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.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Build Emotional Wellness and Thrive
Please join us at the Build Emotional Wellness and Thrive event on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on the 18th Floor of the Stephen P Clark Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stop by the Emotional Wellness table to recharge, destress and take a moment in your day to relax and engage in learning more about caring for your emotional health and well-being and learn more about the support available for county employees and their families.
Visit the IThrive table to celebrate and learn how we thrive here at the County.
Then, support your mind/body connection with WellnessWorks and on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on the 18th Floor of the Stephen P Clark Center from 10 am – 2 pm.
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:
Biggest Winner Challenge 2026
WellnessWorks invites you to improve your health and fitness by joining the Biggest Winner Challenge 2026, a 12‑week program designed to help you burn fat or gain muscle from April 27 through July 31.
Participants may compete in both an individual and a team challenge. The individual challenge includes location‑based winners as well as Countywide winners. The team challenge is Countywide only.
Rewards
- Individual Awards:
The top participant in each category percent fat loss and percent muscle gain—at each location will receive a $300 incentive.
The Countywide winner in each category will receive a total of $600 ($300 location award plus a $300 grand prize). - Team Awards:
The team with the highest results Countywide in each category will be named the Biggest Winner Team and awarded a team trophy. Each team member will also receive a WellnessWorks mega swag bag.
Registration
Registration is open from March 30 through April 24.
To register, contact your department’s Wellness Liaison to join your department’s team and be added to the registration form.
Assessments
Participants must complete both the initial and final assessments to be eligible.
- Initial assessment week: April 27–May 1
- Final assessment week: July 27–31
Mind and Mood – “Practice Stress Management” Wellbeing Challenge
To participate:
- First-time users: Sign in at Aetna.com, scroll to Well-being Resources, and select “Aetna Health Your Way,” or download the MyActiveHealth Wellness app from 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 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.
The WALKtastic Voyage around the World 2026
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.
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
- May 5
PIOD Trade Shop Facility
3501 N.W. 46th St., Miami, FL 33142
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - May 6
COC District Courthouse (Hialeah)
11 E. 6th St., Hialeah, FL 33010
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - May 6
DTPW Lehman Center
6601 N.W. 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33166
Noon- 4 p.m. - May 12
Aviation (Concourse D)
2100 N.W. 42nd Ave., Miami, FL 33142
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - May 13
MDCR Maya Building
1351 N.W. 78th Ave., Doral, FL 33125
Noon- 4 p.m. - May 14
MDCR Doral Office Plaza
3505 N.W. 107th Ave., Miami, FL 33178
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. - May 20
COC District Courthouse (North Dade)
15555 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33160
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - May 28
PROS Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177
Florida Room A, B & C (Bldg. next to ticketing)
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. - May 29
DSWM Mosquito Control
8901 N.W. 58th St., Miami, FL 33178
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wellness Educational Workshop
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 April:
May 12
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street Miami, 18th floor Room 18-4
Noon - 1 p.m.
May 12
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
Overtown Transit Village North
701 NW 1st Ct., Miami, FL 33136, First Floor, Conference Room 130
Presentation 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Free Health Coaching Appointments - 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
May 14
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
3071 SW 38th Avenue, Miami, FL 33133 - Training Room 156A
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. presentation
Health coaching table 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 19
Mental Health Resources to Care for your Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
Library - Virtual
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
May 20
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
5680 SW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33173, 2nd Floor Breakroom
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Presentation and Health Coaching 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 21
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
Aviation - Virtual
11 a.m. - noon
May 27
Reduce Stress and Increase Calm
Overtown Transit Village North
Northeast Transit Bus Operations, 360 NE 185th Street, Miami, FL 33179
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 28
Zumba Exercise Class
Miami-Dade County Corrections Headquarters
3505 NW 107th Ave., Doral, FL 33178
4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Free Health Coaching 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For more information visit: 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
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
