Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Wellness Initiative Now is the wellness program for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It was implemented to promote personal well-being, fitness, and nutrition for all TDCJ employees.
View additional information about the FY 2012 Chairman's Olympic Challenge for TDCJ and WSD employees.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Over two million people are diagnosed each year. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Cancerous tumors may spread, invading and damaging nearby tissue. In some cases, skin cancers can spread to vital organs, becoming deadly. Over the past 31 years, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone however is not enough. Here are some additional skin cancer prevention tips:
To learn more about skin cancer and ways of prevention, visit the Skin Cancer Foundation's website at http://www.skincancer.org.
By the time HealthSelect members are 50 years old, it’s likely that two in 10 have high blood pressure, nearly three in 10 have high cholesterol, and four in 10 have diabetes. To help keep the odds on your side, check out the Wellness page on the ERS website.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released new physical activity guidelines for Americans.
The Human Resources Division receives a "Path for Success" award from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
Do you know how food portions have changed in 20 years?
Take this National Institute of Health quiz.
Page updated: 05/01/2012