Let’s Acknowledge Employees for Practicing Random Acts of Wellness
In week 3 of Caught in the Act, a total of 72 employees from every University of Missouri campus were acknowledged for practicing Random Acts of Wellness. Keep those submission rolling in!
Here is a sampling of nominations from week 3:
- Creating an exercise group that meets every Monday
- Encouraging micro breaks such as stretching and walking down the hall
- Hosting a healthy crockpot luncheon
- Creating a staff development program in which presenters come and present over various wellness topics such as mindfulness.
The raffle winners from week 3 are as follows:
- Missouri S&T- Patty Reising nominated by Dorie Paine
- UMSL – Susan Johnson nominated by Laura Watt
- UMKC – Alia Herman nominated by Hallie Spencer
- Columbia – Janice Jacobson nominated by Samuel Otten
- Hospital – Jennifer Townsend nominated by Barbara Haslag
- UM System- Nishant Jain nominated by Maria Barrett
Winners of the weekly raffle will receive a prize of their choice.
There are many employees out there practicing random acts of wellness, so let us know who they are.
Submit a colleagues name now for practicing a random act of wellness? http://umurl.us/CITA
Culture of Health priority area: Empower and appreciate
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts, and resources. From the home page, you can click on each priority area to learn more. This week we are exploring ‘Empower and Appreciate’; which supports empowerment and appreciation by colleagues, yourself and the organization.
What you'll find on the website:
- Easy action steps– These are simple action steps to help you empower yourself and appreciate others.
- Empower yourself- Discover tools to advance your financial, educational and overall well-being.
- Appreciate others- Find simple resources and ways to nominate someone for a staff award.
Going on now, Caught in the Act is a simple appreciation program designed to recognize employees for demonstrating random acts of wellness. Acts of wellness can be anything from taking the stairs, hosting a healthy potluck to mentoring a co-worker. Want to find out more? http://umurl.us/CITA
Ready to explore Empower and appreciate? Click here!
NEW! United Healthcare Nurse Liaison is Coming to Campus
Caroline Murphy, United Healthcare Nurse Liaison, is available to assist you with health education and disease management (e.g., diabetes or blood pressure management), setting personal health goals, finding in-network physicians, and more. Caroline Murphy is a registered nurse with a broad range of healthcare experience. Learn more about the services Caroline can provide by visiting the Nurse Liaison webpage.
PRESENTATION: Introduction to Services and Primary Care Providers
When: March 1, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Location: Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge I
Register: Visit the Nurse Liaison webpage
Wellness Incentive points: eligible for 25 points*
Caroline will also offer one-on-one appointments to discuss your health needs following the presentation. Contact Caroline to schedule an appointment following the presentation. She is also available to schedule appointments on a different day and time if you are unable to attend this session.
One-on-one Appointments
When: March 1, 2017
Time: 12:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge I
Register: Contact Caroline at (573) 296-0158 or caroline_murphy@uhc.com
*As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for attending the presentation. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.
NEW! #KnowMoreDoMore Series
The Student Affairs Inclusion Collective invites staff to join them in a series of presentations and discussions through 2017. Through monthly discussions, participants focus on tangible ways to promote inclusion, equity, and diversity at the University of Missouri. Click here to learn more about the series, upcoming topics, and events.
February’s topic: Intersectionality
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 2205 A&B MU Student Center
When: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 123 Jesse Hall
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity activities, with a maximum of 100 points in this category. Employees must self-report diversity activities on the Healthy for Life Wellness Program website.
NEW! Classes on Campus
Did you know a variety of low-cost and free physical activity and stress management classes are offered on campus? View the calendar of events to find a class near you or check out a few opportunities below:
Pilates
When: Mondays
Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Location: Townsend, Room 206
Cost: $3 per session
Contact: Tina England englandt@missouri.edu
Meditation
When: Mondays
Time: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Location: Heinkel Building, Room 266
Cost: Free
Contact: David Burks dburks@gmail.com
Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in physical activity classes must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal in the ‘Engage in Activity’ category to receive incentive points. Visit www.umurl.us/Wellness to discover other activities and resources to help you Be Active.