NEW! The Weight Watchers Experience
Are you looking for ways to improve your health in the new year? Weight Watchers is hosting a live webinar on the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Program. Learn how the program can help you eat healthier, move more, and discover new ways to define success.

When: January 17, 2017 

Time: 2:00 pm CST (3:00 EST)  

Registration: Online

Cost: Free, you do not have to be a Weight Watchers member to participate

Visit the Healthy for Life website to learn more about participating in Weight Watchers on campus, and how you can earn points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive when you attend Weight Watchers for 3 months.

NEW! Work Healthy by Hosting Green Meetings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to “green your work life” to improve your health and the health of the environment. One way to improve your health while limiting your impact on the environment is by hosting a Green Meeting. You can start by picking one or two easy action steps below. Click here to find more ideas on CDC’s website.

Easy action steps for hosting a Green Meeting

• Offer teleconferencing and videoconferencing services to limit travel
• Choose a meeting location close to public transit
• Distribute meeting materials electronically
• Include breaks for stretching and walking
• Turn off electronic equipment when not in use
• If food is provided, offer healthy, local choices
• Turn room lights off when you leave
• Serve water from pitchers or fountains and avoid disposables bottles, dishes, and utensils

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an in-person 8-week program that helps participants learn to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. Learn how to change your relationship with stress, live a more conscious life in order to make choices, and engage in behaviors that increase your vitality, effectiveness, and happiness. Space is limited.

When: January 25, 2017 – March 22, 2017; Full-day retreat on March 11

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  

Registration: Online

Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, and retirees. Spouses or partners can join with you free of charge if they use the same materials. Includes all classes, a manual, DVD, and CD. $20 rebate if you attend a minimum of 7 out of 8 classes.

For more information please contact David Burks at dburks@gmail.com.

First time participants are eligible for 100 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Microsoft Access Boot Camp
DoIT Training is teaching Microsoft Access on January 23-25. Take all Access classes in one week, the only time it will be offered this semester. Credly badges and Wellness Points are available for these classes.

When: January 23 – 25, 2017 

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Location: 25 Arts & Sciences Building

Registration: Online

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. 

Climate Survey
Please take a few minutes to share your personal experiences at the University of Missouri! This climate survey is designed to provide information about both positive and challenging aspects of our climate. We welcome your experiences, your observations, and any suggestions for change that might enhance the climate.

All of your answers will remain confidential, and the results will be reported in group form only. You will not be identifiable as an individual. Your participation in this project is voluntary. This research has been reviewed and approved by the University of Missouri Institutional Review Board. Additional information about the project is available online.

I urge you to take the 20-30 minutes needed to answer the questions by going to umurl.us/climate. 

NEW! Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class – Enrollment Opens Wednesday, 12/14/16
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an in-person 8-week program that helps participants learn to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. Learn how to change your relationship with stress, live a more conscious life in order to make choices, and engage in behaviors that increase your vitality, effectiveness, and happiness.

When: January 25, 2017 – March 22, 2017; Full-day retreat on March 11

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  

Registration: Online

Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, and retirees. Spouses or partners can join with you free of charge if they use the same materials. Includes all classes, a manual, DVD, and CD. $20 rebate if you attend a minimum of 7 out of 8 classes.

For more information please contact David Burks at dburks@gmail.com.

First time participants are eligible for 100 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

NEW! Microsoft Access Boot Camp
DoIT Training is teaching Microsoft Access on January 23-25. Take all Access classes in one week, the only time it will be offered this semester. Credly badges and Wellness Points are available for these classes.

When: January 23 – 25, 2017 

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Location: 25 Arts & Sciences Building

Registration: Online

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. 

NEW! Healthy Holiday Habits Brought to you by the American Cancer Society
The holidays can be a tough time to stick to healthy eating goals. But if your traditions involve baking, a few simple ingredient changes can help you cut some of the sugar, fat, and calories – without sacrificing the taste. This year, make some new baking traditions by adapting your family recipes with these tips:

• Substitute whole-wheat flour for up to half of the white flour called for in the recipe.
• Make muffins using oatmeal, bran, or whole-wheat flour.
• Reduce the fat by ¼ (if a recipe calls for 1 cup of oil, use ¾ cup). You can also reduce the sugar by ¼.
• If making sweet breads, such as banana bread or zucchini bread, cut the oil in half and replace with an equal amount of applesauce, mashed banana, or even canned pumpkin.
• If a recipe calls for nuts, use half the amount and toast the nuts (whole, not chopped). This intensifies the flavor and saves on calories.
• Replace half the eggs with egg whites, using 2 egg whites per egg. (If a recipe calls for 2 eggs, use 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites.)
• Grease the pan with non-stick spray instead of butter.
• Substitute evaporated skim milk for whole milk or cream.

Start new traditions with healthy recipes from the American Cancer Society.

Stay Connected with Healthy for Life
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.

2017 Wellness Incentive
How will you improve your wellness? Earn up to $450 for taking steps to
improve your health. Visit http://umurl.us/incentive for more information.

 

 

 

New! Microsoft Access Boot Camp
DoIT Training is teaching Microsoft Access on January 23-25. Take all Access classes in one week, the only time it will be offered this semester. Credly badges and Wellness Points are available for these classes.

When: January 23 – 25, 2017 

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Location: 25 Arts & Sciences Building

Registration: Online

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. 

Eating Well at Work Toolkit
Have you explored the Eating Well at Work Toolkit? The Toolkit is designed to help you gain insight into the food choices you make at work, whether it is for a meeting you are hosting or for yourself.

Eating Well at Work for Individuals
While you’re at work you can eat food that tastes good and energizes your body throughout the day. This toolkit provides information about how to eat healthy and make skillful food choices while at work.

Eating Well at Work for Meetings
Incorporating healthier food choices at workplace meetings is a fun, creative, and simple way to help keep employees healthy, attentive, and let them know that you value their hard work.

Financial Wellness Program
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!

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. 

Stay Connected with Healthy for Life
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.

2017 Wellness Incentive
The 2017 Wellness Incentive is now open. Don’t wait until April, get started on your journey towards wellness now!

• Tier 1: Educate yourself – Complete Tier 1 by April 30, 2017, to earn $50* in your final May 2017 paycheck**. Access Tier 1 activities by visiting the 2017 Wellness Incentive webpage. To complete Tier 1:
  • Watch a new Healthy for Life video to find out about new opportunities designed to improve your wellness.
  • Complete your Personal Health Assessment to pinpoint ways you can improve your health.
• Tier 2: Invest in yourself – Complete Tier 2 by earning 400 points starting now through September 30, 2017; successful completion of Tier 2 will earn you $400* in your final October 2017 paycheck**.
  • There are many different point-eligible activities to choose from, including new Diversity and Inclusion and community service opportunities. See the list of activities that will earn you points (PDF).
  • You can start working toward your Tier 2 points now, but you must complete Tier 1 in order to be eligible for Tier 2 payout.

*Your 2017 Wellness Incentive earnings will be taxed and voluntary retirement contributions will be deducted, just like with other earnings.

**Any university faculty and staff member may participate in Wellness Incentive activities, but only employees who meet the following conditions at the time of payout can earn incentive money (i.e., $50 in the last paycheck of May 2017 and $400 in the last paycheck of October 2017):

1. The employee’s primary status is active.
2. The employee is at least .75 FTE and pays premiums for a University of Missouri System medical insurance plan (i.e., is a primary subscriber).
3. To earn Tier 2 payout, the employee must have completed Tier 1 by April 30, 2017.

Financial Wellness Program
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!

Upcoming Events:

Building a Portfolio for Any Weather

When: Tuesday November 29, 2016 

Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.             

Location: Ellis Library 106A (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. 

Keep moving with the Million Step Pedometer Program
The Million Step Pedometer Program is a simple walking program designed to get faculty, staff, and their families up and moving. Go at your own pace–no time limit applies. You are a success if you take more steps today than you did yesterday.

Fitbit devices are available for purchase at a discounted rate from University of Missouri Campus Stores. Faculty, staff, and dependents covered by a University of Missouri insurance plan are eligible to receive a $45 rebate when they purchase a Fitbit from a University of Missouri Campus Store. Plus, you can earn up to 200 points towards the 2017 Wellness Incentive or other great prizes for each million steps you report.

How do I report my steps?
You may track steps using a pedometer or activity tracker of your choice. Once you have walked a million steps, you can submit a record of your steps online.  Click here to learn more about the Million Step Pedometer Program and access the “I did it!” submission form.

Walking Trail Maps
Do you need ideas about where to walk on campus? Click here to find maps for walking trails on campus that includes the distance and approximate number of steps. It is a great tool to help you meet your step goals.

Stay Connected with Healthy for Life
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.

 

 

 

Amber Phelps

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University of Missouri System

Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program

Wellness Program Coordinator for MU, MUHS, Extension, and UM System

Woodrail Centre | 1000 W. Nifong Blvd | Bldg 7 suite 210 | Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-884-1432 | Fax: 573-884-3123 |  PhelpsAm@umsystem.edu

 

 

2017 Wellness Incentive

How will you improve your wellness? Earn up to $450 for taking steps to
improve your health. Visit http://umurl.us/incentive for more information.

 

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Final Flu Shot Clinic – Don’t miss out!
Healthy for Life is hosting the last flu shot clinics on campus. Flu shots are free for faculty, staff, dependents 12+ accompanied by an adult, and retirees who are enrolled in a University of Missouri (UM) medical plan, so don't forget to bring your insurance card to the clinic. If you are not enrolled in a UM medical plan, flu shots are $20 and can be paid for with cash or by checks made out to Healthy for Life. 

Eligible employees can also earn 50 points toward Tier 2 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive by receiving their vaccination. The points will be added by Healthy for Life is you get flu shot at one of the Healthy for Life Flu Clinics. If you got your flu shot at another location, you can self-report it in the Cerner Wellness Portal.

Date	Time	Location
11/15/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Mizzou North, Room 707

Go to the Mizzou campus map

Questions? Contact the HR Service Center at (573) 882-2146 or HRServiceCenter@umsystem.edu.

New! 2017 Wellness Incentive

The 2017 Wellness Incentive is now open. Get started on your journey towards wellness now!

• Tier 1: Educate yourself – Complete Tier 1 by April 30, 2017, to earn $50* in your final May 2017 paycheck**. Access Tier 1 activities by visiting the 2017 Wellness Incentive webpage. To complete Tier 1:
  • Watch a new Healthy for Life video to find out about new opportunities designed to improve your wellness.
  • Complete your Personal Health Assessment to pinpoint ways you can improve your health.
• Tier 2: Invest in yourself – Complete Tier 2 by earning 400 points starting now through September 30, 2017; successful completion of Tier 2 will earn you $400* in your final October 2017 paycheck**.
  • There are many different point-eligible activities to choose from, including new Diversity and Inclusion and community service opportunities. See the list of activities that will earn you points (PDF).
  • You can start working toward your Tier 2 points now, but you must complete Tier 1 in order to be eligible for Tier 2 payout.

* Your 2017 Wellness Incentive earnings will be taxed and voluntary retirement contributions will be deducted, just like with other earnings.

**Any university faculty and staff member may participate in Wellness Incentive activities, but only employees who meet the following conditions at the time of payout can earn incentive money (i.e., $50 in the last paycheck of May 2017 and $400 in the last paycheck of October 2017):

1. The employee’s primary status is active.
2. The employee is at least .75 FTE and pays premiums for a University of Missouri System medical insurance plan (i.e., is a primary subscriber).
3. To earn Tier 2 payout, the employee must have completed Tier 1 by April 30, 2017.

New! Financial Wellness Program

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!

Upcoming Events:

Confident Investing in Any Market
When: Friday November 11, 2016
Time: 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  
Location: Ellis Library 106A (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131 

Building a Portfolio for Any Weather
When: Tuesday November 29, 2016
Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.            
Location: Ellis Library 106A (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. 

How to get an “A” in Retirement

8 week on-line course offered through MU Extension
When: November 7, 2016 – December 31, 2016 (additional sessions are offered throughout the year) 
Location: Online
Cost: $50
Registration: http://extension.missouri.edu/HES/retirementclass/

As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, participants who complete the course are eligible to receive 100 Wellness Incentive points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive.

Yoga for the Holidays

All levels are welcome. 2 different sessions will be offered.
When: Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19 
Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the ground floor of the University of Missouri Hospital
Cost: $25, Cash preferred but check accepted
Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

When: Fridays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9, 16 
Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the ground floor of the University of Missouri Hospital
Cost: $21, Cash preferred but check accepted
Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in this event must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal to receive incentive points. Visit www.umurl.us/Wellness to discover other activities and resources to help you Be Active.

I Can FT5K
MizzouThon’s fall “I Can FT5K” 5 mile run or 1 mile fun walk will benefit Women and Children’s Hospital

When: Saturday, November 5, 2016  

Time: Check-in begins at 8:30 am. The 5K and fun run begin at 9:30 am.

Location: Tiger Plaza on MU Campus 

Cost: $15 if registered through October 28, $20 if registered through November 3^rd. Children under 13 are free with parent supervision. Strollers are welcome.

Registration: mizzouthon.org/ft5k

Participating in the 5K or fun run is a great way to acquire steps for the Million Step Pedometer Program and earn great prizes, including points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive. Visit www.umurl.us/MSPP  to learn about the Million Step Pedometer Program.

How to get an “A” in Retirment
8 week on-line course offered through MU Extension

When: November 7, 2016 – December 31, 2016 (additional sessions are offered throughout the year)  

Location: Online

Cost: $50

Registration: http://extension.missouri.edu/HES/retirementclass/

As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, participants who complete the course are eligible to receive 100 Wellness Incentive points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive.

Yoga for the Holidays
All levels are welcome. 2 different sessions will be offered.

When: Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19  

Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the ground floor of the University of Missouri Hospital 

Cost: $25, Cash preferred but check accepted

Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

When: Fridays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9, 16  

Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the ground floor of the University of Missouri Hospital 

Cost: $21, Cash preferred but check accepted

Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in this event must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal to receive incentive points. Visit www.umurl.us/Wellness to discover other activities and resources to help you Be Active.

Flu season is almost here, and with it comes the opportunity to receive your flu vaccination on campus.

Healthy for Life staff will be hosting flu shot clinics on your campus in October. Flu shots are free for faculty, staff, dependents 12+ accompanied by an adult, and retirees who are enrolled in a University of Missouri (UM) medical plan, so don't forget to bring your insurance card to the clinic. If you are not enrolled in a UM medical plan, flu shots are $20 and can be paid for with cash or by checks made out to Healthy for Life. 

Eligible employees can also earn 50 points toward Tier 2 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive by receiving their vaccination. The points will be added in November when the incentive kicks off. The 2017 Wellness Incentive rewards you with up to $450 for taking steps toward a more healthy lifestyle. 

Date	Time	Location
11/01/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	School of Nursing/School of Medicine, Room S265
11/02/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby
11/08/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Ellis Library, Colonnade
11/10/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Reynolds Journalism Institute, Palmer Room
11/15/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Mizzou North, Room 707

Questions? Contact the HR Service Center at (573) 882-2146 or HRServiceCenter@umsystem.edu.

Financial Wellness Workshops
Confident Investing in Any Market

When: Friday November 11, 2016 

Time: 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.             

Location: Ellis Library 106A (Telepresence) 

Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131 

Building a Portfolio for Any Weather

When: Tuesday November 29, 2016 

Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.             

Location: Ellis Library 106A (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 ear 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. 

2016 HRS Training Conference
45 unique sessions will be offered for your professional development and personal enrichment.

When: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 and Wednesday, November 2, 2016 

Time: Sessions are scheduled throughout the day beginning at 8:30

Location: Memorial Union 

Registration: http://hrs.missouri.edu/training/all-employees/hrs-training-conference/index.php

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

Flu season is almost here, and with it comes the opportunity to receive your flu vaccination on campus.

Healthy for Life staff will be hosting flu shot clinics on your campus in October. Flu shots are free for faculty, staff, dependents 12+ accompanied by an adult, and retirees who are enrolled in a University of Missouri (UM) medical plan, so don't forget to bring your insurance card to the clinic. If you are not enrolled in a UM medical plan, flu shots are $20 and can be paid for with cash or by checks made out to Healthy for Life. 

Eligible employees can also earn 50 points toward Tier 2 of the 2017 Wellness Incentive by receiving their vaccination. The points will be added in November when the incentive kicks off. The 2017 Wellness Incentive rewards you with up to $450 for taking steps toward a more healthy lifestyle. 

Date	Time	Location
10/06/2016	8 a.m. to Noon	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
10/12/2016	8 a.m. to Noon	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
10/14/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Veterinary School, 125 Veterinary Medicine Building, Adams Conference Center
10/26/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Townsend Hall, Lobby
11/01/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	School of Nursing/School of Medicine, Room S265
11/02/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby
11/08/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Ellis Library, Colonnade
11/10/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Reynolds Journalism Institute, Palmer Room
11/15/2016	10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Mizzou North, Room 707

Questions? Contact the HR Service Center at (573) 882-2146 or HRServiceCenter@umsystem.edu.

New Healthy for Life Campus Coordinator
Please join me in welcoming Amber Phelps as the new Healthy for Life Campus Coordinator! She will be your contact for any questions or programs under Healthy for Life. You are invited to stop by the Healthy for Life resource table at one of the upcoming Flu Clinics to meet Amber.  Amber has worked for MU for 20 years, and has more than 10 years of experience providing training and health education programs. She has a B.A. in Psychology, and is pursuing a M. Ed. in Counseling Psychology. Her research interests include health risk and resilience behaviors. She is excited to help you meet your wellness goals!

Blaine Snow, while still with Healthy for Life, has accepted the role of Technical Coordinator after serving as the Healthy for Life Campus Coordinator for the past 5 years. In this new role he will oversee website administration, flu clinics, health screenings, and provide technical support of the Wellness Incentive.

2016 Wellness Incentive Ends September 30, 2016
Incentive eligible faculty and staff have until September 30, 2016 to earn 350 points in order to receive an additional $350 in their final October paycheck. Log into the Wellness Portal, powered by Cerner, to check your points, self-report any additional activities, or find additional activities to earn points before the deadline.

Check your points total! It’s easy to check your points total to ensure that you have earned all 350 points needed to earn this year’s incentive. All you need to do is log into the Wellness Portal, select ‘Incentives’ and ‘Incentive Summary’ to view your total. See the attached ‘2016 Wellness Incentive, Instructions for Checking Points’ document for step by step instructions.

>>>Click here to log in to the Wellness Portal

If you have NOT earned all 350 points for Tier 2, keep going! You still have time to complete activities and earn your 2016 Wellness Incentive. The Tier 2 guide includes links and information for all activities that can earn points, choose activities that are of interest to you. Here are a few suggestions to help you complete the program:

1. Flu shot, 50 points– self-report a flu shot received last fall. Log into the Wellness Portal and select ‘Incentive’ and then ‘Healthy Habits’ to report your flu shot.

>>>Click here to log in to the Wellness Portal

2. Walk 1 million steps, 100 points for each million steps (max 200 points)- Report each million steps using the Million Step Pedometer Program submission form. Be sure to select ‘100 Wellness Incentive Points’ as your prize in order to receive the points. Using this form is the only way that points will be awarded for each million steps you walk. If you don’t use a step tracking device but you do log your miles, you may submit 500 miles of activity using this same form.

>>>Click here to submit your steps

3. Ride 500 miles, 100 points for each 500 miles (max 200 points)- Report each 500 miles using the Ride to Wellness submission form. Be sure to select ‘100 Wellness Incentive Points’ as your prize in order to receive the points. Using this form is the only way that points will be awarded for each 500 miles you ride.

>>>Click here to report your miles

4. Take an online Wellness Workshop- points vary (max 200 points)– Complete an online workshop on a variety of topics related to the 5 priority areas of the Culture of Health through both the Wellness Portal and myLearn.
   1. Wellness Portal workshops- Access these directly in the Wellness Portal by selecting ‘Wellness’ and then ‘Wellness Workshops’. Any of these workshops will earn points.

>>>Click here to log in to the Wellness Portal

2. myLearn- Attached is the complete list of myLearn workshops that will earn you points. All of these are located in a 2016 Wellness Incentive folder which can be access here.

>>>Click here to log into myLearn

5. Physical Activity on or off campus- 10 points per date (max 100 points)– Self-report physical activity of your choice to earn 10 points per date. Activities range from gardening, taking a yoga class or going for a walk. You define what physical activity means to you. You may report up to 10 days of activity for a maximum of 100 points. Log into the Wellness Portal and select ‘Incentive’ and then ‘Healthy Habits’ to report your physical activity. After you report each activity, change the date at the top of the screen to report your next date of activity. See the attached step-by-step guide to self-reporting activity ‘ 2016 Wellness Incentive, Instructions for Logging Activity’.

>>>Click here to log into the Wellness Portal.

 

Explore the Tier 2 guide for the full list of options that will earn points!

 

Need help?

HR Service Center (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.):  573-882-2146

Email us at wellness@umsystem.edu

Register now for the upcoming
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Healthy for Life invites you to join the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). Learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness. Engage in group discussions, and execute in-class and at-home practice exercises. You will learn to apply awareness and compassion to all aspects of your work and personal life—learning to be present with thoughts and emotions without allowing them to create imbalance in reaction to stress.

MBSR complements the medical management of a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges. Regular class attendance and approximately 30 minutes of at-home practice per day are recommended.

Orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, 5:30 p.m.

Classes: Tuesdays, Sept. 27 – Nov. 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, and retirees. Includes all classes, a manual, DVD, and CD. $20 rebate if you attend 7 of 8 classes. Spouses or partners can join with you free of charge if they use the same materials.

Register:  https://www.regonline.com/mbsrsfall2016

Contact: David Burks, the instructor for the course, at dburks@gmail.com

MBSR Graduates report lasting benefits:

• An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long term stressors
• Improved concentration and creativity
• Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
• An increased ability to relax
• Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms
• Improved immune system functioning
• Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away

This course can earn eligible employees 100 points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive—which will pay you up to $450 for taking steps to live a healthier life. http://umurl.us/incentive.

 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction- Now Enrolling
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an in-person 8-week program that helps participants learn to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way.

What can I expect from the in-person course?
The eight-week program includes weekly two-hour classes plus a retreat. Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (meditation, body scan, mindful yoga, and walking meditation). Weekly, at-home practice assignments help develop mindfulness skills and take mindfulness into everyday life. Regular class attendance and a commitment of 30 minutes of practice per day for the entire duration of the course are recommended. CD/DVDs of the body scan, sitting meditation, and yoga sessions–plus a manual–will be provided as learning aids.

For more information please contact David Burks at dburks@gmail.com or https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness/mindfulness/MBSR

First time participants are eligible for 100 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive ends Sept. 30
Continue your journey to health and wellness by completing Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive by Friday, Sept. 30. Doing so could earn you $350 in your final October paycheck (however, you must have completed Tier 1 in order to participate in Tier 2). The 2016 Wellness Incentive is all about defining what wellness means to you. There’s more opportunities than ever to earn points and educate yourself. In Tier 2, explore stress reduction, mindful eating, exercise and more.

Find the full list of Tier 2 activities>>>Click Here!

New Fitness Classes
If you are interested in squeezing in physical activity into your workday, look no further. Healthy for Life is sponsoring several fitness classes during the fall semester that will be offered on the MU campus to faculty and staff. Here is a list of the upcoming classes. Please visit the Healthy for Life website to check out the events calendar with a list of all upcoming events.

What: Lunchtime Strength Conditioning Class

When: Ongoing- December 9^th. ( Mon. Wed. Fri. )

Time: 12:15-12:45p.m.

Location: Townsend Hall Mondays 222,  Wednesdays 205, Fridays 205

Cost: $1 per class

What: Pilates

When: Ongoing- December 7^th. ( Mon. Wed.)

Time: 12:10-12:50p.m.

Location: Townsend Hall Mondays 115, Wednesdays 122

Cost: $3 per class

What: Morning Yoga for Strength, Energy, Focus

When: Sept. 21-Nov. 16 ( Tue. & Thurs. )

Time: 6:50-7:30 a.m.

Location: 204 McKee Gymnasium/ Locker room facilities

Cost: $40session=16 sessions at $2.50per session

What: Yoga at Missouri Theater (Featuring Live String Music)

When: Sept. 21

Time: 12:00-1:00p.m

Location: Missouri Theater

Cost: $3/person

Enroll Now! Financial Wellness Workshop
Shifting from Saving to Spending. If you’re 2 years or less from retirement:  Learn strategies for generating income in retirement, including tips to potentially make your money last and considerations for withdrawals from your retirement savings.

When: September 22, 2016

Time: Noon-1:00p.m.

Location: Telepresence room in the library

Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131

Visit http://umurl.us/finwellwor for more information.

As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible participants will receive 25 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.