{"id":6018,"date":"2013-03-01T09:56:26","date_gmt":"2013-03-01T15:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=6018"},"modified":"2013-03-01T09:56:26","modified_gmt":"2013-03-01T15:56:26","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2013\/03\/01\/healthy-for-life-update-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time is Running Out to Earn Your Incentive!<\/span><\/strong>
\nAs part of your 2013 benefits, you are eligible for a wellness incentive. Healthy 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 cardiovascular physical activity, primary subscribers to the UM health plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2013 Benefit Plan year. You can receive your health screening through Healthy for Life or by going to your health care provider. If you\u2019ve gone to your provider, you can submit your results by using our doctor screening form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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)<\/p>\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 between June 1, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013).<\/p>\n

3. Track 240 minutes of everyday physical activity <\/strong>in any calendar month (between Oct. 15, 2012 and Apr. 30, 2013).<\/p>\n

Get Started Now<\/p>\n

1. Create or return to your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. Enter your email address and join the program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Use the helpful quick-start guide to help you step by step.<\/p>\n

4. If you need help, call Cerner at 877-621-8014.
\nAlready Visit Your Doctor?<\/p>\n

If you have had your annual physical, you can complete the Doctor Screening Form<\/a><\/strong> and fax it in! It must be completed in its entirety<\/strong> to get credit.<\/p>\n

Weekly Prizes!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss your chance to win one of our great prizes each week. All who complete(d) the personal health assessment,\u00a0 their health screening and activity are eligible for the drawing to win a FREE FitBit pedometer<\/strong>!<\/p>\n


\nWellness Informational\u00a0Tables\u00a0Available on Campus<\/span><\/strong>
\nStarting next week, Healthy for Life will have tables set up on campus to provide wellness information. You can learn more about tobacco cessation resources as Mizzou will be smoke-free starting July 1, 2013. In addition, you can get a free blood pressure screening and education on how to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.<\/p>\n

FRIDAYS<\/span><\/strong><\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

10a.m.-2p.m Student Center<\/em><\/p>\n

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MONDAYS <\/span><\/strong><\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

10a.m.-2p.m Memorial Union<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nStress Reduction Meditation–FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n