Category: Physical Wellness

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!

New March Episode: Let’s Talk About Sleep Hygiene

March is National Sleep Awareness Month! If you want to learn more about healthy sleep habits, Well Wisconsin Radio has got it covered. This month’s new episode is a recording of a special LIVE podcast recorded on February 6, 2025 with Daniel Dickson, PhD. This episode discusses sleep hygiene, sleep disorders and ways to identify your own sleep patterns.

Listen HERE!

NOTE to those eligible for the 2025 Well Wisconsin Incentive, two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 4, dated November 2024 and later, will qualify for well-being activity credit.

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!

January Episode: Let’s Talk Weight Management

During this month’s episode of Well Wisconsin, WebMD’s health coaches talk about weight management, common barriers to weight loss, and WebMD’s Positively Me coaching program. Also explore other areas of well-being focus on other than the number on the scale, and strategies to help you feel your best.

Listen HERE!

You can listen to Well Wisconsin Radio podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify!

NOTE to those eligible for the 2025 Well Wisconsin Incentive, two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 4, dated November 2024 and later, will qualify for well-being activity credit.

Protect yourself this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination!

The Well Wisconsin Program is offering workplace flu clinics.

Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for all site employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Insurance Program.

• • You will be required to present your medical ID card at the flu clinic.
  • After you register for your appointment online, your next step will be to complete the digital consent form.
  • A link to the digital consent form will be available on the appointment confirmation page and in your confirmation email.

DATE: Wednesday October, 23, 2024

TIME: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

LOCATION: Phoenix Rooms

The vaccination will protect against the four most likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season.

The vaccine is preservative-free.

The vaccine is not recommended for the following individuals:

• • Those allergic to eggs or egg product.
  • Those who have an active neurological disorder.
  • Those with a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection or illness.

Preregistration is required. No cash payments or insurance payments accepted. To register for your flue vaccination appointment, log into the wellness portal at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin and click “Register Today” on the Flu Vaccination card.

For more information about the flu vaccination, visit cdc.gov/flu.

The Well Wisconsin Program offers workplace flu vaccine clinics because rolling up your sleeve now is better than a nasty illness later. Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for employees and spouses enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program.

Follow the below steps to receive your flu vaccination at your workplace flu vaccine clinic.

1. Pre-register by logging in or creating an account at the Well Wisconsin Program portal. Then scroll down to the Get Your Flu Vaccination tile and click Register Today.
2. Complete the digital consent form.
3. Present your health insurance ID card at your appointment.

The flu vaccination will protect against the more likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season, including the H1N1- strain of influenza. The vaccine is preservative-free.

The vaccine is not recommended if you:

• Are allergic to eggs or egg products
• Have an active neurological disorder
• Have a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection/illness

Get More Information

• Clinics hosted by the Universities of Wisconsin institutions: Flu Vaccine Clinics
• About the vaccination: www.cdc.gov/flu

 

Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources

Looking to complete your health check credit for your $150 Wellness Incentive. Sign up now for the regional biometric screening. This biometric screening can help you learn about your well-being and how to protect it, giving you the confidence you need to enjoy many more years of meaningful living.

Join an upcoming onsite screening event near you:

• • • April 30: Milwaukee, UW
    • May 1: Madison, DCF
    • May 9: Stevens Point, UW
    • May 10: Madison, Hill Farms
    • May 13: Madison, OCI
    • May 13: Superior, UW
    • May 17: Oshkosh, DNR
    • May 20: Green Bay, DNR
    • May 23: Rhinelander, DCF
    • May 24, Wausau, UW
    • May 29: Madison, Hill Farms
    • June 11: La Crosse, UW

BONUS: At an onsite biometric screening, you get your results within 90 seconds of your sample collection and a consultation is included in your appointment!

Getting a biometric screening also brings you one step closer to earning $150 Incentive from Well Wisconsin! Schedule a biometric screening today and get a new start for the new season.

Go to WebMD ONE – Login (webmdhealth.com), and click Benefits. On the Biometric Screening card, click Get Started. Click under Onsite Health Screening to be directed to the Quest site and reserve your spot for a screening. Or, request a self-collection kit if you cannot attend one of the onsite events.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Can’t Make a Screening or Live to far from one?

If you don’t see a screening event near you, go to WebMD ONE – Login (webmdhealth.com) and click on the Biometric Screening card to find additional screening options:

1. 1. 1. Self-collection materials – click under “Self-collection materials” and order them on the Quest site. Note: A consultation on your results is not included with this option.
      2. Health Care Provider Form – Already up to date on your screenings? Download and complete the Health Care Provider Form to get credit for knowing your numbers. Just click “Health Care Provider Form” at Well Wisconsin.