Get smarter about your finances

Join the University of Missouri and Fidelity for a complimentary workshop, where you'll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence.

• All meetings will be presented in the Telepresence rooms System wide.
• Receive 25 Wellness Incentive Points for attending.

Seminar	Date & Time
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future If you want to get your monthly finances on track: Learn about tools, tips, and strategies to help you balance paying down your debt with saving for your future goals.	June 17, 2016 11:00 a.m. to noon
	June 27, 2016 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Get Started and Save for the Future You If you want to get started in your workplace savings plan or save more: Learn the benefits of saving in your workplace savings plan, how to enroll, and small steps you can take to save more.	July 20, 2016              8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Preparing Your Savings for Retirement If you’re 2-10 years from retirement:  Get guidance on building a retirement income plan, including strategies to maximize income sources like Social Security and the impact of healthcare costs.	August 22, 2016 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
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.	September 22, 2016 Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Register for an event        Go online: getguidance.fidelity.com     Call: 800.642.7131

                                 

Join the Billion Step Walking Challenge!
Healthy for Life is sponsoring a walking challenge of epic proportions! Full-time and part-time faculty and staff of MU, MUHC, MU Extension, and UM System can sign up for this 10-week challenge. Instead of competing against one another, this challenge has us putting our steps together to achieve 1,000,000,000 steps!

About the challenge:

• From May 23 to August 1, 2016 (registration opens May 16).
• Free and open to all faculty and staff (part-time and full-time).
• Eligible for Tier 2 points in the 2016 Wellness Incentive*.
• Weekly raffle drawing for prizes.

Signing up is easy:

• Log in to the Healthy for Life Wellness Portal: www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu (powered by Cerner).
  • Create a Wellness Portal account if you don’t have one already (if you need assistance, check out this User Guide).
• Once logged in, find the “Walking Challenge” banner in the dashboard, then click on the “sign up” button.

Don’t have a step tracker?

• Healthy for Life is offering free mini manual pedometers upon request (an Excel spreadsheet will be provided for logging daily steps).
• Discounted Fitbits are available at the University of Missouri Campus Store or any MU Pharmacy location and may be eligible for a rebate. Please visit the Million Step Pedometer Program website for more information.

For more information contact Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu

Incentive-eligible employees can earn 50 points toward the 2016 Wellness Incentive* by tracking 350,000 steps (5,000 daily average).

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 in the financial wellness webpage, your one-stop-shop for educational information, tools, and events designed to help you become and stay financially well. Lay the foundation for your financial wellness in 2016; access the resources available to you today! The Financial Wellness program provides resources and classes available to ALL full-time/part-time faculty and staff.

Join the mailing list!

Ready to explore Financial Wellness? Click Here!

Wellness Incentive: Tier 1 ends April 30…only 1 week left!
Tier 1 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive ends April 30. Complete these two simple steps in order to earn $100* in your final May paycheck and help define what wellness means to you:

1. Sign a wellness pledge, which most eligible employees** signed during Annual Enrollment in October 2015.
2. Complete a Personal Health Assessment (PHA)—this online questionnaire takes about 15 minutes and is designed to identify any potential health risks. Log in to the Wellness Portal to complete your PHA.

Educate yourself to discover ways you could improve your health. Then, invest in yourself by participating in Tier 2 activities that help you reach your goals. Check out http://umurl.us/incentive for more information. For questions, please contact the HR Service Center at (573) 882-2146 or HRServiceCenter@umsystem.edu.

*2016 Wellness Incentive earnings will be taxed and voluntary retirement contributions will be deducted, just like with other earnings.

Want to check your point total? See #12 in the Quick Start Guide to learn how to review your point total and find answers to many frequently asked questions.

Financial Wellness Workshop
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future

When: Friday April 29, 2016

Time: 11:00a.m. -12:00p.m.           

Location: General Services Building, Room 194B

Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131

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

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

Healthy for Life Event Calendar
Are you looking for Healthy for Life classes and workshops happening on your campus? The Healthy for Life Event Calendar has what you are looking for. You may access this calendar anytime from the Healthy for Life home page. Use ‘Event Category’ to refine your search by campus, event type or wellness incentive eligible items.

Go to the calendar now!

Wellness Incentive: Tier 1 ends April 30…it’s not too late to get started!
Tier 1 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive ends April 30. Complete these two simple steps in order to earn $100* in your final May paycheck and help define what wellness means to you:

1. Sign a wellness pledge, which most eligible employees** signed during Annual Enrollment in October 2015.
2. Complete a Personal Health Assessment (PHA)—this online questionnaire takes about 15 minutes and is designed to identify any potential health risks. Log in to the Wellness Portal to complete your PHA.

Educate yourself to discover ways you could improve your health. Then, invest in yourself by participating in Tier 2 activities that help you reach your goals. Check out http://umurl.us/incentive for more information. For questions, please contact the HR Service Center at (573) 882-2146 or HRServiceCenter@umsystem.edu.

*2016 Wellness Incentive earnings will be taxed and voluntary retirement contributions will be deducted, just like with other earnings.

Want to check your point total? See #12 in the Quick Start Guide to learn how to review your point total and find answers to many frequently asked questions.

Eat For Life- Now Enrolling
Eat for Life is a 10-week program that helps participants learn to have a healthy relationship with their food and their bodies. Change how you think about eating. Enroll now in the 10-week Eat for Life program. Online/in-person courses run May thru Aug. www.umurl.us/EFL  

For more information please contact Dr. Lynn Rossy at rossyl@umsystem.edu or http://umurl.us/EFL .  

 Participants are eligible for 100 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

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. www.umurl.us/MBSR  

For more information please contact Dr. Lynn Rossy at rossyl@umsystem.edu or www.umsystem.edu/mindfulness .  

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

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
This MU Extension strength training program can get your fitness journey (re)started, right here on campus. Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy meets 2 times each week for 8 weeks and focuses on improving strength, balance and flexibility. Equipment provided. Geared toward older and sedentary middle-aged adults.

When: May 23- July 15, 2016

Time: Monday & Friday @ Noon-1pm or Monday & Wednesday @ 5:30-6:30pm           

Location: 200 McKee Gym

Cost: $50

Contact: Liz Peterson at 573-882-6373 or PetersonCat@missouri.edu

Registration:

Monday & Friday @ Noon-1pm:  https://www.regonline.com/SsshMUMay23MF1200

Monday & Wednesday @ 5:30-6:30pm: https://www.regonline.com/SsshMUMay23MW530

Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course. Points are awarded by the 15^th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Volkmann Farms Local All Natural Meats
Volkmann Farms is a small family farm located in Howard County focusing on the production of Chicken, Pork and Lamb in a grass based production system using an All Natural/Non Antibiotic Protocol. 

Chickens are the center piece of our program.  These are 8 week old broilers raised in Salatin style pull pens, moved twice a day.  $2.95/lb butchered/bagged.

Hogs are raised on dirt and moved periodically around the farm. Sold as whole and halves, $1.40/lb live weight, custom processing/curing $75/half

Lambs spend their entire life on pasture. Sold as a whole animal for $3.10/lb live weight.  Custom slaughter is available if needed.

We prefer pickup at the farm, but delivery can be arranged.  For more info message us on Facebook @ Matt Volkmann or email  Volkmannmp@gmail.com. 

Eat well: Campus Farmers Market
Vendors will present mouth- watering backed goods, grass fed beef, fair trade coffee, locally grown produce and more! Please see the attached flyer for more details.

When: April 21, 2016

Time: 10 am-2 pm           

Location: Lowry Mall

For more information visit: http://environmentalleadership.missouri.edu/tigersforcommunityagriculture/

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Be active: New Cize classes on campus
The future of exercise is here. It’s time to work your workout with CIZE™ LIVE, a revolutionary new dance workout. Over the course of an hour, we’ll break down choreography step-by-step then put it all back together until you’re dancing like there’s no tomorrow!

Mizzou North

When: Monday April 11- May 16, 2016

Time: 5:30-6:30pm           

Location: Mizzou North, room 707

Cost: $15 for entire session, $3 drop-in

Contact: Instructor Morgan Swartz @ swartzmk@missouri.edu

Women’s and Children’s Hospital

When: Monday April 19- May 24, 2016

Time: 5:30-6:30pm           

Location: Women’s and Children’s Conference Room 1-3

Cost: $15 for entire session, $3 drop-in

Contact: Instructor Morgan Swartz @ swartzmk@missouri.edu

Looking for more classes? Find a full list of Healthy for Life physical activities on the events calendar.

As a physical activity on or off campus, participants may self-report 10 points per day for a maximum of 100 points in the Healthy for Life Wellness Portal powered by Cerner. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Culture of Health priority area: Be active

Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Be active’ which encourages and supports physical activity and movement throughout the workday.

What you'll find on the website:

• Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take to incorporate more movement into your life.
•  Million Step Pedometer Program-This is one of Healthy for Life's most popular programs! Earn prizes for every million steps you walk. Use any step tracking method you like or purchase a rebate eligible Fitbit from the University Bookstore on each campus.
•  Ride to Wellness Odometer Program– Similar to the Million Step Program, this program offers prizes for every 500 miles you ride. Rebate eligible odometers are available at the University Bookstore on each campus.
• NEW! Walking challenge toolkit– Ready to start your own walking challenge? The toolkit has everything you need to get started with a walking challenge in your department from Flyers to weekly reminder emails. Healthy for Life will host a campus wide walking challenge this spring, be on the lookout for more information!
• Discounts and resources– Find gym memberships and equipment offered at a discounted rate to University employees. Walking trail maps are also posted for each campus.
•  Physical activity classes– Check here to find classes being held on campus. You can toggle between a list or calendar view and filter by class type and location. Classes vary by campus.
• Be a leader– Healthy for Life is always looking to add more classes. Learn how to be a leader of a physical activity class on campus.

Ready to explore Be active? Click here!

Caught in the Act: Results

The Caught in the Act was a simple staff appreciation program where Wellness Ambassadors were asked to recognize fellow employees for being ‘caught in the act’ of a random act of wellness. Activities could be simple or complex. Employees were caught taking the stairs, mentoring a co-worker, drinking more water, hosting a plank challenge and so many more! Over the course of the program 187 Wellness Ambassadors submitted an impressive 632 random acts of wellness! Healthy for Life would like to thank ambassadors for participating and congratulate all those who were nominated.   

Healthy for Life has created a webpage devoted to the Caught in the Act program. Similar to the easy action steps for each Culture of Health priority area, compiled here you will find activities that employees are engaging in on all University of Missouri Campuses. Select ‘see more ways UM employees were caught….’ under each priority area to see a full listing of activities and highlights from each campus.

Look for Caught in the Act next spring!

Ready to find more ideas from employees? http://umurl.us/CITA

 

Eat well: Campus Farmers Market

Vendors will present mouth- watering backed goods, grass fed beef, fair trade coffee, locally grown produce and more!

When: April 7, 14, 21 and May 5, 2016

Time: 10 am-2 pm           

Location: Lowry Mall

For more information visit: http://environmentalleadership.missouri.edu/tigersforcommunityagriculture/

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

 

Be active: Physical activity classes on campus

New! Total Body Conditioning

This class will focus on strength, stretching and core, all levels of fitness welcome. This is a perfect opportunity to increase physical activity during the workday.

When: Wednesday and Friday, April 6-29, 2016

Time: 12:15-1:00pm           

Location: Lewis Hall, Room 2 Basement Level

Cost: $24 for 8 classes, minimum 10 participants

Contact: Instructor Jenny Workman @ jennyworkman1619@gmail.com

 

Yoga at Work

Relax, tone and stretch at lunch, all levels of fitness welcome. Bring a new student and get $4 off a session!

When: Monday’s April 4- May 16, 2016 or Friday’s April 1-May 27, 2016 (no class April 22 or May 20)

Time: 12:10-12:50pm           

Location: University of Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC) Gym

Cost: $24.50 per session, minimum 10 participants

Contact: Instructor Kate Walker @ Yogateacher530@gmail.com

Looking for more classes? Find a full list of Healthy for Life physical activities on the events calendar.

As a physical activity on or off campus, participants may self-report 10 points per day for a maximum of 100 points in the Healthy for Life Wellness Portal powered by Cerner. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Culture of Health priority area: Be active
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Be active’ which encourages and supports physical activity and movement throughout the workday.

What you'll find on the website:

• Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take to incorporate more movement into your life.
•  Million Step Pedometer Program-This is one of Healthy for Life's most popular programs! Earn prizes for every million steps you walk. Use any step tracking method you like or purchase a rebate eligible Fitbit from the University Bookstore on each campus.
•  Ride to Wellness Odometer Program– Similar to the Million Step Program, this program offers prizes for every 500 miles you ride. Rebate eligible odometers are available at the University Bookstore on each campus.
• NEW! Walking challenge toolkit– Ready to start your own walking challenge? The toolkit has everything you need to get started with a walking challenge in your department from Flyers to weekly reminder emails. Healthy for Life will host a campus wide walking challenge this spring, be on the lookout for more information!
• Discounts and resources– Find gym memberships and equipment offered at a discounted rate to University employees. Walking trail maps are also posted for each campus.
•  Physical activity classes– Check here to find classes being held on campus. You can toggle between a list or calendar view and filter by class type and location. Classes vary by campus.
• Be a leader– Healthy for Life is always looking to add more classes. Learn how to be a leader of a physical activity class on campus.

Caught in the Act: Results
The Caught in the Act was a simple staff appreciation program where Wellness Ambassadors were asked to recognize fellow employees for being ‘caught in the act’ of a random act of wellness. Activities could be simple or complex. Employees were caught taking the stairs, mentoring a co-worker, drinking more water, hosting a plank challenge and so many more! Over the course of the program 187 Wellness Ambassadors submitted an impressive 632 random acts of wellness! Healthy for Life would like to thank ambassadors for participating and congratulate all those who were nominated.   

Healthy for Life has created a webpage devoted to the Caught in the Act program. Similar to the easy action steps for each Culture of Health priority area, compiled here you will find activities that employees are engaging in on all University of Missouri Campuses. Select ‘see more ways UM employees were caught….’ under each priority area to see a full listing of activities and highlights from each campus.

Look for Caught in the Act next spring!

Ready to find more ideas from employees? http://umurl.us/CITA

Eat well: Campus Farmers Market
Vendors will present mouth- watering backed goods, grass fed beef, fair trade coffee, locally grown produce and more! Please see the attached flyer for more details.

When: April 7, 14, 21 and May 5, 2016

Time: 10 am-2 pm           

Location: Lowry Mall

For more information visit: http://environmentalleadership.missouri.edu/tigersforcommunityagriculture/

Be active: Physical activity classes on campus

New! Total Body Conditioning

This class will focus on strength, stretching and core, all levels of fitness welcome. This is a perfect opportunity to increase physical activity during the workday.

When: Wednesday and Friday, April 6-29, 2016

Time: 12:15-1:00pm           

Location: Lewis Hall, Room 2 Basement Level

Cost: $24 for 8 classes, minimum 10 participants

Contact: Instructor Jenny Workman @ jennyworkman1619@gmail.com

Yoga at Work

Relax, tone and stretch at lunch, all levels of fitness welcome. Bring a new student and get $4 off a session!

When: Monday’s April 4- May 16, 2016 or Friday’s April 1-May 27, 2016 (no class April 22 or May 20)

Time: 12:10-12:50pm           

Location: University of Missouri Psychiatric Center (MUPC) Gym

Cost: $24.50 per session, minimum 10 participants

Contact: Instructor Kate Walker @ Yogateacher530@gmail.com

Looking for more classes? Find a full list of Healthy for Life physical activities on the events calendar.

As a physical activity on or off campus, participants may self-report 10 points per day for a maximum of 100 points in the Healthy for Life Wellness Portal powered by Cerner. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Culture of Health priority area: Eat well
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Eat well’ which promotes the availability of healthy food options to all employees.

What you'll find on the website:

• Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take to eat healthier at home and at work.
• Eat for Life– This 10-week mindfulness-based course (taught in-person and online) teaches participants to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.
• Weight Watchers– Find out about groups meeting on campus and any upcoming Weight Watchers open house sessions. You will also learn how to earn incentive points and save money on the program.
• Eating well at work toolkit– This toolkit provides information for individuals and for departments to encourage eating healthy work.
• Discounts and resources– Find healthy eating resources offered at a discounted rate to University employees. Looking for a farmers market? We have a state-wide listing available.

Ready to explore Eat well? Click here!

Nutrition & Exercise Research Day(s)Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n Roll: Estrogen and Exercise in Women’s Health
Every year since 1966 the nutrition community at the University of Missouri has held several lectures and activities emphasizing nutrition, fitness and wellness.  Hosted by the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology, the events this year allow us to celebrate the long tradition of nutrition – and now exercise – research at MU by bringing in distinguished scientist experts to highlight health research specifically geared toward women and wellness.

“Estrogen Therapy for Menopause: Fountain of Youth or Kiss of Death?”

Bond Life Sciences Center, Monsanto Auditorium

Date: Wednesday March 23, 2016

Time: 7:00PM- 8:00PM

Where: Monsanto Auditorium

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

“Lessons Learned in Los Angeles: How to OWN Your Nutrition Message!”

Bond Life Sciences Center, Monsanto Auditorium

Date: Thursday March 24, 2016

Time: 1:00PM- 2:00PM

Where: Monsanto Auditorium

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

“Estrogens: What is Good for the ‘Goose’ is Also Good for the Gander!”

Memorial Union South, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

Date: Thursday March 24, 2016

Time: 4:00PM- 5:00PM

Where: Jesse Wrench Auditorium

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

For more information please contact Dr. Catherine Peterson or Dr. Vicki Vieira-Potter at 573-882-4288.

New Eat Well Discount: Green Bean Delivery
Green Bean Delivery offers organic groceries, and many local products, delivered right to your door. Please see the attached flyer for more details including the University promo code of Healthy4Life that entitles subscribers to $15 off your first bin. No membership is required and delivery is flexible so you can choose to turn delivery on or off from week to week.

More information is available at http://greenbeandelivery.com/

MU Extension Offers Incentive Eligible Classes
University of Missouri Extension classes eligible for Wellness incentive points are now enrolling. Classes scheduled on campus include Taking Care of You, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Stay Strong Stay Healthy and Youth Mental Health First Aid. See the attached flyer for class descriptions.

Registration: Required. Visit  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm to complete your registration.

Questions? muextwellness@missouri.edu.

Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course. Points are awarded by the 15^th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

 

Caught in the Act: Week 6
In the final week of Caught in the Act, 106 nominations were receive! Thank you to everyone who participated in the program. I will share the results of the program in the next few weeks so be on the lookout for that.

The raffle winners from week 6 are as follows:

• MU Campus: Susie Facklam nominated by April Mason
• MU Healthcare: Pam Holliday nominated by Jane Skeene
• UM System: David Silvey nominated by Willie Jones
• Extension: Becky Fuchs nominated by Teresa DeFord Petefish

Winners of the weekly raffle will receive a Yoga ball which can be used as a piece of ergonomic equipment in the workplace

There are many employees out there practicing random acts of wellness so let us know who they are.

Healthy for Life would like to extend a thank you to those Wellness Ambassadors who are promoting Caught in the Act and for your participation in the program. 

Online Wellness Workshops & myLearn
Find a variety of books and courses in myLearn that you can complete to earn Wellness Incentive points. Topics include healthy eating, workplace safety, relaxation and employee recognition. Look for ‘custom’ courses to find Healthy for Life developed content such as NEW!Ergonomic Wellness, Flexible Work Arrangements Training Modules for Employees and Managers. With so many options to choose from, find a course that interests you and earn incentive points at the same time.

1. To access eligible Wellness Incentive 2016 items in MyLearn:
2. From myHR, log into myLearn which is located in the training folder
3. Select ‘Browse the Library’ and your campus
4. In the left column select ‘Wellness Incentive 2016’
5. You may now browse by Culture of Health priority area a variety of books and courses you can complete for incentive points
   1. ‘Wellness Incentive 2016 Learning Resources’ details the point value of each activity

Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course/book. Points are awarded by the 15^th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Culture of Health priority area: Work Healthy
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Work healthy’ which encourages ergonomics and technology to let us move, be healthy and do our jobs better.

What you'll find on the website:

• Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take to maintain and increase your healthy habits at your workplace
• Activity and break apps- Find apps for your mobile device or computer to help you take breaks and move more during the day.
• Discounts and resources- Locate discounts and resources in your community to help you work healthy.
  • Find a list of vendors offering discounted ergonomic equipment here: https://www.umsystem.edu/apps/fa/procurement/contracts/summary.php?Contract_ID=1430

Want to learn how to set up an ergonomic friendly workspace? Find the Ergonomic Wellness Video in myLearn and earn incentive points too. (Directions to find the video listed above.)

Ready to explore Work Healthy? Click here!

Caught in the Act: Week 4
In week 4 of Caught in the Act, there were a total of 70 employees acknowledged for practicing Random Acts of Wellness. This is down slightly from last week but still an impressive number!  Keep those submission rolling in and get caught in on the act!

Here is a sampling of activities from week 4:

• A manager taking the time to get to know staff and making sure they are supported
• Parking on a high level in a garage and taking the stairs
• Participating in a 5 minute chair yoga & breathing routine
• Hosting a salad party instead of cake for an office birthday

The raffle winners from week 4 are as follows:

• MU Campus: Andrea Kimura nominated by Margaret Jasinski
• MU Healthcare: Samantha Galati nominated by Jamie Gale
• UM System: No Nominations!
• Extension: Karin Burgess nominated by Janice Perkins

Winners of the weekly raffle will receive a Yoga ball which can be used as a piece of ergonomic equipment in the workplace

There are many employees out there practicing random acts of wellness so let us know who they are.

Looking for more info? http://umurl.us/CITA

Healthy for Life would like to extend a thank you to those Wellness Ambassadors who are promoting Caught in the Act and for your participation in the program. 

Culture of Health priority area: Empower and appreciate
Each Culture of Health priority area is featured on the Wellness Website along with many programs, discounts and resources associated with each. From the home page you may select any of the priority areas to find out more. This week we are exploring ‘Empower and appreciate’ which supports empowerment and appreciation by colleagues, yourself and the organization.

What you'll find on the website:

• Easy action steps– These are simple action steps you can take empower yourself and appreciate others.
• Empower yourself- Find tools for advancing your financial, educational and overall well-being.
• Appreciate others- Find simple resources and ways to nominate someone for a staff award.

Going on now, Caught in the Act is a simple appreciation program designed to recognize employees for demonstrating random acts of wellness. Acts of wellness can be anything from taking the stairs, hosting a healthy potluck to mentoring a co-worker.  Want to find out more? http://umurl.us/CITA

Ready to explore Empower and appreciate? Click here!

Looking for a Wellness Ambassador?
The Ambassador directory has recently been updated with many new ambassadors from across the University. Part of the Wellness Ambassador Portal, the directory now includes home department, parent department and address. Each campus, system and extension now have separate listings to make finding an ambassador easier than ever.

>>>Click Here to Find an Ambassador

Interested in becoming a Wellness Ambassador? Find out more information on the Ambassador portal and sign up today! Having more than one ambassador in a department is encouraged. All you need is desire to help promote a culture of health among faculty and staff!

Questions or need to update your information? Please contact Jen Oetting at oettingj@umsystem.edu.

MU Extension Offers Incentive Eligible Classes
University of Missouri Extension will add to the menu of classes that earn you points toward your Wellness Incentive starting in January. Classes scheduled on campus include Taking Care of You, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Stay Strong Stay Healthy and Youth Mental Health First Aid. See the attached flyer for class descriptions.

Registration: Required. Visit  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm to complete your registration.

Questions? muextwellness@missouri.edu.

Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course. Points are awarded by the 15^th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

 

 

 

 

Work Healthy: New! Ergonomic Wellness Video now available
In order to be healthy at work, you need to know the basics about ergonomic workstations, equipment, safety, and the use of appropriate wellness breaks. Listening to this video will get you started on creating a healthy work environment so you can be more productive and energized while your body feels great! 

During this course you will learn to evaluate and adjust your workstation, select ergonomic equipment and incorporate mini breaks and stretches into your workday. 

To access this course:

1. From myHR, log into myLearn
2. Select ‘Browse the Library’ and your campus
3. In the left column select ‘Wellness Incentive 2016’
4. Select ‘Work Healthy’ and find the custom course ‘Ergonomics Wellness Video’
   1. You will earn 50 points for completion of this course.

Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course/book. Points are awarded by the 15^th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.

Caught in the Act: Week 2
It’s week 2 of Caught in the Act and we’ve had had a great response with 77 employees acknowledged for practicing Random Acts of Wellness during the week. Can we break 100 in week 3? 150? Keep those submission rolling in and get caught in on the act!

The raffle winners from week 2 are as follows:

• MU Campus: Melissa Ingram nominated by Amy Shumate
• MU Healthcare: Kelly Reeves nominated by
• UM System: Karlee Dinehart nominated by John Layman
• Extension: Emily Mangano nominated by Carla Rendo

Winners of the weekly raffle will receive a Yoga ball which can be used as a piece of ergonomic equipment in the workplace

There are many employees out there practicing random acts of wellness so let us know who they are.

Looking for more info? http://umurl.us/CITA

Healthy for Life would like to extend a thank you to those Wellness Ambassadors who are promoting Caught in the Act and for your participation in the program. 

2016 Wellness Incentive
What does wellness mean to you? Earn up to $450 for taking steps to improve your health. Visit http://umurl.us/incentive for more information.