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On-Site Health Screening on September 21st

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: Friday, September 21, 2018

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

Room: Phoenix Room in University Union

Register on the StayWell website and click on the Programs tab, then Health Screening, and Onsite Appointments. Then you can search by zip code (ex. 54311), and select UW-Green Bay.

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 on the StayWell website.

STEP 2: Complete the StayWell health assessment** on the StayWell website.

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

STEP 3: Complete a Well-Being Activity through StayWell. After logging into the StayWell website, 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 the StayWell website.

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

*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.

Wellness Webinar: Reducing Inflammation for a Healthier You

Chronic inflammation can be the culprit behind poor health and well-being. Learn more about the causes of inflammation and ways you can reduce or prevent it so you can feel your best.

We’ll cover:

Our body’s response to inflammation
Anti-inflammatory foods
Other healthy steps you can take to reduce chronic inflammation

Date: Wednesday, August 15, 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 the StayWell website and go to Webinars to register.

Wellness webinars highlighting various health and well-being topics will take place quarterly. All webinars will be recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the wellness portal after the event date.

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

Move your body once every hour

Have you ever hunched over your desk in the same position for three hours without realizing it? After you finally snap out of your mental task, your body feels stressed, stiff, and stuck.

Sometimes we get so caught up in what we’re doing—especially at work—that we don’t notice how our bodies feel. Today give your body the attention it deserves. Check in with your body once every hour to move, reset your batteries, and become more mindful and present.

During these check-ins, change your posture. Take notice of where it feels like tension may be rising—maybe your back, shoulders, or neck. Consciously relax these areas of your body and then stretch them, slowly and gently. Don’t bounce or jerk. Hold the stretch for five to 20 seconds. Breathe deeply, slowly, and regularly. Then stand up straight and walk around to loosen up. Your body and mind will thank you for it. Set a timer if you need a reminder to do it.

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Stick with water today

Many of the drinks you’ll encounter today contain lots of calories and few, if any, nutrients. Non-diet soft drinks, energy or sports drinks, fancy coffees, and other beverages sweetened with sugar can mean extra pounds over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says people consume about 400 calories per day in beverages. So today, try drinking only water, both with and between meals.

Sticking with zero-calorie water is an easy way to cut calories and get a jump on your weight-management goals. Plus, water is usually an inexpensive option. Drink water from the tap at home—it’s the cheapest way to stay hydrated. When you’re headed out and about, fill a water bottle and toss it into your bag or backpack. You can refill it throughout the day. Bonus: You’ll help the environment by reducing waste.

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Summer Yoga Challenge

Employees have unlimited Kress access during summer

Just a reminder that UW-Green Bay employees have unlimited access to the Kress Events Center until the end of summer. Summer hours, through August 31st, are as follows:

Monday to Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Also, employees have unlimited access to free group fitness classes during summer. Click on this link to view the summer group fitness schedule: http://www.uwgb.edu/kress-events-center/fitness-programs/class-schedule/

Please contact Alex Reichenberger, Fitness Coordinator at the Kress Events Center (reichena@uwgb.edu or ext. 2836) with any questions.

20 Employees Participate in the Bellin Run

Congratulations to everyone who participated in or helped with the Bellin Run in Green Bay last Saturday! There were 20 employees who ran or walked, and some commented that the weather was really nice that morning (cloudy and not too warm), but when the sun came out later, it got hot!

“The Bellin Run is my favorite run/walk event. I really look forward to it every year because the whole community shows up to give their support or to participate. I’m thrilled that UW-Green Bay continues to organize a corporate team because it makes it so easy to pick up our packets right on campus. We also like to show our UW-Green Bay pride by wearing the team shirt on race day. ☺”

~ Kimberly Vlies

“My son, Rhys, ran his first full Bellin with the UWGB team this year. He’s 8-years-old and he’s been doing the kids Bellin every year since he was 3 or so but this year wanted to run the full 6.2 He sprinted the last .2 miles and told me when he was done, “I felt like I was flying. I really was like a Phoenix.”

~ Ryan Martin

Good Luck at the Bellin Run!

The Bellin Run is this Saturday, June 9th, and 18 UW-Green Bay employees will be walking or running on Saturday morning. Good luck to Bob Blihar, Kate Burns, Bridget Derge, Jana Fogaca, Michael Holstead, James Marker, Aaron Maternowski, Ryan Martin, Donna Mleziva, Dan Moore, Darrel Renier, Joan Schaller, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, Molly Vandervest, Kimberly Vlies, Bobbie Webster, Crystal Williams and John Zimonick! Thanks to Dan Moore for taking the above photo!

Thank you to UW-Green Bay student, Abigail Doubek (picture at right), for designing the team T-shirts this year! The logo she created, shown below, was printed on the back of the UW-Green Bay Bellin Run Team T-shirts, which team members received this week. The T-shirts were available through funding offered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds to support employee wellness and the Well Wisconsin Program. Thank you ETF!

Thank you to Aaron Maternowski for being the UW-Green Bay Bellin Run Team Captain! Should be nice weather on Saturday morning – Go team!