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.
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
– - 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.
- Get a health screening or complete another health check option (ex. dental exam or coaching session).
- Complete the health assessment at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin – it takes about 10 minutes and is mobile and tablet friendly!
- 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.
Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Talk Hydration and Heart Health
February 2023 NEW EPISODE: Hydration and Heart Health with Becky Kerkenbush
Discover the role water plays in your body while gaining tips on staying hydrated and cutting back on sugar-sweetened beverages. Join host, Renee Fox, as she talks with Registered Dietitian, Becky Kerkenbush to learn more about hydration needs through the lifecycle. To celebrate American Heart Month, the conversation also focuses on cardiovascular health and ways to make improvements.
Listen HERE!
Note to those eligible for the 2023 Well Wisconsin inventive: Two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 2, dated November 2022 and later, will qualify for well-being activity credit.
Submit a Recipe Challenge
Eating healthy is extremely important, one benefit of eating healthy is to reduce risk of developing coronary heart disease and to stop gaining weight, reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Another reason to have a healthy diet is to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of some cancers.
Having a balanced diet is important but finding healthy and easy recipes can also be difficult. The Wellness Committee is challenging you to submit your healthy recipes to wellness@uwgb.edu by February 28, 2023. Bring your recipe with you to the Women’s Heart Health Luncheon and Learn on February 15th to receive a prize. Those submitted online will be put into a drawing to receive a prize.
Recipes can be meals, snacks, side dishes, desserts, etc.
If you have any questions, please email wellness@uwgb.edu.
Women’s Heart Health Lunch and Learn (Bring Your Own Lunch)
Please join the Women’s Leadership Network Employee Resource Group (ERG) and UWGB Wellness Committee February 15th, 2023 to network and learn more about women’s heart health. Please bring your lunch and join the event at any time.
11:30AM-12:00PM – Information and Resources
- American Heart Association Resources
- What is an AED and where are they on our campus by University Police
- Healthy eating on campus by Chartwells
- Exercise at the Kress by UREC
- Wellness Committee Resources and Challenge (Bring a healthy recipe with and receive a prize, see blog post HERE)
12:00PM-12:30PM – Speakers (Streamed via Teams – please email Lynn Niemi at niemil@uwgb.edu for the link.)
- Molly Schroeder, Marketing Specialist at the Brown County Library will share her story of having a heart attack at age 21
- Paula Fleurant, R.N., M.S, UWGB Alumni and 24 year open heart survivor
12:30PM-1:00PM – Round table discussion and networking
- Discussion with speakers and networking time.
When: February 15, 2023
Location: 1965 Room in University Union
To request an accommodation or needing additional information, please contact Lynn Niemi at niemil@uwgb.edu or call 920-465-2849.
Group Fitness Punch Cards
Attend 12 group fitness classes this semester and receive a prize!
Group Fitness morning and lunch hour classes are free for faculty and staff! If you prefer to attend a class in the afternoon/evening, all you have to do is purchase an unlimited membership ($60/semester or $100/year). This can be done online or at the Kress front desk.
To register for classes, please visit urec.uwgb.edu or download the UREC app.
Log in with your UWGB email and password. Registration instructions.
Email Alex Wandersee at wandersa@uwgb.edu if you have any questions.
See you in class!
Rethink Your Drink
Well Wisconsin in 2023
2023 has started and you can now start thinking about earning your $150 gift card through Well Wisconsin. This year the three activities must be completed by October 13, 2023 to earn the $150 Well Wisconsin gift card.
- Health Assessment: Complete WebMD ONE’s 10-minute questionnaire.
- Health Check: Complete one of the following health checks
- Biometric Screening
- Dental Exam
- One Coaching Session
- Well-Being Activity: Complete one of the many activities WebMD has to offer
Download the mobile app, Wellness at Your Side
- Visit the Apple App Store of the Google Play Store and search “Wellness at Your Side”
- After downloading and opening the app, enter your Connection Code: SOWI.
OR
Visit the Well Wisconsin portal at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin.
New in 2023 for your gift cards
Starting in 2023, you will have the option to redeem your $150 Well Wisconsin gift card VIRTUALLY, 2 to 3 business days after your three Well Wisconsin activities are marked complete. You will receive an email with instructions to redeem your gift card. If you prefer a physical gift card is mailed to your home, you can select that option and verify your mailing address. If you do not redeem your gift card within 30 days, it will automatically be sent to the address on file with your employer or ETF.
