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.

WellnessWorks: Aetna Informational Sessions

Join the WellnessWorks: Aetna Informational Sessions and learn all about programs and information in store with our new partners. The sessions topics will 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. Sessions are held on Wednesday's beginning January 28 thru February 18. Join the the 10 a.m. meeting or 2 p.m. meeting.

Jan. 28 - Personal Health Solutions - All Staff
Feb. 4 - Platform Review and Wellness Works Health Coaches introduction and Lifestyle conditioning coaching - All Staff
Feb. 11 - Program Overview - All Staff
Feb. 18 - Platform Demo - All Staff

The Happy Life Challenge

WellnessWorks challenges you to engage in healthy actions and activities that make you happy daily. Joy and peace through acts of kindness and self-care can bring genuine happiness. Take the Happy Life Challenge and experience the joys of life, one action at a time from January 20 to February 15. How it works: Complete daily Happy Life Challenge actions and log them weekly to complete the challenge!

To participate:
First time Users must sign in at Aetna.com and scroll to Well-being resources and select “Aetna Health Your Way.” Or download the MyActiveHealth Wellness app from either the App Store or Google Play.

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 achieve your Health goals, and get your MyHealth100 Score. Visit Aetna.com, Well-being resources, where you can complete this confidential questionnaire each calendar year. Achieve your best Health in a whole new way.

Ready to explore Aetna Health Your Way today?

Just sign in at Aetna.com and scroll to Well-being resources and select “Aetna Health Your Way", then follow prompts to complete your health assessment.

For Mobile Account Access
You can also download the MyActiveHealth Wellness app from either the App Store or Google Play. However, you must register with Aetna first.

The WALKtastic Voyage around the World 2026

Support your department team for the WALKtastic Voyage around the World 2026, an epic cruise-themed challenge. Set sail and walk from coast to coast through the continents of the world. Teams will work to complete a combined distance of over 66 million steps in their travels. Grab your walking shoes and get going, whether it’s striding to work, incorporating walking meetings in the workplace or pacing around the living room, all steps contribute to the team’s total.

The Cruise Ship Virtual Route takes participants from dock to dock, where they have an opportunity to explore the lay of the land and the tourist attractions of the continents. Get ready for a prestige voyage to celebrate culture, experience and each other along the way.

Challenge Dates- TBA

For more information, contact WellnessWorks@miamidade.gov.

Wellness Educational Workshop

New Year, New You!

Prioritize your health this year by attending a WellnessWorks Wellness Educational Workshop at an MDC Location nearest you.

Workshops help you enhance your knowledge on healthy lifestyle subjects that include Goal setting, Heart health, Stress management, Physical activity and so much more.

See below MDC departments hosting a Wellness Educational Workshop in January:

Jan 15
Creating a Plan for Successful Healthy Living,
WASD Headquarters
3071 SW 38 Avenue, Miami, FL 33133 - Training Room 156A
Presentation 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Jan 21
Creating a Plan for Successful Healthy Living
Corrections Headquarters- 3505 N.W. 107th Avenue
Doral, Florida 33178
Presentation 11 a.m. - noon

Jan 27
Financial Wellness
Miami-Dade Public Library System Virtual Presentation
Presentation 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information, contact 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

- Christopher Runte, ISD/PIOD
- Margaret Rollins, CAHSD
- Sandrene Dukes, Commission on Ethics and Public Trust
- Aydil Oramaveliz, DSWM
- Richard Shannon, PROS
- Maylin Torres, ISD/PIOD
- Heather Tedlow, PROS
- Helene Roddenberry, WASD
- Tuli Chediak, Aviation
- Jahayra Butler, CAHSD
- Elena Angulo, JSD
- Ayisa Cook, MDCR
- Veronica Gonzalez, MDCR
- Maribel Alvarez, MDSO
- Brittany Bradley, PROS
- Ethel Price, MDSO
- Lisa Darling, Public Housing and Community Division
- Lin Li, DTPW
- Jacquline Marega Alexandre, ITD
- Rodolfo Tobon, Aviation
- Hans Gonzalez, Transportation and Public Works
- Ingrid Gibson, Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Lissette Gaeta, MDSO
- Christina Dalumpines, Economic Advocacy Trust
- Sandra Jackson, Aviation
- Brad Hadley, Parks, Reaction, and Open Spaces
- Ashley Pineda , Tax Collector
- Mavis Hopper, Transportation and Public Works
- Maricarmen Malcolm, Information Technology
- Giovanni Martinez, Water and Sewer
- Arturo Rojas, Communications Department
- Matthew Saller, Water and Sewer
- Olive Oddman Hamilton, Transportation and Public Works
- Sheyla Velasquez, Parks, Reaction, and Open Spaces
- Valerie Delvalle, Library
- Marillu Castillo, Internal Compliance
- Daisy Gomez, Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Maria Molina, Transportation and Public Works
- Brent Capley Library
- Vontressia Walker, CITT
- Gabrielle Grenn, PIOD
- Tatyana Yanovsky, WASD
- Lyset Diazaguero, CITT
- Quamieshia Dey, MDFR
- Anabel Miro, CAHSD
- Veronica FernandezBarquin, Tax Collector
- Everton Andrews, DTPW
- Ana Figueroa, WASD
- Gwendolyn Marshall Bailey, Library
- Rafaela Castellon, RER
- Michael Reis, WASD
- Gayna McDonald, SPD
- Yovanna Alvarez, Aviation
- James Naegely, Aviation Ana Lezcano, COC
- Yaimara Leon Quinones, WASD
- Ricardo Bohorques, DTPW
- Jessica Schultz, ICD
- Veronica Gonzalez, MDCR
- Marilu Castillo, ICD

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.

Wellness On Demand

WellnessWorks has created Wellness on Demand, a Microsoft Stream Channel for you to access wellness videos on exercise, stretching, meditation and wellness tips.

Health Coaching

If you want to eat better, be more active or take charge of your health- a health coach may help. Health coaching is available by telephone or email.

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 Coach:

Marlene Quintero, MS,
Health Coach Dietitian
Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
C:(305)546-2740
marlene.quintero@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.

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