{"id":5074,"date":"2012-05-24T12:22:39","date_gmt":"2012-05-24T18:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=5074"},"modified":"2012-05-24T12:22:39","modified_gmt":"2012-05-24T18:22:39","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2012\/05\/24\/healthy-for-life-update-88\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAST CHANCE!<\/strong>
\nDue to popular demand, we have extended the Wellness Incentive deadline until May 25th for in person screenings and May 31st for individual screening submissions (you can use our online Doctor Screening Form). Thousands of employees have completed the program and time is running out, don’t miss out on your $100. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening. 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.<\/p>\n

Get started now:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enter your email address and join the program.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Schedule your FREE health screening 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.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Screenings
\nDate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location
\nMay 25\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8-11 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
\n*SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
\nQuestions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu<\/p>\n

Wellness Office seeks a Business Administrator<\/strong>
\nThe University of Missouri System employee wellness program seeks a career-minded professional to manage fiscal, database administrative and human resource functions. Bachelor\u2019s or masters degree and 3-5 years\u2019 experience preferred. Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, data analytics, budgeting, and general office support is needed. Columbia-based position serves staff in a four campus system. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply at jobs.missouri.edu.<\/p>\n


\nSeeking a Wellness Ambassador for volunteer event<\/strong>
\nHealthy for Life\u2019s Program Coordinator Blaine Snow is looking for one or two Wellness Ambassadors to staff an event on June 1, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. It can be one Ambassador for the entire shift or two can split the time. You will be asked to provide wellness information at the CAFNR Staff Appreciation Day held at South Farm. It\u2019s a great opportunity to get out and see another part of campus while helping your colleagues to learn about becoming healthy. Please respond directly to Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu if you can help.<\/p>\n

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)\u2013 REGISTER NOW!<\/strong>
\nLearn new ways of responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity in this eight week program.\u00a0 Classes provide information about relating to stress, effective communication, and wellness tips as well as instruction in mindfulness (sitting meditation, body scan, yoga, and walking meditation).\u00a0 MBSR compliments the medical management of a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges.
\nOrientation: Thursday, May 31 (5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Class:\u00a0 Thursdays, June 7-July 26 (5-7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Full day retreat: Saturday, July 14 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Cost: $40 ($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).<\/p>\n

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.<\/p>\n

Eat for Life now enrolling<\/strong>
\nDiscover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management.\u00a0 This ten week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid \u201chealthy\u201d rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you\u2019re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.\u00a0 This non-judgmental, non-diet approach helps you use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. Books and recordings are provided with the course.<\/p>\n

Online Course:<\/p>\n

Orientation: Week of June 1
\nClasses:\u00a0 Week of June 8 through August 10
\nCost:\u00a0 $50, $25 to be refunded with full participation in discussion board<\/p>\n

There are two ways to enroll:
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Register with credit card by calling the Healthy for Life office at (573) 884-1312 by May 23 so we have time to send you your books.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life to Lynn Rossy, 205 Heinkel Building by May 23 so we have time to send you your books. Please send the registration form at the end of this email with your payment.<\/p>\n

Healthy for Life\u2019s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home.\u00a0 Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating.<\/p>\n

This is an exciting opportunity to take a class in the comfort of your own home.\u00a0 All you need is a computer and, of course, the time to commit to taking the class.\u00a0 Everyone that signs up will be going through the class at the same time.\u00a0 You will have a week to complete each section.\u00a0 There are practice exercises to complete each day.\u00a0 All is completely explained on Blackboard once you get signed in.<\/p>\n

Curious about the class? Check out our video: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GO14BniFgOo&feature=g-upl and testimonials:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wjgmBrBrA2A&feature=g-upl<\/p>\n

Read what participants have to say about the class:<\/p>\n

\u201cEFL has been a transformational experience\u2026my relationship to food has changed dramatically.\u00a0 I actually think about food much less than before — now it’s rarely on my mind until I begin to experience hunger.\u00a0 And I am savoring my food infinitely more\u2026EFL embodies an intuitive, gracious approach to living, and I am captivated by the gentleness and kindness inherent in the process.\u201d
\n–Linda Dyer
\n\u201cIt is amazing that 10 weeks have gone past\u2026I will use the “make peace with food” for a long time to come, that has been the most successful tip. I don’t have forbidden food, or food that is “bad”. I can have it just in the quantity that will satisfy\u2026I thank you for the insight and the motivation.\u00a0 You have made this a successful experience that has changed my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

–Amy Hampton<\/p>\n

Eat for Life Registration Questionnaire for Online Course
\nName:\u00a0\u00a0 ________________________________________
\nPawprint\/USER ID:\u00a0 ________________________________________<\/p>\n

Please check your location:
\n______ Columbia campus
\n______ UMKC campus
\n______ Rolla campus
\n______ UMSL campus
\n______ University Hospitals and Clinics
\n______Other (please indicate __________________________________________________)<\/p>\n

Books
\nMail my books to the following campus mailing address:
\n___________________________
\n___________________________
\nFor community members only, my home mailing address is:
\n___________________________
\n___________________________<\/p>\n

Participation ( CHECK ONE)
\n______ I am new to the Eat for Life course (send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life at address below, or call 884-1312 to give credit card information)
\n______ I have previously completed the Eat for Life course and am retaking it. (no payment necessary)
\n______ I have previously taken a portion of the Eat for Life course but dropped out and am now retaking it. (no payment necessary<\/p>\n

MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
\nUniversity of Missouri – Columbia
\nHealthy for Life
\nAttn:\u00a0 Lynn Rossy
\n205 Heinkel Building
\nColumbia, MO\u00a0 65210<\/p>\n

Healthy for Life and PedNet partner for class<\/strong>
\nBike Education \u2013 City Cycling class empowers students with the tools to commute safely and legally by bike. You’ll learn traffic laws and concepts, practice handling skills and take an educational bike ride through the city. If you want to feel better about biking then this is the class for you. First class will be held on June 16, 2012.
\nClass covers:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laws regarding biking and rules of the road.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skill drills to build bike-handling abilities, improve safety and avoid crashes.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guided road ride around Columbia to put new knowledge into practice and to familiarize students with bike friendly routes.
\nTuition: $50\/student (Six student minimum) Healthy for Life will provide a $25 rebate for ALL faculty and staff
\nBasic Class info:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 hours \u2013 Format is flexible and can be adapted to fit schedules as needed.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lecture and on-bike instruction
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bike & Helmet required
\nRegister:\u00a0 Contact Gina Overshiner \u2013 gina@pednet.org\u00a0 OR 573.303.1033. More information: http:\/\/pednet.org\/programs\/confident-city-cycling.asp<\/p>\n

Meditation<\/strong>
\nTake a break from your hectic schedule and de-stress with meditation. No experience or registration is necessary for any of the meditation sessions. Classes do not meet on holidays or holiday weeks. If you have questions, please contact Lynn Rossy, Ph.D. at RossyL@umsystem.edu.
\nMondays
\nHeinkel Building, Room 10
\n12:15\u201312:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays
\nHulston Hall, Room 332A
\n4:15\u20134:45 p.m<\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
\nKeep up to date with all the latest Healthy for Life events and classes!
\nTwitter: @Healthy4LifeMU
\nFacebook: Healthy For Life<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LAST CHANCE! Due to popular demand, we have extended the Wellness Incentive deadline until May 25th for in person screenings and May 31st for individual screening submissions (you can use our online Doctor Screening Form). Thousands of employees have completed…<\/span><\/p>\n

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