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March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect opportunity to explore the power of eating well. This month, we encourage you to try a new fruit, vegetable or healthy recipe-like the Pumpkin and Hemp Seed Energy Bites featured below!

PUMPKIN AND HEMP SEED ENERGY BITES

These tasty treats deliver a dose of satisfying protein, fiber and healthy fats.

Ingredients

  • 6 dates, pitted, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes then drained
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut plus more for rolling
  • 1 Tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. In a food processor, process the pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds into a meal. Add the soaked dates, coconut, almond butter, and vanilla.
  2. Process until the mixture forms a ball. If needed, add a tablespoon or two of water. Form into 12 balls and roll in coconut.
  3. Store in refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy!

Learn more delicious ways to get plant based protein at the Women's Health Fair on April 23-details below.

Join Us for the Women’s Health Fair on April 23

Do you have questions about nutrition, menopause, heart disease, pregnancy or female specific cancers? Come enjoy an evening of informative talks, cooking demos and an opportunity to talk with experts. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Space is limited so be sure to register!

  • When: Thursday, April 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Dignity Health Wellness Center, 21340 East Cliff Drive

Register here

The 2026 MyWellness Program Has Officially Begun!

Get ready to elevate your well-being! The moment we've all been waiting for is here! The MyWellness program officially launched on January 26, 2026. Are you ready to embark on a journey to a happier, healthier YOU?

  • The MyWellness program offers more than 100 ways to support your physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellness by helping you to find your joy.
  • Earn up to $450 in 2026 - You earn points by completing healthy activities, like mindfulness sessions, volunteering, healthy eating, tracking and physical activity.
  • It’s personalized and private - Delivered on the Personify Health platform, MyWellness gives you access to your private, personalized account from work, home, and via the Personify Health mobile app.

Click here to register.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to Learn Something New and Earn 500 Wellness Points?

Nourish your body and mind with the Master Your Meals: "5 Steps to Mastering Meal Prep" Webinar! Revolutionize your healthy eating

habits! Discover helpful cooking strategies, learn the benefits of meal prepping, and gain confidence in the kitchen.

  • Earn 500 MyWellness points just for watching and taking a short quiz!
  • Access via MyWellness > Programs > View All > Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Meal Prep.

March Healthy Habit Challenge: Balanced Meals

Inject some friendly competition and positive behavior change into your day! Focus on intentional eating with the Game Plan Challenge. Simply answer: "Did you come up with a plan for balanced meals today?"

  • When: March 9-15
  • Score Big: Earn 200 points for selecting "yes" on 5 out of 7 days!
  • Jump In: Head to Social > Challenges or spot it on your homepage card!

She.Is.Beautiful Registration is Open!

Get ready to join us for the 16th Annual She.is.beautiful 5k and 10k, proudly presented by Dignity Health. The race is set for May 9, 2026, but don’t wait to register—use the exclusive Dignity Health promo code: 
HUMANKINDNESS to save 25%.

To sign up, visit www.runsheisbeautiful.com., enter the promo code HELLOHUMANKINDNESS when prompted and click ‘apply’ before completing checkout.

 

Stay Strong this Spring with Free Employee Fitness Classes


Join us at the Dignity Health Wellness Center on East Cliff Drive for over 100 health and fitness classes including our Core, Spin, Strength Training and Stretching classes. Classes are free for CommonSpirit Health employees. Please call 831.457.7099 to
register.

 

Kickstart your exercise journey with a free gym orientation

Are you eager to begin your exercise program but feeling uncertain about where to start or how to operate certain equipment? Sign up for a complimentary gym orientation with one of our Clinical Exercise Physiologists. These 15-minute sessions will equip you with essential knowledge to safely embark on your fitness journey. Click here to register.

Massages in the Mezzanine  - Longer Massages & New Schedule!

Based on your feedback, we are pleased to announce that massage hours have been extended, and seated massages will now last 13 minutes.  

  • When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 12:00-5:00 p.m.
    Where: Mezzanine, above the main lobby
    Cost: 13 minutes for $20. 
  • Purchase massage tokens at Jazzland Coffee (Credit Card or Venmo).
    Click here to reserve massage time. Drop-in times are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Click here or use the QR code below to reserve massage time. Drop-in times are available on a first come, first serve basis.

QR Code for Massage for Employee Wellness

Wellness classes at the Dignity Health Wellness Center

Employee Wellness and PEP offer over 100 health and wellness classes, almost all of which are free. Click here to view the full list of classes offered through PEP. 

 

Calendar

View the complete schedule and registration information for classes, coaching, and massage on the calendar below. Please check the calendar below for days and times for current wellness classes at the DECC and at the Wellness Center. Please note the location for each class listing.

 

 

Offerings for Dominican Hospital Employees

Discounted Surf & Sup Lessons

Have you ever dreamed of riding the waves or gliding gracefully on a paddleboard? Catch the perfect wave of savings with a 15% discount at Capitola Surf and Paddle! Just scan the QR code or paddle over to www.capitolasurfandpaddle.com for more information.


 

 

Feel Supported Every Step of the Way with Lyra

Lyra can help you navigate everyday challenges & manage complex mental health issues. You and your eligible dependents can access 10 coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost. Click here to learn more and to see what other CommonSpirit Health team members have said about their experience with Lyra.

Discounted Gym Memberships Available

As a CommonSpirit Health employee, you have access to discounted gym memberships at popular brands like 24 Hour Fitness, Orange Theory and Club Pilates through LifeMart’s Active&Fit Direct program. Join Active&Fit Direct for free by using promo code FITFORFALL.

Pain Management Program from Kaia Health

Don't let chronic pain prevent you from reaching your goals. Kaia can help you manage your pain at home by offering a drug-free option with exercises for the body and mind. Earn 250 MyWellness points when you complete the Kaia self-assessment survey. Click here for more information.

Mindfulness Minute: Embracing Calm

Take a few mindful  minutes to embrace calm, using the helpful resources provided by Lyra, our mental health benefit provider. Sign up for Lyra and explore a five minute meditation, listen to  a soothing soundscape or take a moment to find relief through your breath. 

Meditation: Smiling Escape 
Soundscape: Summer Rain
Breathing Exercise: Circle 

Learn more about the mental health benefit support available to you and your eligible dependents and household members, at no cost to you, through Lyra. Once you sign in, you'll have access to a variety of mental wellness resources, exercises to practice resiliency, consultations on work-life topics and one-on-one sessions with a provider.  

Reserve Time in the Lactation Room

In order to ensure that all nursing moms have access to our lactation room at a time that is convenient to them, please sign up for a time slot in advance. As you enter the East entrance, the lactation room is on the left after you go through the first door on the left. Please click here to reserve your time.

Commuter Club

  • Dominican Hospital is pleased to announce that GO Santa Cruz County is now available as a benefit for all staff. Every time you log a carpool, transit, bike, or walk trip (or telecommute), you earn points towards the Commute Rewards Program. Points can be accumulated and redeemed for $5, $10 or $25 gift cards.
  • Register by visiting my.cruz511.org/s/dominican-hospital and joining the GO Santa Cruz County Dominican network. GO Santa Cruz County includes rewards and incentives, trip planning support, and a carpool matching tool.
  • The Go Santa Cruz County program has replaced our previous Commuter Club.

Sleep Better, Feel Better

Trouble sleeping? Unwind and recharge with a soothing meditation, learn tips to calm nighttime worries and anxieties. Check out these resources from Lyra and explore ways you can prioritize your sleep and mental health.

Questions?

If you have questions about wellness programming please contact [email protected] or [email protected].