{"id":3945,"date":"2011-10-07T09:39:40","date_gmt":"2011-10-07T15:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=3945"},"modified":"2011-10-07T09:39:40","modified_gmt":"2011-10-07T15:39:40","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-flu-shot-and-screening-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2011\/10\/07\/healthy-for-life-update-flu-shot-and-screening-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update: Flu Shot and Screening Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Flu Shots and Health Screenings<\/strong><br \/>\nThe University of Missouri Total Rewards invites you to join Healthy for Life, an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment and health screening, primary subscribers to the UM Health Care plan will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we\u2019re partnering with Cerner Health to provide straightforward tools to help you work toward better health. You can participate in the program now. It\u2019s simple. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create your <strong>Cerner Health account<\/strong> by visiting <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu\/\">www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your email address and <strong>join the program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Complete your <strong>personal health assessment<\/strong> &#8211; an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule your FREE <strong>health screening<\/strong> at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.\n<ul>\n<li>Mondays: Heinkel Building, Room 10 <em>(12:15-12:45 p.m.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesdays: University Hospital, Room GL-11 <\/strong><em>(12:15-12:45 p.m.) <strong>*Starts Oct. 12<sup>th<\/sup>!<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wednesdays: Law School Bldg (Hulston Hall), Room 222 <em>(1:15-1:45 p.m.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 11<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Reynolds Alumni Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong><em>APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS <\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 13<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 10 a.m.-1 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Printing Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong><em>APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS <\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 25<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 9 a.m.-11 a.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Room 4011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*<\/em><\/strong><em> THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 25<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 1-5 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Jesse Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong><em>APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS <\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 26<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> MU Student Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*<\/em><\/strong><em> THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 27<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 9 a.m.-11 a.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Animal Science Research Center, Room S120<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*<\/em><\/strong><em> THIS EVENT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE, NO SCREENING OR FLU SHOT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong><strong> Oct. 27<br \/>\nTime:<\/strong><strong> 1-5 p.m.<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong><strong> Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong><em>APPOINTMENTS FOR SCREENINGS ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*NO APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS <\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FREE flu shots<\/strong> will be provided for those 12 years and older enrolled in a UM Health Care plan. To receive the vaccination, bring your health insurance card and a completed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uminfopoint.umsystem.edu\/media\/curator\/Wellness\/flu%20info\/2011%20Faculty%20Staff%20Flu%20Shot%20Consent.pdf\">Flu Vaccine form<\/a><\/strong>. Those not enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a vaccination for $15 cash or check, along with the completed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uminfopoint.umsystem.edu\/media\/curator\/Wellness\/flu%20info\/2011%20Faculty%20Staff%20Flu%20Shot%20Consent.pdf\">Flu Vaccine form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To receive the $100 Incentive, complete both the personal health assessment and health screening by April 30, 2012.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu\/\">I want to learn more about the Healthy for Life program.<\/a><\/strong><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><br \/>\nStress-Reduction Meditation\u2014New location starting Oct. 12th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nResearch over the past two decades suggests that engaging in a regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall psychological and physical wellbeing.\u00a0 Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the sitting meditation sessions across campus each week. All faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary.\u00a0 For more information, contact Lynn Rossy at <strong><a href=\"mailto:RossyL@umsystem.edu\">RossyL@umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t make the noon time sitting you can listen to a recording online any day of the week by going to the following website: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/curators\/mindfulness\/guided\">http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/curators\/mindfulness\/guided<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><br \/>\n<strong>Tips for Mindful Eating Blog<\/strong><\/span><strong><em><br \/>\n\u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/newscentral\/mindfuleating\/\">Tips for Mindful Eating<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>: It\u2019s more than just about food\u2019<\/em> is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world.\u00a0It grew out of the ten week program entitled \u201cEat for Life\u201d developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program.<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=TipsForMindfulEating&amp;loc=en_US\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to subscribe to weekly posts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><br \/>\nMassage Therapy Services\u2014Faculty\/Staff Discounts Available<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nDe-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR\u00a0 drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Faculty and staff\u00a0 receive a discount:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hours of availability:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">30 minutes: $35<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Mondays &amp; Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-7   p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">60 minutes: $50<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Wednesdays: 1-7 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">90 minutes: $70<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Thursdays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flu Shots and Health Screenings The University of Missouri Total Rewards invites you to join Healthy for Life, an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you actively manage your health. 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