Protect yourself and the ones you care about from the flu by getting your FREE flu shot!
Free Flu shots are once again available to UM faculty, staff, dependents and retirees enrolled in both the myChoice Health Plan and myOptions Health Plans. Flu shots are sponsored by UM myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life and UM Faculty and Staff Benefits. Visit http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/flushotschedule to learn more and view the schedule of events.
New Walking Groups!
New walking groups start next week at University Hospital and Stankowski Field:
Stankowski Walking Group led by Stephanie and Sarah
When: Oct. 16-Nov. 6 (Wednesdays)
Where: Stankowski Field, southeast corner (closest to University Hospital)
Time: 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Distance: Approx. 1.2 miles
All levels are welcome and no registration is needed. Participation is free. If you have any questions please contact Blaine Snow at snowb@umsystem.edu.
University Hospital Walking Group led by Courtney and Rachel
When: Oct. 14-Nov. 4 (Mondays)
Where: Meet in the courtyard northwest of the Sinclair School of Nursing
Time: 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Distance: Approx. 1.14 miles
All levels are welcome and no registration is needed. Participation is free. If you have any questions please contact Blaine Snow at snowb@umsystem.edu.
Act Healthy is still accepting enrollments
Act Healthy is still enrolling for people who are able to attend the 6 group meetings at the Woodrail location at Nifong and Forum (Mondays) or at the Agricultural Engineering Building at 1406 E. Rollins St. (Thursdays). Last day to enroll is October 11, 2013. For more information visit http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/act_healthy.
Come Participate in the New Zumba Class
Oct. 10-Dec.5 (Thursday): Zumba. Quarterdeck, QD251. Class meets every Thursday from 5-6:00p.m. No class on Thursday Nov. 28. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Healthy for Life is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women (Department of Health and Human Services, 2013). The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
• If you are age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.
• Women ages 50 to 74 need mammograms every 2 years. You may choose to start getting mammograms earlier or to get them more often.
• Worried about cost? Mammograms are covered for women over age 40 under the health care reform law. More: http://1.usa.gov/159zd67
• Did you know? Breast cancer can occur in men. Over 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. More: http://1.usa.gov/HSlf4.
• Nervous about getting a mammogram? Watch this short video about mammograms and what to expect: http://1.usa.gov/fKtUB
Department of Health and Human Services. (2013).Retrieved from https://www.healthfinder.gov
Fitness Instructors and Walking Group Leaders Needed
If you are a certified fitness instructor and are interested in teaching a class for faculty and staff members on campus or if you are interested in leading a walking group please contact Sarah Ellis elliss@umsystem.edu for more information.