlett O’Hara hat, too, making sure my face has...
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September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
We all remember September 11th in different ways. What I remember most is how Americans came together to do whatever they could to help support one another. First responders headed to Ground Zero,...
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A Daily Moment of Peace
September is National Yoga Month. Our guest blogger, Sarah, finds her daily moment of peace by practicing yoga. Check out how yoga has brought peace and balance into Sarah’s life. Far too often we...
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Taste the Rainbow
When you plate is packed full of color, it makes your meal much more appetizing and helps pack your diet full of much needed nutrition. But have you ever wondered what all those colors represent when...
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