WellnessWorks Resources
The mayor's WellnessWorks Initiative aims to engage Miami-Dade County employees on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through the educational, wellness and recreational programs and facilities brought to you by County government.
10th annual Sunrise 5K Dash & Family Fun Day presented by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
- Early registration opens Aug. 8 to Sept. 1
- General registration runs Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, before the start time
WellnessWorks: Aetna Informational Sessions
Learn all about programs and information in store with our new partners. The session topics include the program overview, the features and platform, which includes a mobile app, Personal Health Solutions, Wellness Works Health Coaches introduction and Lifestyle conditioning coaching.
View session recordings below:
Mind and Mood – “Practice Stress Management Well Being Challenge”
Reset your mindset about stress during September by joining the Mind and Mood – “Practice Stress Management Well-Being Challenge.” Reframe your thoughts about stress by viewing it not as a challenge but as an obstacle you can overcome.
To complete the challenge, attest weekly in the Aetna Health Your Way platform or app that you have completed three stress management activities and log them for at least 20 days from Sept. 7-Oct. 4. Complete the challenge to earn 100 points!
Sign in at Aetna.com, scroll to Well-being Resources and select Aetna Health Your Way. You can also download the MyActiveHealth Wellness app from the App Store or Google Play to participate.
Fend off the flu this season
Seasonal illness may be heading your way. Armor up by getting the flu vaccine to protect your health and wellness. Take preventive measures against the flu by getting your flu shot at a County location, your local CVS, another pharmacy retailer or your doctor’s office.
Earn one completion toward the three completions required for the quarterly $250 raffles. Employees who complete the self-attestation by December 15, 2026, will automatically be entered into the Wellness Mystery Prize Raffle Drawing.
For your convenience, MDC WellnessWorks will host flu shot clinics at the following County locations in September:
Sept. 17
WASD HQ
3071 SW 38 Avenue, Miami, FL 33146
Parking: Garage in rear of building
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Register
Sept. 30
OTV North
701 NW 1st Court, 1st floor, Miami, FL 33136
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Register
Sizzle Your Waist Challenge
See how your biometric measurements can help you win the Sizzle Your Waist Challenge from July 20 to Dec. 1. Employees must complete their spring and fall biometric screenings because waist circumference measurements from those screenings will determine the winner, and the participant with the greatest loss of inches will receive a Mega Swag Bag from WellnessWorks. First-time users can sign in at Aetna.com, go to well-being resources, select Aetna Health Your Way or use the MyActiveHealth app, then choose the Sizzle Your Waist Challenge and attest they completed both screenings.
For more information, email WellnessWorks@miamidade.gov.
Personal Health Assessment
Take your personal health assessment—an online tool that helps you understand your current health status, choose a personalized pathway to support your health goals and receive your MyHealth100 score. Visit www.Aetna.com and create an account, or log in if you already have an existing account. Select the Health and Wellness tab at the top of the page, then scroll to Wellness Tools and choose Aetna Health Your Way. You can complete this confidential questionnaire once each calendar year. Achieve your best health in a whole new way.
Ready to explore Aetna Health Your Way today? Sign in at Aetna.com, select the Health and Wellness tab at the top of the page, then scroll to Wellness Tools and choose “Aetna Health Your Way.” You may also download the MyActiveHealth Wellness app from the App Store or Google Play.
For additional details, review the flyer or email WellnessWorks@miamidade.gov.
Wellness Educational Workshop
Workshops help you enhance your knowledge on healthy lifestyle topics including goal setting, heart health, stress management, physical activity and more.
See below for Miami-Dade County departments hosting a Wellness Educational Workshop in September:
Diabetes Management
Miami-Dade Corrections Headquarters — 3505 NW 107th Ave., Doral, FL 33178
Presentation: 11 a.m.–noon
Free individual coaching appointments: 12:30–3 p.m.
Sept. 3
Know and Control Your Cholesterol Numbers
Stephen P. Clark Center — 111 NW 1st St., Miami, FL 33128, Room 18-4
Noon–1 p.m.
Sept. 8
Know and Control Your Cholesterol Numbers
OTV North Building — 701 NW 1st St. Court, Miami, FL 33136, First Floor Conference Room, Front Room 130
Presentation: 11–11:45 a.m.
Free individual health coaching: 12:30–2 p.m.
Sept. 15
Healthy Habits to Manage Hypertension
DTPW Central Garage, The Rosa Park Building — 3300 NW 32nd Ave., Miami, FL 33142
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sept. 17
Know and Control Your Cholesterol Numbers
3071 SW 38th Ave., Miami, FL 33133 — Training Room 156A
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sept. 24
Know and Control Your Cholesterol Numbers
Aviation — Virtual
11 a.m.–noon
Sept. 29
Setting the Table for Heart Health
Library — Virtual
2–3 p.m.
Biometric Screenings
Employees who are insured by Aetna are eligible for the free screening that includes:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Blood sugar
- Body mass index
- Massage
Sept. 2
Water and Sewer Department (Lejeune)
3575 S. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33133, Cafeteria
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 3
Elections Training & Support (TSC)
9835 NW 14th Street, Miami, Florida 33172, Employee Lounge
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 10
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue HQ
9300 NW 41st St., Doral, FL 33178, Training Building, Room 1-002
10 p.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 16
WASD AOP
6800 SW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33173, Room: 1st Floor Lunchroom for Biometrics
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To register
Sept. 17
WASD HQ
3071 SW 38 Avenue, Miami, FL 33146, Room: Training Room 156B
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 22
DTPW (Coral Way Garage)
2775 SW 74th Avenue, 1st Building, 1st Floor, Room: Driver’s Room
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 23
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office HQ
9105 NW 25 Street, Doral, FL, Room: MDSO Auditorium
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To register
Sept. 24
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK)
7000 NW 41 Street, Miami, FL 33166
noon – 5 p.m.
To register
Sept. 29
DTPW Northeast Garage
360 NE 185th, Miami, FL 33179, Room: Driver’s Room
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
Sept. 30
OTV North
701 NW First Ct., Miami, FL 33128
Room: Back Room 130
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To register
For more information, email WellnessWorks@miamidade.gov.
WellnessWorks Incentive Winners
Congratulations to the annual winners of $500 for completing 75 points in all four quarters of 2025 and all fourth quarter winners of $250 for earning 75 points or more.
To enter for a chance at winning the quarterly or annual prize, complete 3 completions worth of WellnessWorks events or challenges each quarter, 2026-2027
(i.e., personal health assessment, biometric screenings, webinars, step challenges, biggest winner challenge). 25 points will equal 1 completion.
2025 Q 1-4 and Annual Winners
WellTalks
WellTalks are wellness talks provided by our EAP team. Find mental health tips, coping strategies, meditations and short videos dedicated to improving and maintaining your emotional wellness.
Health Coaching
Specialties include:
- Stress management
- Weight management
- Nutrition education
- Smoking cessation
- Healthy lifestyle & behavior modification
- Disease prevention/management
- Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol
- Meal planning
To make an appointment, call or email health coaches directly or email WellnessWorks@miamidade.gov for more information.
Coaching sessions are private. Our coaches are HIPAA-Certified and ensure that all information remains completely confidential. No personal health information is shared with Miami-Dade County.
Health Coaches:
Marlene Quintero, MS
Health coach dietitian
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cellular: 305-546-2740
marlene.quintero@aetna.com
Jeremie Etienne, BS, NCSF-CPT, WC, HC
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cellular: 305-970-2175
Jeremie.Etienne@aetna.com
Zoey Jackson, MS, ACSM EP-C
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cellular: 786-575-7460
Zoey.Jackson@aetna.com
Jalessa McCathen, MPH, HSA, CHES
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cellular: 305-988-1595
Jalessa.Mccathen@aetna.com
Nathalie S. Sterbling, NBC-HWC
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cellular: 305-322-3466
Nathalie.Sterbling@aetna.com
To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, email takia.burnett@miamidade.gov five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also use the Florida Relay Service by calling 711.
WellnessWorks
Michael Bello
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street,
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2352 | michael.bello2@miamidade.gov
