[IDHR] March Gem Connection Newsletter

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Audience: All state employees
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Thank you for reading the Gem Connection, inside this issue you will find:


  *   March Health and Wellbeing Tips
  *   EAP Training Opportunities
  *   IDeal College Savings Information
  *   Idaho Transportation Department Highlight
  *   Recipe of the Month: Beef and Asparagus Pasta Toss
  *   Book of the Month: “Lincoln on Leadership”

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March 2024
The Gem Connection is a new monthly newsletter for State of Idaho employees. Each issue will share employee program updates, helpful tips, agency highlights, and other interests like recipes, professional development recommendations, and more. This is your go-to source for staying connected with what matters to you at work and across the ‘Gem State!’
News to Know
Better Health Starts Here
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March isn't just about college basketball; it's also the perfect time to slam dunk your health goals! This month we’ll focus on making nutritious choices, defending against colorectal cancer, safeguarding our homes against poisons, and protecting our kidney health.
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Health and wellness tips provided by
Blue Cross of Idaho<https://www.bcidaho.com/>
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Employee Assistance Program
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BPA Health, the state’s Employee Assistance Program provider, is offering free, online trainings for employees and managers in March! Topics include Understanding Your EAP, Healthy Boundaries and Work Life Balance, and Bonding with Pets.
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Employee Assistance Program information provided by
The Idaho Office of Group Insurance<https://ogi.idaho.gov/> & BPA Health<https://www.bpahealth.com/>
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Ideal College Savings
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IDeal provides built-in tax advantages, flexible uses, and easy enrollment that can help make education and training attainable for all Idahoans.
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College savings tips provided by
IDeal Idaho College Savings Program<https://www.idsaves.org/>
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Agency Highlight
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Recipe of the Month
Beef & Asparagus Pasta Toss
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Recipe provided by
The Idaho Beef Council<https://www.idbeef.org/>
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Book of the Month
“Lincoln on Leadership”
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Recommendation provided by
Jana Huffaker
DHR Learning & Development Manager
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