{"id":4796,"date":"2012-04-06T12:38:18","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T18:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2012-04-06T12:38:18","modified_gmt":"2012-04-06T18:38:18","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2012\/04\/06\/healthy-for-life-update-84\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wellness Incentive<\/strong>
\nFaculty & Staff\u2014the clock is ticking to earn your Wellness Incentive and Healthy for Life doesn\u2019t want anyone eligible to miss out! More than 3,000 of your peers have completed the program. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening, which you can get at our largest screening event this semester. Primary subscribers to the UM Medical plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year. The requirements must be completed by April 30, 2012. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Get started now:<\/p>\n

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  1. Create your Cerner Health account<\/strong> by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Enter your email address and join the program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Complete your personal health assessment<\/strong> – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.<\/li>\n
  4. Schedule your FREE 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Upcoming Screenings<\/span><\/em> <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Date<\/span><\/em> <\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nLocation<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 6<\/td>\n8 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/td>\nMissouri Psychiatric Center, Gym<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 10<\/td>\n8 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/td>\nReynolds Journalism Institute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 11<\/td>\n8 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/td>\nHeinkel Building, Room 205<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 13<\/td>\n8-11 a.m.<\/td>\nUniversity Hospital, Room GL-20 (Fit for Life Hallway)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 17<\/td>\n8-11 a.m.<\/td>\nHulston Hall, Room 204<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 18<\/td>\n8 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/td>\nABNR, Conference Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 19<\/td>\n8-11 a.m.<\/td>\nUniversity Hospital, Room GL-20 (Fit for Life Hallway)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 20<\/td>\n7-11 a.m.<\/td>\nUniversity Hospital, Room GL-20 (Fit for Life Hallway)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 24<\/td>\n8 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/td>\nHulston Hall, Room 204<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 25<\/td>\n8-11:30 a.m.<\/td>\nEllis Fischel Cancer Center, Conference Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    April 27<\/td>\n8-11 a.m.<\/td>\nUniversity Hospital, Room GL-20 (Fit for Life Hallway)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    *<\/strong>SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a><\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

    Questions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu<\/a> <\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Already Visit Your Doctor?<\/p>\n

    If you have had your annual physical since July 2011, you can complete the online Doctor Screening Form<\/a><\/strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \nFree<\/span> Better Choices Better Health Workshop<\/span><\/strong>
    \nBetter Choices Better Health is a FREE workshop that teaches you the skills you need to manage your symptoms & take control of your health! MU faculty, staff, retirees and benefit-eligible family members qualify for an incentive based on participation in a health assessment. If you are interested in leading a group, contact Amber Phelps at     phelpsam@missouri.edu<\/a> or call her at (573) 882-8097.<\/p>\n

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    \nDrop-in and de-stress with meditation<\/span><\/strong>
    \nThree decades of research suggests that engaging in a regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall psychological and physical well-being.\u00a0 Find out for yourself by taking advantage of these stress reduction meditation sessions held each week at the following locations:
    \nMondays:<\/em><\/strong> 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., Heinkel Building, Room 10<\/p>\n

    Wednesdays:<\/em><\/strong> 4:15\u20135 p.m., Hulston Hall, Room<\/p>\n

    All students, faculty, and staff are welcome. No previous experience with meditation is necessary.\u00a0 For more information, contact Lynn Rossy<\/a><\/strong>. If you can\u2019t make the sitting, listen to online recordings at: \u00a0http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/mindfulness\/guided.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n


    \nColumbia Slimdown Challenge<\/strong>
    \nThe Columbia Slimdown Challenge is a friendly 12-week weight-loss competition. Join the challenge by forming a team of 4-6 peoplemade up of your coworkers, friends and family. Together, you will compete with all of Columbia to lose the highest percentage of weight.<\/p>\n

    Register on April 16th<\/sup>: ColumbiaSlimdownChallenge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    Follow the movement: facebook.com\/ColumbiaSlimdownChallenge<\/a><\/p>\n

    On April 16th<\/sup> your team can register atColumbiaSlimdownChallenge.com<\/a>, where the competition is managed using a real-time scoreboard. Your next task will be to weigh-in at one of the 8 official Slimdown kiosks placed throughout Columbia. The official weigh-in week begins Monday, April 23rd<\/sup> and ends Monday, April 30th<\/sup>. Visit the challenge website for official weigh-in locations and instructions.<\/p>\n

    Throughout the challenge prizes will be awarded at random to participants. The team and top three individuals that lose the highest percentage of weight at the end of the challenge willreceive an exciting grand prize, including tickets to MU\u2019s first SEC home game.<\/p>\n

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    Wellness Incentive Faculty & Staff\u2014the clock is ticking to earn your Wellness Incentive and Healthy for Life doesn\u2019t want anyone eligible to miss out! More than 3,000 of your peers have completed the program. Simply complete a personal health assessment…<\/span><\/p>\n

    Read more Healthy for Life Update<\/span> ›<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

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