{"id":5835,"date":"2012-12-21T11:08:22","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T17:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=5835"},"modified":"2012-12-21T11:08:22","modified_gmt":"2012-12-21T17:08:22","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2012\/12\/21\/healthy-for-life-update-97\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earn Your $100 Wellness Incentive<\/span><\/strong>
\nAs part of your 2013 benefits, you are eligible for a wellness incentive.\u00a0Healthy for Life is an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you earn your incentive and actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment, health screening, and 240 minutes of physical activity,\u00a0primary subscribers to the UM health plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2013 Benefit Plan year.<\/p>\n

Earn $100 in 3 Easy Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. 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. (between Oct. 15, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013)<\/li>\n
  2. Complete your health screening<\/strong>, which includes cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. You can schedule a FREE on campus screening or visit your health care provider (valid screenings are\u00a0between June 1, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013).<\/li>\n
  3. Track 240 minutes of physical activity <\/strong>in any calendar month (between Oct. 15, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ready to get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Create or return to your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Enter your email address and join the program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. If you need help, call Cerner at 877-621-8014.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      2013 Screening Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. MU<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. UMKC<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Missouri S&T<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n
      4. UMSL<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        \nSpring Wellness Classes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Learn to eat for health and enjoyment<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
        \nDiscover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life\u2019s Eat for Life<\/strong> course.\u00a0 This 10-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.<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In Person Orientation:<\/strong> Wednesday, Jan. 23 (12-1 p.m.)<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In Person Class:<\/strong> Wednesdays, Jan. 30-Apr. 17, no class on Feb. 8 or Mar. 27 (12\u20131pm)<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Orientation: <\/strong>week of Jan. 18<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Class: <\/strong>week of Jan. 25-Apr. 5 (except spring break)<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Registration Deadline:<\/strong> Monday, Jan. 14<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost:<\/strong> $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 refunded with full participation); $180 for community members<\/p>\n

        Watch informational\u00a0videos<\/a>,<\/strong> complete your registration form<\/a><\/strong> and email RossyL@umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong> to enroll.<\/p>\n

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        \nLower your stress in just 8 weeks<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
        \nHelping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction<\/strong> classes at minimal cost to benefit-eligible employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. This is an 8\u2013week class teaching meditation, yoga and other mind-body techniques for managing stress.\u00a0There is a $40 registration fee, $20 reimbursement if you attend\u00a0seven of the\u00a0eight classes.<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orientation: <\/strong>Wednesday, <\/strong>Jan. 16, from 5:30\u20136:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Classes: <\/strong>Wednesdays (Jan. 23-Mar. 20), from 5:3 \u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

        \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full Day Retreat: <\/strong>Saturday, March 9,\u00a0 9 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n