III-A

Hope and Learned Resilience (FR Focus)
2026-08-25 11:58 (America/Boise)
How to move beyond stressed out and burned out to hopeful and resilient.

Stress Curve/Window of Tolerance
The effects of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Ways to work through the effects to become resilient
Finding meaning through it all

A new benefit from III-A! Once a month a presentation will be brought to you via zoom by Dr. Odom (Shift Wellness), Megan Smith (III-A), and III-A Nurse Practitioners. Topics cover mental and physical wellness and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily life.

The Importance of Prevention: 1pm MST
2026-08-25 11:58
Know your numbers
Recommended vitamins and supplements
Recommended Preventative Tests & Screenings
III-A Wellness Screening

A new benefit from III-A! Once a month a presentation will be brought to you via zoom by Dr. Odom (Shift Wellness), Megan Smith (III-A), and III-A Nurse Practitioners. Topics cover mental and physical wellness and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily life. 12PM PST/1PM MST

Healthy Coping, Healthy Lifestyle: 1pm MST
2026-08-25 11:58
How to manage to feel overwhelmed
Effects of endless multitasking
Managing extreme expectations
Mind-body connection
Self-esteem and self-worth at its finest

A new benefit from III-A! Once a month a presentation will be brought to you via zoom by Dr. Odom (Shift Wellness), Megan Smith (III-A), and III-A Nurse Practitioners. Topics cover mental and physical wellness and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily life.

Finding Balance: 1pm MST
2026-08-25 11:58
Dimensions of Wellness
Clarifying your values
SMART GOALS
The unbalanced life
Changing your routines

A new benefit from III-A! Once a month a presentation will be brought to you via zoom by Dr. Odom (Shift Wellness), Megan Smith (III-A), and III-A Nurse Practitioners. Topics cover mental and physical wellness and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily life.

Mindful Monday 12/2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Improve Mood
2026-08-25 11:58
Join the III-A Wellness Team the first Monday of every month for 15 minutes of mindfulness! 12pm PT/1pm MT. Register here.

Mindful Monday 1/6: Snacktivities
2026-08-25 11:58

Sleigh Your Holiday Health Goals Webinar by Wondr Health
2026-08-25 11:58
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Mindful Monday 10/7: Start Your Day Stretch
2026-08-25 11:58

Mindful Monday 11/4: Guided Imagery to Improve Concentration
2026-08-25 11:58
Guided Imagery to Improve Concentration and Focus! Join the III-A Wellness Team the first Monday of every month for 15 minutes of mindfulness! 12pm PT/1pm MT. Register here.

III-A Annual Membership Meeting
2026-08-25 11:58
III-A Annual Meeting
June 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am MT, during the AIC Conference at The Boise Centre:

2024-25 renewal rates will be released Join in person or via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81879732715?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 818 7973 2715
Passcode: [REDACTED]

III-A Board Elections
Elections will be held at the annual meeting on June 19, 2024. Two seats will be up for election – Seat 5 & 7:

Open to any agency with 3 or more years of membership

III-A Board of Trustee Meeting
2026-08-25 11:58
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 837 6507 4520
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Keep Your Weight Loss On Track All Summer Long Webinar
2026-08-25 11:58
Summer Webinar
Keep Your Weight Loss On Track All Summer Long: Join clinical psychologist and Wondr instructor Kevin Gilliland on June 12th!

Register today to learn what it is about summertime that can disrupt and derail our efforts in health.

May Mindfulness Challenge
2026-08-25 11:58
May Mindfulness Challenge

During May, focus on different ways each day to be mindful and increase calmness, focus, and gratitude.
Directions: Put a checkmark on every day you complete the mindful moment. Choose any 15 days in May to complete your challenge!
Prize: All participants will be entered into a drawing, and 5 winners will receive a $25 visa gift card.
To Win: Turn in a copy of your completed tracking to wellness@iii-a.org by Monday, June 3rd.
Watch your email for details! If you aren’t signed up for III-A news, sign up here. Download your tracking board.

Mental Health and Movement
2026-08-25 11:58
Presented by Hinge Health, “Connecting the Dots” discusses what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement using exercise therapy can help improve your overall mental and emotional well-being.

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Surviving Holiday Stress
2026-08-25 11:58
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but they can also be overwhelming for firstresponder families. Many are faced with long shifts, difficult calls, and broken
commitments. This course will help you identify the best parts of the season and ways to
engage your family to make it memorable for everyone.
Training Objectives:
• Learn effective ways to manage holiday expectations for you and your family
• Effectively cope with struggles in the family system that can include grief, loss, marital
discord, disconnection from family members and mental health issues
• Learn how to set healthy boundaries for commitments and holiday spending

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Reaching for Fitness
2026-08-25 11:58
During the busiest and most stressful time of the year – holiday season – it is very easy to let our fitness routines slip through the cracks. Come learn ways to fit fitness into any busy schedule, any time of year, while making it fun, rewarding, and something you look forward to! Also learn how to utilize the tools and benefits available to you to stay motivated and accountable to your fitness routine year-round. A body in motion, stays in motion!

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Addiction and Recreation Drug Use
2026-08-25 11:58
This 1 hour course provides an introduction to the identification of current trends in substance use, the consequences of use and how to begin recognizing when recreational use can lead to addiction.
Training Objectives:
Learn about the current state of addiction
Discuss the most common trends in substance use
Identify the impact of the misuse of these substances
Identify signs of when use can become an issue

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Fueling the Mind
2026-08-25 11:58
Fueling the mind is essential for maintaining cognitive function, mental clarity, and overall brain health. And did you know your gut is considered your 2nd brain???!! Just as you nourish your body with food and exercise, you can support your mental well-being through various lifestyle choices and practices. Mental well-being is closely tied to physical health, so taking care of your body is a fundamental aspect of fueling your mind. Come learn how and why fueling your mind is so important!

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Weighing in on Weight Management
2026-08-25 11:58
Effective weight management involves a combination of healthy eating, regular physical activity, and lifestyle adjustments like a self-care routine, good sleep and stress management. And did you know, the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns?? We will review some basic weight training that can really help maintain muscle tone as well! Join us to learn tips and lifestyle changes to implement to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

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Ask the Expert! NP Q&A Panel
2026-08-25 11:58
Prior to July’s Wellness Wednesday, we will request you to send over any questions or topics you would like our experienced Nurse Practitioners to speak on. Or join in and ask your questions live! We are so lucky to have these knowledgeable physicians at our finger-tips – come pick their brains!

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Mental Health Mayday
2026-08-25 11:58
80% of first responders are dealing with physical and mental health issues. Most arestressed and exhausted from working long shifts, mandatory overtime, and more calls for
service than ever before. Learn how to apply mental performance training techniques in
order to mitigate the effects of acute stress, reduce the symptoms of post traumatic
stress, prevent burnout, and improve mental health and wellness overall.

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Swapportunities and Food Hacks
2026-08-25 11:58
Making healthy food swaps is a great way to improve your diet by reducing calories, unhealthy fats, sugar, and other less nutritious ingredients while increasing the nutritional value of your meals. This presentation will teach you some tips and tricks on how to make healthy food swaps while still enjoying your meals!

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Suicide Prevention and Intervention
2026-08-25 11:58
This class is designed to raise suicide awareness and provide practical interventiontechniques. In addition to understanding the myths and reasons behind suicide, it’s
also imperative to assess the lethality of the suicidal person. This class will provide
methods, tips, and questions to assess and assist the suicidal person in order to help
them de-escalate.
Training Objectives:
• Learn statistics about the prevalence of responder loss to suicide
• Recognize risk factors and lethality assessment techniques
• Practice indirect and direct questioning approaches
• Learn how to support those who are dealing with depression, grief and loss

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Time vs Task Management
2026-08-25 11:58
Managing your time is a key component in creating a personal and professional life that is less stressful and more intentional. In this course you will learn practical skills and strategies to increase effectiveness in your daily life as well as increase your awareness about how personality and behavior styles can impact time management.
Training Objectives
Explore the connection between time management and mental health
Identify common challenges and tips to overcome those challenges
Identify strategies for integrating effective time management skills

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Onsite Wellness Screening in Troy
2026-08-25 11:58
The III-A is happy to host an onsite Wellness Screening & Flu Shot Clinic at no cost to the member and covered spouse. Employees & spouses on the III-A medical plan may participate and dependents age 12 and over may receive a flu vaccine. Please contact Megan Smith, III-A Wellness Manager, with any questions: 208-860-1979 or megansmith@iii-a.org.
NO FASTING REQUIRED!
• Lipid Panel
• Thyroid (TSH)
• Diabetes (A1c)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (males)
• Blood Pressure
• Take Home Colon Cancer Screening Test (optional)
• Influenza Vaccine (optional)
SIGN UP WITH
Sabrina Moyer: 208-835-2741
troycityhall@tds.net

Onsite address
519 S Main St., Troy, ID 83871

Unpacking Pain Webinar
2026-08-25 11:58
Unpacking Pain:
Presented by Hinge Health, “Unpacking pain” will dive into the science of pain, explore factors affecting your experience, and discuss how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and wellbeing.
3 things you will take away:

What pain is and why it occurs
How to identify the factors affecting your pain
What you can do today to start reducing your pain

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Onsite Wellness Screening in Caldwell
2026-08-25 11:58
The III-A is happy to host an onsite Wellness Screening & Flu Shot Clinic at no cost to the member and covered spouse. Employees & spouses on the III-A medical plan may participate and dependents age 12 and over may receive a flu vaccine. Please contact Megan Smith, III-A Wellness Manager, with any questions: 208-860-1979 or megansmith@iii-a.org.
NO FASTING REQUIRED!
• Lipid Panel
• Thyroid (TSH)
• Diabetes (A1c)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (males)
• Blood Pressure
• Take Home Colon Cancer Screening Test (optional)
• Influenza Vaccine (optional)
SIGN UP HERE
Onsite address
6116 Graye Ln Caldwell ID 83607

Onsite Wellness Screening in Sandpoint
2026-08-25 11:58
The III-A is happy to host an onsite Wellness Screening & Flu Shot Clinic at no cost to the member and covered spouse. Employees & spouses on the III-A medical plan may participate and dependents age 12 and over may receive a flu vaccine. Please contact Megan Smith, III-A Wellness Manager, with any questions: 208-860-1979 or megansmith@iii-a.org.
NO FASTING REQUIRED!
• Lipid Panel
• Thyroid (TSH)
• Diabetes (A1c)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (males)
• Blood Pressure
• Take Home Colon Cancer Screening Test (optional)
• Influenza Vaccine (optional)
SIGN UP WITH

Onsite address
Sandpoint Station 1: 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

Onsite Wellness Screening in Sagle
2026-08-25 11:58
The III-A is happy to host an onsite Wellness Screening & Flu Shot Clinic at no cost to the member and covered spouse. Employees & spouses on the III-A medical plan may participate and dependents age 12 and over may receive a flu vaccine. Please contact Megan Smith, III-A Wellness Manager, with any questions: 208-860-1979 or megansmith@iii-a.org.
NO FASTING REQUIRED!
• Lipid Panel
• Thyroid (TSH)
• Diabetes (A1c)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (males)
• Blood Pressure
• Take Home Colon Cancer Screening Test (optional)
• Influenza Vaccine (optional)
SIGN UP WITH
Julia MacDonald: 208-255-1041
southsidewaterandsewer@frontier.com
Onsite address
1670 Lakeshore Dr. Sagle, ID
