NEW! Financial Wellness Seminar
Cultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. This year, the University of Missouri System has gathered the financial resources available to you on the financial wellness webpage, your one-stop-shop for educational information, tools, and events designed to help you become and stay financially well. The Financial Wellness program provides resources and classes available to ALL full-time/part-time faculty and staff. Join the mailing list!
Tomorrow in Focus (TIAA)
When: March 16, 2016
Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
Visit http://umurl.us/finwell for more information.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.
Caught in the Act is Underway! January 17th – February 28th
Caught in the Act is a program designed to acknowledge and reward faculty and staff for demonstrating random acts of wellness. These employees exemplify a culture of health in the workplace in the 5 priority areas of Be Active, Eat Well, Work-life Fit, Work Healthy, and Empower and Appreciate. Click here to learn more about Caught in the Act, and be inspired by stories of employees who were nominated during the 2016 program.
Do you know a coworker who practices wellness in the workplace? Click here to acknowledge their efforts and nominate them for Caught in the Act. Nominees will be entered into a weekly raffle. 1 name will be drawn each week on every campus, and the weekly winner will get to choose a prize that supports wellness in the 5 priority areas. Nominators will also have a chance to win a prize at the end of the program.
Nominees are getting Caught in the Act for activities like:
- Creating a staff development program focused on inter-departmental collaboration and staff appreciation
- Cleaning up trash when walking during breaks
- Biking to work
- Encouraging afternoon breaks
- Sharing desserts made with healthier substitutions
Click here to get more ideas for how to practice wellness in the workplace. You might even get Caught in the Act!
The raffle winners from week 4 are as follows:
- Missouri S&T: Darlene Turner was nominated by Jeannie Werner
- UMSL: Jayne Callier was nominated by William Lemon
- UMKC: Kelley Martin was nominated by Sean McCue
- UMC: RJ Platto was nominated by Jayme Gardner
- UMHS: Barbie Plummer was nominated by Joetta Lynn
- UM System: Lisa Jarosik was nominated by Amber Phelps
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.
#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.
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:
Lunchtime Strength Conditioning
When: Mondays
Time: 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Location: Townsend, Room 222
Cost: $1 per session
Contact: Nani Fudge at fudgek@missouri.edu
Mindful Yoga
When: Mondays
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Contemplative Practice Center (Newman Center’s lower level)
Cost: Free
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.