\n\tEarn your 2014 Wellness Incentive in your May paycheck by completing just two easy steps!<\/u>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tIn 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: your online personal health assessment and health screening. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, easier to use Cerner Health account that allows you to track your weight, exercise and food goals, participate in wellness workshops and connect with a dietician or trainer with the click of a button. Once screening dates are announced mid-December, you’ll be able to schedule your health screening through your Cerner Health account.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tStep 1:<\/em><\/strong> <\/span>Complete your Personal Health Assessment (PHA).<\/strong> Start by creating your Cerner Health Account, or log into your existing account by visiting <\/span>https:\/\/www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu<\/a>. You’ll be able to complete your Personal Health Assessment and learn more about your health risks.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tStep 2: <\/em><\/strong>Complete your Health Screening. <\/strong>You can <\/span>schedule your free health screening <\/strong>at a convenient time and location on campus through your Cerner Health account. Or you can<\/span> visit your doctor. <\/strong>You can use results from your annual physical exam obtained May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n\tStart 2014 off in a healthy way by enrolling in one or more of the fitness classes being offered to faculty and staff members. Some of the classes include yoga, pilates, zumba, and strength conditioning. Please check out the website at http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/curators\/wellness\/classes_mu<\/a> If you have any questions please email Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tJan. 17-Feb. 21 (Fridays): Zumba<\/em><\/strong>. Quarterdeck, Room QD251.Class meets every Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. If you have questions, email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tJan. 6-Mar. 10 (Mondays): Pilates. <\/em><\/strong> Townsend, Room 223. On Feb. 17 class will meet in Townsend 109. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu<\/a> <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tJan. 8-Mar. 12 (Wednesdays): Pilates. <\/em><\/strong> Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu<\/a> <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\t· Weds Jan 22 – meets in Towns. 222<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\t· Weds Jan 29 – meets in Towns. 222 <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\t· Weds Feb 26 –meets in Towns. 222 <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tGentle Yoga (Tuesdays & Thursdays): Ongoing<\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>Dalton Research Center. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. $3 per class; pay by month for one or two days a week (average cost $27 or $15 per month) Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy Matsuda at matsudaS@missouri.edu<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tJan. 6-Feb. 10 (Mondays): Gentle Yoga<\/em><\/strong>. Quarterdeck, Room QD251.Class meets every Monday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Registration is needed with a minimum of 8 students. The cost is $18 for 6 week series. Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy at matsudaS@missouri.edu<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n\tDiscover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life<\/strong> course. 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 “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. \n<\/p>\n \n\tFor more information: watch informational <\/span>videos<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tIn Person Class:<\/u><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n\tOrientation: <\/strong>Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. \n<\/p>\n \n\tClass: <\/strong>Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. \n\tOnline Class: <\/u><\/strong> <\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tOnline Orientation: <\/strong>week of September 27 \n\t $180 for community members \n\tRegister by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tIf you have Chronic Illness, Pain, Anxiety, Depression—Register Now for Stress Reduction Class<\/u>\n<\/p>\n \n\tThree decades of research show the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program<\/strong> is effective in helping people coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, anxiety, and depression. This 8-week program provides tools for responding to the stress associated with illness and everyday life with greater skill and creativity using mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses\/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.\n<\/p>\n \n\tOrientation<\/u><\/strong>: Wednesday, January 22 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tClass<\/u><\/strong>: Wednesdays (January 29 – March 19) 5:30 – 7:30p.m.\n<\/p>\n \n\tRetreat<\/u><\/strong>: Saturday, March 8 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)\n<\/p>\n \n\tProgram taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy. Register by contacting Craig Deken at <\/span>csdk89@mail.missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tROC 7K Trail Run<\/u>\n<\/p>\n \n\tScenic single track Rhett’s Run and Bear Creek Trails. January 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. See attached flyer for more details. To see the trail info and register, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com<\/a>. \n<\/p>\n \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tTip to tell the difference between the cold and the flu<\/u>\n<\/p>\n \n\t“The flu season has many people worried about coming down with illness. However, it is a good idea to run through a checklist of symptoms to be sure that what’s bugging you is the flu and not a common cold or bacterial pneumonia.” Interested in reading more on this article published by Missouri Extension following the link at http:\/\/missourifamilies.org\/features\/healtharticles\/health48.htm<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\t \n<\/p>\n \n\tJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month<\/u>\n<\/p>\n \n\tJanuary is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Healthy for Life wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2013).\n<\/p>\n \n\tLower your risk of getting HPV (human papillomavirus) – the most common sexually transmitted disease. Find out how: <\/span>http:\/\/1.usa.gov\/TIwCaE<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tMake a New Year’s Resolution and Enroll in One of the Many New Fitness Classes<\/u>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tMake peace with your body. Register for Eat for Life Program – In Person or Online <\/u>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tCost:<\/strong> $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners\/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members\n<\/p>\n
\n\tOnline Class: <\/strong>week of October 4 – week of December 6
\n\tOnline Class Registration Deadline: <\/strong>September 23
\n\tCost:<\/strong> $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);\n<\/p>\n
\n\tProgram is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n