Can’t Make a Health Screening Event? Order a Home Access Kit!
Active primary subscribers to UM medical plans can earn a $100 Wellness Incentive in their final May paycheck and will be entered in a drawing for prizes. You must complete an online personal health assessment (PHA) and a health screening; and you have three health screening options. One option is a home-based screening using a Home Access kit. A Home Access test is quick, easy and painless and will allow you to obtain total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose results. Complete your health screening at your convenience in your own home by calling 1-866-352-4372.
To give you enough time to receive, use and submit your kit by the incentive deadline, you must order your Home Access kit by April 4. Your information will be kept confidential; strict policies are followed to protect personal information. For details about other health screening options, the PHA and the prize drawing, visit www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/2014_wellness_incentive.
Change How You Think About Eating – Enroll in Eat for Life NOW!
Discover the benefits of Eat for Life – an innovative approach to weight management. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help create a healthier relationship to your food, mind and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
· In-person course: Orientation: May 27 | Classes: June 3 – Aug 5 (12 – 1 p.m.)
· Online course: Orientation: starting May 30 | Classes: week of June 6 – week of Aug 8.
· Cost:
o $50 for faculty, staff and family ($25 refunded with full participation).
o $180 for community.
· Register: Email Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy, health psychologist. For more information: watch informational videos or find more details online.
Time is Ticking, Prepare for Retirement Now!
Would you like to retire one day, but are unsure of how to financially get there? We can help!
In April, the myRetirement Programs will host FREE seminars on financial planning, estate planning, Social Security and retirement planning. These four-part sessions are designed for employees within 10 years of retirement, but any employee with an interest is welcome to attend. We encourage faculty and staff to bring your spouse or partner to these informative and engaging weekly seminars led by topic experts. These sessions are conveniently located in Memorial Union’s Jesse Wrench Auditorium (S107) on April 9, 16, 22 and 29. Registration is required. You can’t afford to wait any longer; get started today by reserving your space.
Win a Visa Gift Card, Take the Financial IQ Challenge!
Test your financial know-how and you could win one of five $15 Visa gift cards! The myRetirement Programs has teamed up with TIAA-CREF to bring you the What’s Your Financial IQ Challenge.
From March 3, 2014, to March 31, 2014, take this educational challenge to have fun and learn important information about financial planning. Each day, five new questions are added to the Challenge. Every time you play, you are automatically entered for a chance to win one of the $15 Visa gift cards. The more you play, the better your chances of winning—so sign on every day!
Ready to test your financial savvy and learn something new each time you play? Get started now!
Schedule Your FREE 1-on-1 Financial Counseling Session Today!
You can schedule a free, confidential, one-on-one consultation with a retirement representative to learn more about retirement planning. Representatives from Fidelity and TIAA-CREF will be on campus this month. Appointments fill up quickly, but there are openings available. During the consultation, you will be provided with individual, unbiased guidance on planning for your retirement years. These consultations are designed for everyone, whether you are currently participating or would like to get started.
· Fidelity – To meet with a Fidelity Retirement Representative, you may call 1-800-642-7131 or visit www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations to make an online appointment.
· TIAA-CREF – To meet with a TIAA-CREF Retirement Representative (403b plan only), you may call 1-800-732-8353 or visit www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow to make an online appointment.
Want to Exercise with Your Dog for a Local Cause?
Dog Jog 2014
The Dog Jog is a 5k run or 2.5k walk open to anyone, with or without a dog. Registration for the event is $15 early registration (due by March 20th) or $25 late registration. The race is April 5th starting at the University of Missouri's Veterinary School by the Teaching Hospital at 9am with check in starting at 7:30am. All participants will get a t-shirt and the chance to win some awesome prizes. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Central Missouri Humane Society. To register online go to http://cvm.missouri.edu/dogjog/. Questions? Please contact Alicia Tutino at (412) 576-6016 or akt4b2@mail.missouri.edu.
Getting and Staying Motivated to Change Health Habits
Whether you are trying to control your blood sugar, lose a few pounds or lower your cholesterol, here are some tips that Lynda Johnson, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, says can help you stay motivated toward your goal.
1. Cherish yourself and your health.
2. Commit to change. Be willing to move in a new direction.
3. Have confidence. Believe in yourself and your ability to change. Have a “can do” attitude.
4. Chart your course. Begin by keeping track of your activity and what you eat for a week
5. Be creative
6. Find a cheerleader.
7. Celebrate your progress.
There is much more to read on this topic published by Missouri Extension. Visit missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health60.htm for more information.
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 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
· 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
· Walking Group April 2nd- 30th (Wednesdays): With Spring just around the corner take on this great opportunity to get up and get moving on your lunch break with a 30 minute walk. Meet at Woodrail building 7 flag pole for a short walk from 12:30-1:00. Walking group led by Emily. No registration is needed just show up and cost is free! For questions please email Sarah at elliss@umsystem.edu
· Walking Group April 4th– 25th (Fridays): With Spring just around the corner take on this great opportunity to get up and get moving on your lunch break with a 30 minute walk. Meet at Peace park from 12:30-1:00. Walking group led by Kailey. No registration is needed just show up and cost is free! For questions please email Sarah at elliss@umsystem.edu
Register Now—Core Class
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.
Trot to the Tropics! Run/Walk—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.
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;
Need Assistance with Your 2014 Wellness Incentive, Account Setup and/or PHA?
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 anyone who is simply having trouble with the technical side of this year’s incentive.
Meet with Blaine at the following times and locations:
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General Services Building, Room 25:
- Thursday, March 20, 1 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- MU Human Resources Office, Room 104 (inside Parking Structure #7):
- Friday, April 11, 11a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact Blaine Snow at snowb@umsystem.edu if you need assistance and are unable to attend at one of the scheduled times.