CCS Employee Wellness Center
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Ascension
If you are concerned about potential exposure or want to better understand your symptoms, please call your personal physician – ask if virtual visits are available.
Or you can video chat with a physician 24/7 through Ascension Online Care without leaving home.
If you are unable to use Ascension Online Care, please call your local 24/7 Ascension COVID-19 hotline at (833) 981-0733, or call (317) 338-CARE. Our nurses and care teams have the most up-to-date screening information and can guide you to the best options for care and testing.
If an employee is showing signs of COVID-19 symptoms, the employee can participate in an online care visit, at no cost to the employee, through Ascension Online Care with the code CARMEL This visit is not intended for use by employees who seek care for non-COVID-related symptoms.
About Us
The Wellness Center provides a convenient, no cost option to the employee for acute, preventive, and wellness focused primary care services for all CCS employees and their families enrolled in the CCS Health Care Plan. The services provided can be shared with your personal primary care physician. This coordination can help you get healthy and stay healthy in all aspects of your life.
Reduced Clinic Hours of Operation:
Mon,Tues,Thurs: 2pm-6pm
Wed, Fri: 8am-12pm
*Reserved for medication pick ups and physician telephonic visits.
Telephonic Visits
Physicians, counselors, dietitians and exercise physiologists are doing telephonic visits. If you would like a telephonic visit with one of the Wellness Center Physicians, please leave your information on our voicemail at the Wellness Center, or send a request through the patient portal.
- Annual Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Sick Visits and Minor Injury (Non-Work Related)
- Laboratory Services
- Immunizations
- Chronic Disease Management
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And More – view complete scope of services
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Your clinical pharmacy specialist will provide an in-depth review of your medications, answer any medication-related questions, and help you reach your health-related goals.
- Physician may refer you for educational purposes or an adjustment of your medications for specific health reasons
- diabetes, high blood pressure, or elevated cholesterol
- You can make your own appointment to identify lower cost alternatives, tips to avoid side effects, potential medication interactions, or possible ways to simplify or optimize your medication regimen.
- Physician may refer you for educational purposes or an adjustment of your medications for specific health reasons
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- Commonly dispensed CCS Wellness Center Medication List
- Only prescriptions written by the Wellness Center physicians
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Fitness and Nutrition Consultation
Led by a Registered Dietitian or Exercise Specialist
Available in person or by telephone
Personalized to help you with:
- Weight loss
- Managing a chronic health condition
- An eating or exercise plan
Appointments range from 30 to 60 minutes and may be scheduled online, by phone (317) 571-4651, or with the staff at the Wellness Center
You must be established as a patient at the Wellness Center in order to be scheduled with the registered dietician or exercise physiologist/specialist.
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Virgin Pulse is an incentive program that works much like a frequent flyer program – except under the Virgin Pulse program; you get rewards for getting active and improving your wellbeing.
To get registered for the program, visit join.virginpulse.com/ccs. For additional questions, please contact Monica Cronin, at mcronin@ccs.k12.in.us
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Join our onsite group fitness classes to get in shape with our quality instructors.
We offer classes such as Indoor Cycling, Boot Camp, Pilates, Ballet Barre, Yoga, Zumba, Jazzercise, and Strength.
Classes are $3 per class for each session and are open to employees, their spouses, and retirees. Participants are also eligible to try a free class or join a class mid-session and have the class cost prorated.
Click here for our schedule of classes. To register for a class, click here.
For additional information or questions, please contact Monica Cronin at mcronin@ccs.k12.in.us.
- Group Fitness Instructor Biographies
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You won’t find a better deal anywhere in the city for personal training! (minimum 4-session purchase). And paying is easy–through payroll deduction!
- 1 person: $25/session
- 2 people: $12.50 (ea.)/session
- 3 people: $8.50 (ea.)/session
- 4 people: $6.50 (ea.)/session
Interested? Click here to fill out this quick personal training assessment form (this does not commit you). From this you will be matched with a trainer appropriate to your goals/interests!
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Nutrition Tips and Recipes While Working From Home
Work from Home: Nutrition Tips
Recipe: Vegetable Barley Soup (Tip: If you do not have barley, the following alternatives would also work: Brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, or farro.)
Recipe: Creamy Potato Soup (Tip: If you do not have fresh kale or spinach, use ~½ cup frozen.)
Recipe: Red Lentil Sloppy Joes (Tip: Use a red bell pepper instead of anaheim pepper.)
Recipe: Vegetarian Pot Pie (Tip: If you do not have almond flour, substitute for all-purpose or wheat flour.)
Recipe: Frozen Vegetable Coconut Curry (Tip: Serve over brown rice.)
Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry Bake (Tip: Use brown or wild rice.)
Recipe: Italian Turkey Meatballs (Tip: Use dried herbs if you do not have fresh available. 1 teaspoon dried herb or spice is equivalent to 1 tablespoon fresh.)
Recipe: Loaded Baked Sweet Potato (Tip: For a non-vegetarian option, add shredded chicken or lean ground turkey.)
Recipe: Spinach Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Casserole (Tip: Use lean ground turkey instead of ground beef.)
Recipe: Easy Oven Baked Fish with Tomatoes
Recipe: Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Recipe: Gluten-Free Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
Recipe: Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
Recipe: Healthy Apple Muffins
Recipe: Cowboy Caviar Dip – Vegan
Recipe: Easy Refried Beans
Recipe: The BEST Hummus!
Recipe: Homemade Granola Bars
Recipe: Frozen Banana Ice Cream
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Mental health is an important component to keeping you healthy overall.
Our licensed Behavioral Health Counselor has worked with children and adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs with her expertise including crisis intervention and assessment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and chemical dependency/recovery.
Please contact the clinic by phone (317) 571-4651 to schedule your first visit with the Behavioral Health Counselor.
All follow up visits will be scheduled directly with the counselor.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Stay connected and reach out if you need more support! If you are thinking of suicide, are worried about a friend or a loved one, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across America.
Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or the Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center at 317-338-4800.
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CCS has teamed up with Market Wagon for a special promotion now through the end of April—FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR HOME. Please see the attached flyer for more details.Market Wagon is a unique, online Farmers Market experience that is both fun and convenient for employees. You can shop ONLINE from nearly 200 farms and artisans local in your community—vegetables, dairy, eggs, and so much more!Click on the flyer for more details or just get started by clicking on www.marketwagon.com. Use the code CARMELCLAY at the checkout to get your delivery fee waived.
Appointments
Hours
| Monday: | 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 6:30am – 1:00pm |
| Thursday: | 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday: | 6:30am – 1:00pm |
Contact
| Phone: | (317) 571-4651 |
| Fax: | (317) 571-4381 |
| Address |
CCS Employee Wellness Center
515 E. Main Street
Suite 101
Carmel, IN 46032
Meet the Wellness Center Staff
Julia Theriot RN, BSN
Read BioOriginally from St. Louis, MO, Julia graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has extensive pediatric and adult nursing experience, having worked in hospitals in Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, St. Louis, MO and San Diego, CA. She also worked for Abbott Laboratories in a clinical consultant role and as a sales representative, and prior to coming to the CCS Wellness Center she worked at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN on the orthopedic, spine, and trauma floor.
Julia has been married for 27 years and has 3 children, all of whom attended Carmel Clay Schools. When she is not working she enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and spending time with family.
Dr. Elisabeth Prosser, MD
Read BioDr. Prosser attended Booneshaft Medical School and completed her Family Practice residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She has been board certified in Family Medicine since 1992. She joined the St Vincent Health Wellness and Preventative Care in 2012 after enjoying 20 years in private practice. She became certified in Lifestyle Medicine in 2017. She enjoys being with her family, eating good food, gardening, traveling and being outside.
Emily Stochel, MD
Read BioDr. Stochel is a native of Zionsville and a graduate of Zionsville Community High School. After four years in New Orleans at Tulane University, she came home to Indiana for medical school at IU. She did her family medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital, then completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at St. Vincent Sports Performance, giving her the knowledge to care for a broad range of musculoskeletal problems. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, TJ, and two boys, Liam and Jacob.
Dr. Stephan Zentner, MD
Read BioDr. Zentner is originally from North Dakota. After receiving his undergraduate degree at the University of North Dakota, he moved to Chicago and completed medical school at Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine. Having completed his family medicine residency in Lansing, MI, he was stationed with the Army at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN. Most recently he has been working with St. Vincent in their immediate care clinics. He enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and playing racquetball. He also is interested in serving the poor, and has been to Haiti several times on medical missions sponsored by his church and works locally with Gennesaret Free Clinics.
Amy Adamski, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Read BioAmy Adamski LCSW, LCAC received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Indiana University in 1993. She is currently certified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor. Amy has worked for St. Vincent Stress Center since 1996, where she has worked with children and adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. Her expertise includes crisis intervention and assessment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues and chemical dependency recovery. Amy currently lives in Westfield with her husband and 2 children.
Monica Cronin, Wellness Coordinator
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Maria Dykema, LMHC
Read BioMaria grew up in Europe and her native language is Hungarian. She has her undergraduate degree in education, and before pursuing graduate studies in counseling, she worked as a teacher in a Montessori School. Maria received a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and completed post-degrees studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. Maria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has been working at St. Vincent Stress Center since 2011 in acute inpatient and intensive outpatient care setting serving individuals across the lifespan. Her expertise includes providing assessments, crisis intervention, group counseling, individual counseling, helping with mood disorders and substance abuse issues. She loves spending time with her family, enjoys documentaries, hiking, gardening and travel.
Kathy Lowe, RN
Read BioOriginally from Columbus, Ohio, Kathy graduated from Mount Carmel School of Nursing. She spent the first 28 years of her career in Oncology/Hematology. In 2006 she was involved in opening the Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Treatment Center in central Ohio. Upon moving to Indianapolis, Kathy joined the St. Vincent Medical Grip as the Team Lead for the Broad Ripple Family and Internal Medicine practice before working at the Carmel Clay School Wellness Center. In her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Monica Porter, MA, RD, CD
Read BioMonica Porter, MA, RD, CD holds her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ball State University. As part of her education, Monica completed a dietetic internship based in Indianapolis where she gained experience working for Community Health Network, YMCA, and Purdue Extension of Marion County. Since becoming a Registered Dietitian, she has worked clinically, both inpatient and outpatient, for Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana and St. Vincent Medical Group. She strives to help each of her patients achieve their nutrition and wellness goals by providing nutrition education that is applicable to everyday life. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to, diabetes, weight management, cardiac health, and renal nutrition
Cathy Rowe, Medical Assistant
Read BioCathy was born & raised in Indianapolis. She attended Professional Careers Institute for Medical Assisting & became certified in 2015. Throughout her 30-plus years in medicine, Cathy has worked with physicians in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiothoracic surgery & outpatient settings. She is a certified Pilates instructor so she is very interested in wellness & preventative care. Cathy & her husband Don have 3 grown daughters & 2 adorable grandsons, Max & Jack. When she’s not working or teaching Pilates, she can be found making memories with family, walking her pups, volunteering in Sunday school, or knitting.
Health Tip
Computer Ergonomics: Protecting yourself from strain and pain while working at your computer
Computer ergonomics is the practice of adapting your computer set-up and workspace to fit your work needs to minimize physical stress. Many people sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day and don’t realize the strain they are putting on their neck, back, wrists or fingers. The following are guidelines for […]
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Computer Ergonomics: Protecting yourself from strain and pain while working at your computer
Computer ergonomics is the practice of adapting your computer set-up and workspace to fit your work needs to minimize physical stress. Many people sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day and don’t realize the strain they are putting on their neck, back, wrists or fingers. The following are guidelines for adjusting your workstation to make a more comfortable and safe environment:
Desk
Allow room for clearance of your thighs, knees, and feet. If you do not have an adjustable desk, use sturdy boards or blocks to raise it. Your feet should be flat on the floor. If you cannot adjust your chair or desk, use a footrest, small stool or stack of books until your upper legs are parallel and feet flat.
Chair
Select a chair that supports your back in a relaxed but upright position with a slight arch. You can use a lumbar roll or rolled towel behind your back to aid in this support. If your chair has armrests, adjust them so your elbows are at a 90 degree angle, forearms parallel to the floor and wrists supported. A foam pad or wrist rest can be used instead if you don’t have armrests on your chair.
Monitor
Position the monitor directly in front of you at eye level, approximately 18 inches away. If you wear bifocals, lower the monitor an additional 1 to 2 inches.
Keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse should be placed on the same surface with the mouse close to the keyboard. Keep wrists straight, arms close to your body, and hands at or slightly below the levels of your elbows when typing. Type with light strokes and keep your muscles relaxed. Try alternating which hand you use to operate the mouse by moving the mouse to the other side of the keyboard.
Telephone
To avoid cradling the phone between your head and neck, place your phone on speaker or consider using a headset.
Other things to consider:
Change up your work patterns by decreasing time at the computer. This can be done by breaking up your work into smaller segments and switching between tasks that require different motions.
Get moving! At least every 10 minutes, take a 10-20 second break. Take your hands off the keyboard and move! Every 30-60 minutes, take a 2-5 minute break to stretch and/or walk around.
Exercise at your computer. The following are exercises you can do at your desk to avoid injury and strain.
Neck and Shoulders:
- Neck Rotation: Slowly rotate your head as far as comfortable to the right, then left.
- Shoulder Rotation: Circle your shoulders, then reverse directions.
- Head Side to Side: Bend your neck so left ear approaches left shoulder, then repeat for right. Add a little resistance by pressing your hand against the side of your head.
Back:
- Shoulder Squeeze: Raise your arms in front of body, with elbows bent and thumbs up. Pull elbows back, squeezing shoulder blades together. Hold for a few seconds then release.
- Stretch Up: Sit up straight and imagine a cable attached to the top of your head. Gradually stretch to be as tall as possible, hold for a few seconds, then relax.
Arms:
- Arm Relaxation: Drop your arms and hands to your sides. Gently shake them for a few seconds.
- Arm Rotation: Raise your arms in front of your body. Rotate arms so palms face up, then rotate so backs of hands face each other.
Hands and Wrists:
- Wrist Flex: With your elbows on desk, gently use left hand to bend right hand back toward forearm. Hold for a few seconds, then relax. Repeat on other side.
- Finger Fan: Spread your fingers as far apart as possible, hold, then clench fists, then release.
Sources: https://uhs.umich.edu/computerergonomics, https://www.mayoclinic.org/