The Travis County Wellness Program, CARE, is here to help you on your lifelong journey to better health. CARE offers you and your spouse the tools and support needed to live well.
The mission of the CARE program is to inspire, create and maintain a workplace environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices.
Develop and implement initiatives that encourage employees to make healthy choices.
You are encouraged to participate in wellness activities, use the tools and resources available, win prizes and ultimately enjoy the benefits of good health, through CARE. SMALL STEPS TO BIG CHANGES!
We CARE about helping you reach your health and fitness goals through progressive, realistic and lifelong lifestyle choices! CARE will help you get there by providing activities to focus on moving more, eating right and balancing life!
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Frances is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, as well as a Certified Diabetes Educator. She is excited to work with employees of Travis County, which is where she grew up, and where she currently resides. Through individualized counseling and worksite wellness activities, her goal is to provide you with a nonjudgmental space to work together to achieve your best health. Frances is available to meet with you to discuss nutrition and lifestyle behaviors you may want to address such as weight management, physical activity, healthy eating, and disease prevention. She can help you create and work towards your personal health goals.
As a part of the CARE Program Team, Frances will help you:
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"She is amazing and I am very grateful for the time she spends coming to see us. I also appreciate that she is able to fit into our busy work schedules."
"My health coach is very knowledgeable and informative. She has motivated me and helped me understand not to strive for perfection but to maintain a sustainable healthy eating habit. Extraordinary coach! A+"
"Frances was very easy to interact with. Had a lot of helpful resources and ideas. I feel comfortable to reach out to Frances if I need further advice in the future."
The Travis County CARE Champions are at the heart of our organization's health and well-being. CARE Champions are the inspirational voice for his/her department regarding employee health, well-being and work-life balance.
Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it's especially important if you're trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight.
Learn more about the Travis County Onsite Fitness Centers.
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Frances is available to meet with you to discuss any lifestyle behaviors you may want to improve such as weight loss, nutrition counseling, and disease prevention. Your Health Coach will help you create and achieve personal health goals.
Yes, all of your personal health information will be protected in accordance with HIPAA. None of your personal information will be shared with your employer.
The first appointment is in person and lasts 45-60 minutes. Any follow up appointments can be done in person or over the phone and usually last 10-30 mins.
We recommend that the first Health Coaching appointment takes place at your Travis County worksite. Frances will be able to travel to your location. Follow up visits can be done over the phone or in person.
Please note: Break rooms, cubicles, lobby's, etc. are not appropriate locations for health coaching appointments. Privacy is important as you will be discussing personal health information. Please reserve a private room prior to the appointment. If you would prefer to meet away from your specific location, you can request to meet with Frances at 700 Lavaca.
Depending on the time of year, Frances schedules appointments out from 1-3 weeks depending on her availability and your location.
The amount of visits will vary based on your specific health goals. There is no set "limit" of visits; your number of visits will be determined by your progress. The time between appointments will also be determined according to individual needs and progress.
Health Coaching appointments are free of charge, with no co-pay. It is a service that is included in your benefits offered by UnitedHealthcare and Travis County full time employees who are enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare medical plan.
Anyone who has UnitedHealthcare benefits with Travis County is eligible; i.e. Employees, spouses, retirees, dependents (over 18 years of age).
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Special exceptions can be made for those that work special shifts.
Frances is able to assist with making improvements to their overall health and wellness, and provide resources and recommendations based on your needs. She can work with you on setting and achieving nutritional, health, and fitness goals. In certain cases she may also refer you to your primary care doctor, employee assistance program, registered dietitian or onsite nurse.
Please contact Frances at frances.diep@traviscountytx.gov or (512) 854-5860.
Your onsite Health Coach will plan and implement worksite wellness events and activities such as:
