Healthy for Life Update


Tier 1 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive, Final Month
April is your final month to work toward Tier 1 of the 2017 Wellness incentive. Complete Tier 1 on or before April 30, 2017, to earn $50 in your final May 2017 paycheck. If you successfully complete Tier 1, you can earn an additional $400* in your final October 2017 paycheck** by completing Tier 2 on or before September 30, 2017.

Access eligibility criteria and information on the program and payout at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness_incentive


The 2017 Step Challenge is underway!
Step into summer with the 2017 Step Challenge, which runs April 3 – June 25. It is 12 week progressive step challenge to encourage you to increase your activity levels.

Week 2 – Your goal this week is to walk an average of 6,000 steps a day. By Sunday at midnight, you want to reach a minimum of 42,000 steps. Participants who meet the weekly goal will have a chance to win a $50 Clover’s gift card!

Click here to find tips to help you gradually work more steps into your day. To learn more, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness/walking_challenge_toolkit#current. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, please feel free to email us at mustep2017@health.missouri.edu.

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. You must be registered with you University email to receive the wellness incentive points.


Nurse Liaison Presentation

Take 10: Asthma!
This Telepresence presentation will discuss Asthma, who is at risk, common triggers, preventative care, and resources available to members such as the Asthma Program offered through United Healthcare.

When: April 18, 2017
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm            
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online

Caroline will be available for free 1-on-1 consultations after the presentation on a first come first serve basis. To schedule a 1-on-1 consultation, email Caroline at caroline_murphy@uhc.com.

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.


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.

Budgeting for WEALTH

When: April 27, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm            
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online

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.


Upcoming DoIT Training Opportunities

Photography Days
Photowalk and Photography Classes with DoIT Training Spring is coming! Join us for two days of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop training on April 20-21. Free Photowalk on April 20 requires no registration.

Administrative Professionals Week
IT Training Hosts Administrative Professionals Week special sessions Learn new skills that make work faster and easier! IT Training is hosting a week of productivity classes from April 25-28, just for you. Classes include: Outlook time savers, classes on going paperless (Acrobat Forms, iPad, Box), and many more.

Click here to view the full schedule.

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Access Boot Camp. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.