Complete your Wellness Incentive requirements by April 30th – Earn $100 in your final May paycheck AND win prizes!
In 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: an online personal health assessment and health screening. In addition, any faculty or staff who complete both steps will be entered in a drawing to win:
· 1 of 3 IPad Minis
· A Samsung Galaxy Tab3
· 1 of 2 FitBIt Flex
All requirements must be met by April 30, 2014 to receive Wellness Incentive funds and/or be placed in the drawing for prizes. Get started today by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu to complete your PHA and schedule your screening.
Prizes are subject to tax by the employee and must be included in the employee’s W-2. If you are a drawing winner, taxes on the prize value will be withheld from your paycheck. For more information on tax implications of these prizes visit http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/bpm/bpm200/manual_216
Need Assistance with your 2014 Wellness Incentive?
Blaine Snow, Wellness Coordinator for MU and MUHS, invites anyone who would like assistance with the 2014 Wellness Incentive to a help session. This session will focus on setting up/logging into your Cerner account, completing the Personal Health Assessment, and scheduling a health screening for this year’s incentive program. The help session is open to anyone without access to a computer/the internet OR is simply having trouble with the technical side of next year’s incentive.
Meet with Blaine at the following times and locations:
- General Services Building, Room 25: Thursday, March 20th 10am-1pm and Tuesday, April 1st from 1-3pm
- MU Human Resources Office, Room 104 (inside Parking Structure #7): Friday, March 14 11am-1pm and Friday, April 11, 11am-1pm
Contact Blaine Snow at snowb@umsystem.edu if you need assistance and are unable to attend at one of the scheduled times.
Health Screenings have started—schedule yours today!
Do you know your numbers? Knowing your numbers is an important step in evaluating your health risks. It’s also a step in earning your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck. Schedule your screening today! Attached is a list of all upcoming events at MU and University of Missouri Health Care, along with a User Guide to assist you with the process. Schedule your screening by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
Upcoming Screenings Include:
Mar. 20 8 a.m.-12 p.m Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Apr. 8 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Jesse Hall, Auditorium Lobby
Apr. 15 8 a.m.-12 p.m. MU Student Center, Room 2206
Apr. 23 8 a.m.-12 p.m Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Mar. 19 8 a.m.-12 p.m University Hospital, Mid-Mo Gym
Apr. 18 8 a.m.-12 p.m University Hospital, Mid-Mo Gym
New Fitness classes have started – It’s not too late to join!
Start 2014 off in a healthy way by enrolling in one or more of the fitness classes being offered to faculty and staff members. Some of the classes include yoga, pilates, zumba, and strength conditioning. Please check out the website at http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/classes_mu If you have any questions please email Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu
Mar. 4-Apr. 22 (Tuesdays): Zumba. MU Hospital, Mid MO Gym Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. 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
Jan. 6-Mar. 10 (Mondays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. On Feb. 17 class will meet in Townsend 109. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu
Jan. 8-Mar. 12 (Wednesdays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu
Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays & Thursdays): Ongoing. Dalton Research Center. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. $3 per class; pay by month for one or two days a week (average cost $27 or $15 per month) Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy Matsuda at matsudaS@missouri.edu
Register Now- Core Conditioning
CORE CONDITIONING, A Yoga Session. Memorial Union (various rooms), Class meets Tuesdays 12:10-12:50pm. Regardless if you are coming to shape your mid-section, release the stiffness in your back and shoulders from repetitive labor, or challenge yourself to redefine your grounded center, this open level class speaks to where you are and prepares your progression to embody and up level your personal practice! April 22-May13, 2014, Early registration is $20 due by March 25/$30 due by April 22 for 4-week session. Class is taught by Ashley Jenkins. Register HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QBw6I5hjflcvzw54kYdBv8NjjnQuPlK-3t7cRFWQUsg/viewform
Spring EAP Workshop Series – Introduction to Surviving Compassion Fatigue
The UM System's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, professional service provided to all employees, their families, retirees and organizational work units. The EAP presents the spring workshop series to assist you in managing personal concerns and stressors. Visit http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits/eap_workshops to register for upcoming workshops. Topics include:
The Aging Process…Let's Begin at the Beginning: Resources and Services
This session will provide an overview of the community services and resources available to us as we grow older. Jean will also explore the challenges that many family caregivers face and discuss helpful decision- making and communication techniques.
With Jean Leonatti, CEO for the Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging
Memorial Union S206 GW
March 18, 2014 12 – 12:50 PM
Healthy Thai cooking class—sign up today!
Join Kate Walker of Campus Facilities on Tuesday, March 18th, at noon for a cooking class. This class will focus on Thai food and how to make it a healthy and nutritious part of your diet. Contact Kate at walkerja@missouri.edu for more information.
Trot to the Tropics! Run/walk a 5k, support a local cause!
Join the Beta Sigma Phi service sorority in a 5k run/walk in honor of a member who is battling ovarian cancer.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Registration/Check-in: 4:30-5:00 pm
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Prizes will be awarded and a Fish Fry a the Hallsville Intermediate Commons will follow.
See the attached sheet for more information, and please contact Alaina Wyatt with questions at wyatta@health.missouri.edu.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is affects both men and women and is the third most common cancer in the United States and a leading cause of death from cancer. The risk of getting colorectal cancer increases with age. More than 90% of cases occur in people who are 50 years old or older (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer – that’s why it’s so important to get screened. To increase awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, Healthy for Life is proudly participating in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
- Get screened starting at age 50.
- Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
- Get active and eat healthy.
For more information on colorectal cancer visit http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/ColorectalAwareness/
Put spring in your step with yoga
Mondays – 8 week session for $24.00 Held in Missouri Psychiatric Center’s gym, basement Time: 12:10 to 12:50;
April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 and June 2nd
Fridays – 8 week session for $24.00 Held in Missouri Psychiatric Center’s gym, basement Time: 12:10 to 12:50;
April 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, and June 13
To register, contact Yogateacher530@gmail.com.