Healthy for Life Update


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Learn to keep your skin safe before you head into the summer sunshine (Posted: May 15, 2017)

During May, the national month for Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection, learn tips for staying safe in the sun.


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A healthy, positive lifestyle requires openness, awareness, and consistent effort. Healthy for Life is committed to ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to learn about and engage in activities that support your wellbeing. Click here to sign up for e-mails regarding Healthy for Life programs.


MU Staff Recognition Week May 22 – May 26
The purpose of the annual Staff Recognition Week is to acknowledge the hard work of MU staff and to allow staff an opportunity to understand the contribution of their fellow staff. The week kicks off with the Staff Recognition Award Ceremony, at which the staff with years of service anniversaries and Staff Recognition Week Award recipients are recognized. The rest of the week includes activities for staff, FREE luncheon, Human Resources Seminars, online auction benefiting the Education Award and the Arts & Crafts Showcase.

Staff Recognition Week Seminars

Arts and Crafts Showcase

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for attending Staff Recognition Week presentations. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu with questions.


Free Webinar from Weight Watchers

Cutting Time in the Kitchen with Chef Ryan

Does lack of time get in the way of your health goals and cooking at home? This workshop begins with an easy knife skills course, the foundation for more delicious and efficient cooking. This lesson is reinforced by a simple cooking concept that saves both time and money, while boosting your confidence. 

When: Tuesday, June6, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Registration: Online, Open to non-members
Cost: Free
Where: If registered, you will be able to access the workshop on-demand


Free Webinar from United Healthcare

Power Up: A Guy’s Guide to Good Nutrition
Are you trying to stay fit? Lose weight? Improve your health? Whatever your goal, your diet can help give you the edge. This seminar focuses on men’s unique nutrition needs. You will discover strategies to help boost energy, promote health and avoid chronic diseases. Issues such as supplements, alcohol use, belly fat, fertility, muscle growth and athletic performance will be tackled.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Time: 11:30 am
Registration: Online, Open to non-members
Cost: Free
Where: Online

Want to learn more? Check out the previously recorded seminars that you can watch anytime at uhc.com/seminars.