Flu Shots and Health Screenings
The University of Missouri Total Rewards invites you to join Healthy for Life, an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment and health screening, primary subscribers to the UM Health Care plan will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.
This year, we’re partnering with Cerner Health to provide straightforward tools to help you work toward better health. You can participate in the program now. It’s simple. Here’s how:
- Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
- Enter your email address and join the program.
- Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
- Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.
Date: Weekdays except Thursday (Healthcare employees only)
Time: 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Staff Health
* APPOINTMENTS ARE ONLY NEEDED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES, ALL OTHER HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
This event is done in conjunction with the annual health screening and is co-sponsored by Staff Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 24
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Heinkel Building, Room 200 (Healthy for Life lobby)
* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
Date: Oct. 25
Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Room 4011
* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 25
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: Wellness Resource Center, Room G202
* THIS EVENT IS FOR SCREENINGS ONLY, NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*This event is co-sponsored by the Wellness Resource Center and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 25
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: Jesse Hall, Jesse Auditorium Lobby
*APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS
*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 26
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: MU Student Center, Rooms 2212 A&B
* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 26
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: Wellness Resource Center, Room G202
* THIS EVENT IS FOR SCREENINGS ONLY, NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*This event is co-sponsored by the Wellness Resource Center and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: Animal Science Research Center, Room S120
* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
*APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS
*This event is co-sponsored by MU Student Health and Healthy for Life
Date: Oct. 31
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Heinkel Building, Room 200 (Healthy for Life lobby)
* THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN.
*Smaller screening clinics are available, please check your Cerner Health account for dates/locations.
FREE flu shots will be provided for those 12 years and older enrolled in a UM Health Care plan. To receive the vaccination, bring your health insurance card and a completed Flu Vaccine form. Those not enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a vaccination for $15 cash or check, along with the completed Flu Vaccine form.
To receive the $100 Incentive, complete both the personal health assessment and health screening by April 30, 2012.
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MU Farmers Market
Delicious prepared foods and produce await you at the MU Farmers Market Thursday Oct. 27th on Lowry Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be from the Columbia Farmers Market and Boone County Farmers Market. Bring cash or check (no student charge accepted) for mouth-watering and locally grown produce, baked goods, hamburgers and more to sample and purchase. For more information and dates through the MU Farmers Market season go to www.wellness.missouri.edu. The MU Farmers Market is brought to you by the Wellness Resource Center, Department of Student Life. Healthy for Life will also have a table with pedometers and odometers for sale and the opportunity to enroll in our programs.
Get Moving with Walking Groups
Are you interested in starting a walking group in your department? Healthy for Life can help by sending you a free walking kit with information on how to get started. Get your department competing in a walking challenge or organize a walking group. Email Healthy for Life for your walking kit today!
Count your steps with the Million Step Pedometer Program
Walk your way to good health! Faculty and staff can purchase pedometers for $15, and a full refund is given at the completion of one million steps. To purchase a pedometer, send a check for $15 (our cost, made payable to Healthy for Life) to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. For more information, click here.
Has your department always wanted to start a walking challenge, but didn’t know where to begin? Now is your chance! Healthy for Life has Walking Tool Kits hot off the press that will provide you with the tools to begin a walking group or walking challenge in your department. Get your colleagues moving, building camaraderie, and getting healthy. If you would like a copy of the Walking Tool Kit sent to you through campus mail, please email George Pell.
Ride to Wellness with the Odometer Program
Ride to Wellness encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. For $20 participants receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize and receive a $20 refund. To enroll, send or bring a $20 check (our cost, made payable to Healthy for Life) to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. Click here for more information.
Tiger Night of Fun
As an annual Halloween event, the Hearnes Center is offering a fun and free alternative to going door-to-door trick or treating! Kids can enjoy activities, games and treats. This event will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hearnes Center.
Monster Bike Bash
Make plans to enjoy a fall bike ride on Oct. 29th from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Starting at Shiloh, come join in on a 17-mile bike ride from Columbia, MO to Rocheport, MO along the Katy Trail. Events include a Halloween Party in Huntsdale, a Street Party and Costume Contest in Rocheport. Kids ages 12 and under are free. Individual registration is $30. To register, go to www.offtrackevents.com.