Category: Physical Wellness

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.

Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Talk Sugar & Your Health

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!

Summer Bingo Challenge

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

Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Talk Tobacco Cessation and Healthy Habits

Well Wisconsin Radio podcast discusses topics of health and well-being from experts around the State of Wisconsin.

New May Episode: Tobacco Cessation and Healthy Habits with Megan Piper, PhD

Learn about different tobacco products, including smoking, hookah, and vaping, and the resources available to help Wisconsinites looking for help with quitting. On the latest episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, Megan Piper, PhD, professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and research director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, addresses methods for quitting and shares ideas for adopting healthy habits and supporting a loved one on their journey to quit. Learn more about the positive benefits experienced after giving up tobacco and gain motivation to get started.

Listen HERE!

Bellin Run 2023

It’s time to register for the 47th Annual Bellin Run!  The Bellin Run will be an in-person and virtual event on June 10, 2023 in Green Bay.  This 10K & 5K event is for runners and walkers of all participation levels.

UW-Green Bay is part of the Bellin Run Corporate Challenge.  Being part of this program gets you these perks if you register by May 15th:

  • An early incentive gift (fanny pack) with the Bellin Run logo on it
  • Your race packet (bib and race shirt) will be delivered to the Green Bay campus and available for you to pick up in the Human Resources office about a week before the event (we’ll email you when it’s ready).

Friends and family can be registered on our team so that they receive these benefits as well.

In addition, the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is investing in the health of our employees by paying for $10 of your registration fees.  This discount will input during the registration process.  This discount does not apply to friends & family members.

Employees, family and friends are encouraged to sign up to participate as part of the UW-Green Bay Corporate team!

To register:

  1. Click on this link:  https://raceroster.com/events/2023/67305/bellin-run/register?team=508198 
  2. Step #1 may ask you to create an account on Race Roster, if you don’t already have one (enter your email and create a personal password)
  3. Team password: UWGB23
  4. Team discount code: UWGB23  (for employees only)
  5. Insert discount code during registration here:

Check out the helpful training information online such as tips, videos, training plans, free training runs and walks, etc. at https://www.bellinrun.com/training 

Questions? Please contact wellness@uwgb.edu.

March Madness Challenge Reminder

The Wellness Committee’s March Madness Challenge can be completed and submitted by March 31st to wellness@uwgb.edu. Please send your t-shirt size, as all participates will receive a t-shirt for completing the challenge.

Please visit our original blog post HERE.

Email wellness@uwgb.edu if you have any questions.

Onsite Health Screening

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. Also, Kristi Mulcahey from WebMD/Well Wisconsin will be in the Phoenix Room on May 22nd to answer any questions you have about the Well Wisconsin program.  Register today!

  • LOCATION:  University Union, Phoenix Rooms, Green Bay campus
  • DATES:  Monday, May 22, 2023 or Wednesday, September 20, 2023
  • TIME:  8:00 am to 1:00 pm
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  • LOCATION:  Phoenix Room # 2114, Sheboygan campus
  • DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  • TIME: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

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.

  1. Get a health screening or complete another health check option (ex. dental exam or coaching session).
  2. Complete the health assessment at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin – it takes about 10 minutes and is mobile and tablet friendly!
  3. Complete a well-being activity (ex. complete a challenge, listen to two Well Wisconsin pod casts, etc.).

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: Let’s Talk About the Importance of Sleep

Well Wisconsin Radio podcast discusses topics of health and wellbeing from experts around the State of Wisconsin.

The Importance of Sleep with Daniel Dickson

Explore the importance of sleep and changes that take place over the life cycle while learning things you can do to get a better night’s rest. Join host, Renee Fox as she talks with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Daniel Dickson, Ph.D. With specialty training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia and evidence-based interventions for sleep disorders, Dickson shares insight in how to improve your quality and quantity of sleep.

Listen HERE!

March Madness Challenge

The Wellness Committee has created a March Madness Challenge for faculty/staff to complete.

This Challenge can be completed by picking activities from 4 different categories and completing them, then choosing which activity you would like to advance to the next round.

Completed forms must be submitted to Wellness@uwgb.edu by March 31st. Please send your t-shirt size, as participants will receive a t-shirt.

If you have any questions, please email wellness@uwgb.edu.

PDF: March Madness Wellness Challenge_UWGB Wellness Committee.