Author: Jolene Truckenbrod

Self Defense Workshop held February 28th

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If you were walking past University Union Room 103 on February 28th between 11:00 a.m. and Noon, you may have heard eighteen women yelling “BACK OFF!”  Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC presented a self-defense workshop to employees on Wednesday, February 28th.  Instructors Herb, Betsy, and Aaron demonstrated self-defense techniques and shared valuable information about how to protect and empower ourselves.  We learned how to get away from an attacker, create a barrier with our body, and use our voice as an effective tool to prevent attack.  We laughed a lot too!  Thank you to Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC for presenting this excellent workshop!

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground round
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 28-oz. can petite diced tomatoes, low sodium
  • 14-oz. can low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. parsley
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice or other grain, such as barley or millet

Directions
Brown meat in soup pot. Drain fat if necessary. Add olive oil, then onions and garlic and sauté briefly. Add shredded cabbage and continue stirring. Add tomatoes, beef broth, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and let cook for about 10 minutes on simmer. Sprinkle in parsley.

To serve, put half a cup of cooked brown rice or other grain of your choice (barley, millet, quinoa) into a large bowl. Ladle stuffed cabbage soup over grain. Serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Each serving contains about 232 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat, no trans fat, 22 mg cholesterol), 369 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugars, and 12 g protein.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC

Wellness Email Newsletter

Do you want to stay in-the-loop when it comes to wellness?  Sign up for the UW-Green Bay Wellness email newsletter on the Human Resources website under Wellness (http://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness/).  You would receive an email every other week or so, with information about wellness events and activities, recipes, articles, etc.  Over 30 employees have signed up already!  Thanks to Kimberly Vlies and Jen Schanen for their work setting up the wellness email newsletter!

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Winter Bingo Challenge Results

Thanks to everyone who participated in the winter bingo challenge!  Here are some results:Snowman

  • At least 20 of the 25 bingo card squares checked off: 18 people
  • Department with the most people participating: Continuing Education and Community Engagement (5 people)
  • Building with the most people participating: Cofrin Library (9 people)
  • Most bingo card squares checked off: Karen Peterson

Everyone who submitted their completed bingo card by February 9th will get a small gift for participating (will be sent to you) thanks to a wellness grant from the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF).  The biggest winners are those who keep making healthy choices and incorporate wellness into their every day lives throughout the rest of 2018!

Self Defense Workshop on February 28th

BrochureLearn more than skills, learn to EMPOWER yourself!  Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC will be presenting two Self Defense Workshops to UW-Green Bay employees thanks to a wellness grant from the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF).

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Times:

  • 11:00 a.m. to Noon (workshop for women only)
  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (workshop for all)

Location: University Union, Room 103

RSVP: wellness@uwgb.edu 

Each workshop is limited to 30 employees, so please email wellness@uwgb.edu to sign-up and indicate which session you prefer (first come, first serve).  Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC will have each participant sign a waiver to participate in the workshop.  It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing, but your work clothes are fine – no need to change for the workshop.

Please contact wellness@uwgb.edu or ext. 2203 with any questions.

On-Site Health Screening on April 25th

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Register now for your on-site health screening! 

Discover your numbers – A free health screening* event has been scheduled at UW-Green Bay for employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.

At an on-site screening, you’ll learn your measurements for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol (HDL, LDL, and total), triglycerides and glucose, and be in and out in 20 minutes.

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Room: Phoenix Room in University Union

Register at wellwisconsin.staywell.com and click on the Programs tab, then Health Screening, and Onsite Appointments.

Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive

Complete three steps by October 19, 2018 to earn the $150** Well Wisconsin incentive.

STEP 1: Get a health screening*

Attend an employer sponsored event or if you plan to see your health care provider, ask them to complete the Health Care Provider Form, available at wellwisconsin.staywell.com.

STEP 2: Complete the StayWell health assessment** at wellwisconsin.staywell.com.

It takes about 10 minutes and is mobile and tablet friendly!  After logging into wellwisconsin.staywell.com, click on Health Assessment at the top right.

STEP 3: Complete a Well-Being Activity through StayWell. After logging into wellwisconsin.staywell.com, click on Well-Being Activity at the top right.

For more information on on-site health screenings or the Well Wisconsin Program, log in to wellwisconsin.staywell.com.

NOTE: You must register ahead of time for this health screening – they do not allow walk-ins that day.

There is another on-site health screening event at UWGB on Friday, September 21, 2018, for the 2018 Well Wisconsin incentive.  You can register for this event at wellwisconsin.staywell.com as well.

*Health information, including responses to the health assessment, are protected by federal law and will never be shared with ETF, the Group Health Insurance Program or your employer.

**All wellness incentives paid to participants of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program by StayWell are considered taxable income to the group health plan subscriber and are reported to your employer for tax purposes.

Well Wisconsin Webinar: 2018 Program Overview and Portal Demo

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Make this the year you focus on your health and well-being. Join us to learn all about the 2018 Well Wisconsin Program and resources available to assist you, including how to earn your $150 incentive!

Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Time: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735

No need to RSVP – just mark your calendar to join us, and bring your lunch!

You could also participate in this webinar at your workstation if you prefer – please visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Wellness Webinars to register.

All webinars are recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the StayWell wellness portal after the event date.

To access the StayWell wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or spouse enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Programs.

Winter Break Fitness Challenge – Final Week

During our third and final week of the Winter Break Fitness Challenge, there were 19 entries submitted by employees who exercised at the Kress!  The slip drawn to win a prize for week three is Joan Schaller!  Thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge and exercise at the Kress!  Also, thanks to the Kress Events Center front desk staff, Jeff Krueger, and Aaron Maternowski for their help in making this challenge happen!

Winter Break Fitness Challenge – Week Two

During week two, 23 entries were submitted from employees who exercised at the Kress Events Center!  One entry slip was randomly picked to win a prize, and Crystal Williams is the winner for week two!  Congratulations!  This challenge ends this coming Sunday, January 21st, so there is still time to visit the Kress and enter the drawing!  Don’t let the cold weather keep you down – get up and give your body a workout!  You’ll be glad you did.