Physical Wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthful habits (routine checkups, balance diet, exercise, etc.) while avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal Physical Wellness.
Week without Violence is part of a global movement to end violence against women and girls. Join YWCA the Week of October 16th – 21st.
YWCA Greater Green Bay is committed to prevent gender-based violence in our community. This year they will educate our community and raise awareness that centers around tech-facilitated gender-based violence, such as the use of social media in online harassment and stalking. Learn more about what YWCA does every day and help take action. 
Thank you to everyone who visited the Benefits and Wellness Fair on Thursday, September 28th! Twenty-two vendors attended and a lot of employees and retirees stopped by to learn more about their wellness, enjoy a cookie, talk about retirement or finances, or get answers to their insurance benefit questions.
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.
DATE: Monday November, 13 2023
TIME: 8:00 a.m to 9:45 a.m
LOCATION: World Unity Room A
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:
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.
On Campus is offering a free Lunch & Learn Series for all UW-Green Bay staff and faculty. Staff and faculty are welcome to bring their lunch to learn about exercise and health psychological skills that can be used in everyday life. The series is offered in-person or via Zoom.
The dates are:
September 25: Movement & Physical Activity into Work Day 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
October 30: Building Confidence in Physical Activity 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
November 27: Motivation and Time Management 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
December 11: Stress Management 12:00pm – 1:00 pm
The Series will be held in the University Union 1965 Room or interested staff and facutly can join via Zoom: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/4894327536?pwd=RTlyZGpUMlVpQWJsd0RRVG5CK3NXZz09
Meeting ID: 489 432 7536
Passcode: 236782
Mark your calendar to attend the Annual UW-Green Bay Employee Benefits &
Wellness Fair!
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: University Union Phoenix Room, Green Bay campus
Please stop by to talk about your benefits and wellness to get helpful information as you consider options for the Annual Benefit Enrollment period. We’ll have refreshments too! This year’s Annual Benefits Enrollment period is September 25th to October 20th.
Representatives from the following organizations will be looking forward to talking with you during the fair:
Questions? Please contact us at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.
Time to register for your onsite health screening!
A free health screening* event has been scheduled for employees (and spouses) who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
At an onsite 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. Register today!
Please register at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin by clicking Benefits, and then Get Started on the Biometric Screening card.
Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive
Complete three activities by October 13, 2023 to earn the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive.
For more information on the Well Wisconsin Program or to complete your activities, log in to webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin.
*The Well Wisconsin incentive program is a voluntary program available to employees, retirees and spouses enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program, excluding Medicare Advantage participants who have incentives available through their health plan. The Well Wisconsin incentive will automatically be issued to eligible participants upon completing the applicable activities. All wellness incentives paid to participants are considered taxable income to the group health plan subscriber and are reported to their employer, who will issue a W2. In some cases, the Wisconsin Retirement System acts as the employer. Retirees, continuants and their spouses will have some taxes withheld from the incentive amount earned.
Well Wisconsin Radio podcast discusses topics of health and well-being from experts around the State of Wisconsin.
New July Episode: Skin Cancer Prevention& Treatment
Looking for tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer while still enjoying time outdoors? Join for a conversation about skin cancer prevention and treatment with Nihal Ahmed, PhD, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Dermatology in the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison/ Have you ever wondered if sunscreen is safe? See what our expert has to say. Plus, we’ll dive into the different types of skin cancers, signs to look for, screening recommendations and the latest treatment approaches.
Listen HERE!
Well Wisconsin Radio podcast discusses topics of health and well-being from experts around the State of Wisconsin.
New June Episode: Sugar and Your Health with Emma Gellerstedt
Looking for advice and tips to cut back on sugar? Join for a conversation with Registered Dietitian, Emma Gellerstedt, where she talks about the health benefits experienced when we cut back on the amount of sugar in our diet. She shares creative ideas for taming a sweet tooth and eating balanced meal. Whether you have a goal to lose weight, make healthier food choices or be a healthy-eating role model for young ones in your life, this episode is for you. Hope you tune in!
Listen HERE!
It’s finally summer and the Wellness Committee has a new summer challenge!
Complete at least 6 activities to receive a prize of your pick(ex: T-shirt, cutting board, lunch box, and more).
Complete all 36 activities and receive a Power Bank Charger.
Email your completed forms to wellness@uwgb.edu by August 13, 2023
If you have any questions, please email wellness@uwgb.
PDF Here – SUMMER Challenge
