Employee Wellness
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Upcoming Events
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.
Ready to Learn Something New and Earn 500 Wellness Points?
Explore the new, on-demand Wellness Webinar: Social Media and Mental Health
- Reward: Earn a fantastic 500 Wellness points after watching and completing a short quiz!
- Access: Simply log in to MyWellness, then go to Programs >View All > Webinar: Social Media and Mental Health.
February Healthy Habit Challenge: Plant Power!
Let's get green! This challenge encourages you to add more "plant power" to your life.
- Dates: February 9th – 15th
- The Challenge: Simply answer this daily question: “Did you find ways to incorporate plants into your diet, home, or lifestyle today?”
- Reward: Earn 200 points for participating and selecting "yes" for 5 out of the 7 days.
- Access: Go to Social > Challenges or find the card on the MyWellness homepage.
Cultivating Well-Being Summit: Rooted in Purpose, Growing in Unity
Explore how we can reconnect, restore, and reimagine what’s possible when we are united in spirit, shared goals, and our
commitment to each other.
- Earn 500 MyWellness points for attending!
- When: February 12th, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT
- Register: Click here to register
The Great CommonSpirit Step Tour!
The first-ever nationwide CommonSpirit step challenge is nearly here! Virtually walk across our ministry, starting in Chicago, to
connect, improve our health, and celebrate our shared mission.
- Registration Opens: February 16th
- Challenge Dates: February 23rd – March 22nd
- Materials: Challenge materials will be available soon!
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 Year 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.
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].