NEW! 2017 Step Challenge
Step into summer with the 2017 Step Challenge! MU Health Care and Healthy for Life are committed to helping employees live healthy lives, both on the job and at home. You are invited to join the 2017 Step Challenge, along with your friends and family, which runs April 3 – June 25. It is a progressive step challenge with daily goals beginning at 5,000 steps per day and increasing each week. Throughout the challenge, all participants will be eligible to earn prizes. Eligible university faculty and staff participating in the Wellness Incentive can also earn 50 points in Healthy for Life-sponsored wellness challenge category.
TO PARTICIPATE:
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Form your team
- A designated team captain can form a team and invite other team members to join.
- Teams may have up to 5 members.
- Anyone can participate, but each team must have at least 2 University of Missouri employees.
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Register now through March 31
- All team members must register by the deadline for the team to participate.
- You will register in the MU Healthcare Cerner Portal, which is separate from the Healthy for Life Cerner Portal.
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Track your steps
- You can either manually log your steps on the MU Healthcare Cerner Portal or sync a device (i.e. Fitbit, Garmin, iHealth, and more).
- NOTE: Your device can only sync to a single Cerner Portal at a time. If you sync to the MU Healthcare Cerner Portal and were previously synced to the Healthy for Life Cerner Portal, then your device will be disconnected from the Healthy for Life Cerner Portal.
- Check out the Mizzou Store for discounts and rebates on Fitbits.
- If you do not already have a step-tracking device, please contact me to request a basic pedometer.
- Start moving
- You are challenged to walk 882,000 steps during the 2017 Walking Challenge by walking an average number of steps each week to meet the overall goal.
- There will be weekly prize drawings for teams and individuals who reach the average daily step goal for the week.
- Eligible faculty and staff can earn 50 points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive for walking a minimum of 500,000 steps during the 2017 Step challenge. Additionally, you must register for the 2017 Step Challenge and use your UNIVERSITY EMAIL to receive the wellness incentive points.
To learn more, visit www.umurl.us/steps or view the 2017 Walking Challenge FAQ and Timeline. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, please feel free to email us at mustep2017@health.missouri.edu.
Ask. Listen. Refer.
The University of Missouri Suicide Prevention Training Program was designed to help faculty, staff, and students prevent suicide by teaching you to:
- identify people at risk for suicide
- recognize the risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide
- respond to and get help for people at risk
Click here to access the program which takes about 20 minutes to complete. It is intended to be educational rather than therapeutic, and it must be completed in one sitting.
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity and inclusion activities, with a maximum of 100 points in this category. Employees must self-report diversity activities on the Healthy for Life Wellness Program website. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions about the Wellness Incentive.
Stay Strong Stay Healthy
Level 1
Employees, retirees, and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program. It can get your fitness journey (re)started, right on campus! Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Geared toward older adults or sedentary middle-aged females who want to improve strength, balance and flexibility. All equipment provided.
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When: |
Mondays & Wednesdays, 04/03/17 – 05/24/17 |
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Time: |
12:00 pm |
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Location: |
McKee Gymnasium |
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Cost: |
$50 |
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Registration: |
Online by April 1st |
Level 2
Employees, retirees, and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program, a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy–Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice and/or have approval from the instructor. All equipment provided.
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When: |
Mondays & Wednesdays, 04/03/17 – 05/24/17 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 04/04/17 – 05/25/17 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 04/04/17 – 05/25/17 |
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Time: |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
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Location: |
Med School |
McKee Gymnasium |
McKee Gymnasium |
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Cost: |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
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Registration: |
Online by April 1st |
Online by April 1st |
Online by April 1st |
For more information contact Kelsey Weitzel at weitzelkj@missouri.edu or visit http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, eligible employees can earn 100 points for attending at least 14 of the 16 sessions during the 8-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program. There are a maximum of 200 points possible for this category.
Financial Wellness Seminar
Cultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. Check out the financial wellness webpage to access your one-stop-shop for financial information, tools, and events.
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings
When: March 29, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
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.
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:
ZUMBA Gold
When: Mondays, 03/27/17 – 05/08/17
Time: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Registration: Contact Susan Tharp at tharps@missouri.edu
Cost: $25 for 7 sessions
Where: Missouri Psychiatric Gym (located on the 1st floor at the University Hospital)
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.