| Date: |
Saturday, May 17, 2014 |
| Time: |
9 am to 3 pm |
| Location: |
Laboratory Science Greenhouse |
| Someone will be available at the greenhouse between 7:00 to hand out numbers, so that you do not need to stand in line. Doors open at 9 AM and people will be allowed to enter in order by number. Cash and checks only. |
| Natural & Applied Sciences invites you to the 18th annual Heirloom Plant Sale. We typically include over 50 varieties of peppers and over 70 different varieties of tomatoes. Other vegetables will likely include eggplants, cucumbers, broccoli, and lettuce. We also have herbs and fine selection of flowers. We will be offering a number of unusual herbs and flowers this year including several unique basils. |
| For more information: http://www.uwgb.edu/biodiversity/heirloom/ |
One of the exciting features of the Bellin Run Corporate Challenge is participating in a team t-shirt contest! Corporate teams are able to submit a team t-shirt design for judging by elite athletes, race officials, and local area personalities. T-shirts are judged on how they best represent their company and the theme pertaining to the Bellin Run. The 2014 t-shirt theme is “Yes, You Can!”
On that note, we want you to know the Wellness Committee is hosting an internal t-shirt design contest! Members of the campus community are encouraged to submit their own t-shirt designs for consideration of the UW-Green Bay 2014 Corporate Challenge team t-shirt! The winning t-shirt design will be submitted to the Bellin Run for the Corporate Challenge t-shirt contest, displayed at the expo, and used as the design for the 2014 Corporate Challenge team t-shirt! Designs are limited to the front of the t-shirt and one ink color. (We reserve the right to adjust designs as necessary in order to meet ordering requirements)
As an incentive for participation in the UW-Green Bay Bellin Run Corporate Challenge, the Wellness Committee is sponsoring team t-shirts for all individuals that register under the UW-Green Bay corporate team by May 1, 2014! Register today!
Submit your t-shirt designs to the Wellness Committee by Wednesday, April 16th to be included in the contest.
What: Lunch and Learn: Live 54218 @ the Inclusivity Health Fair
When: Thursday, April 3
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Rooms
Where we live, learn, work and play impacts our health. By investing in health – personally, at work, and in the community – we not only prevent disease, but also save dollars, strengthen businesses and improve quality of life in our community. Join Jen Van Den Elzen, director of Live54218.org, to learn about five key behaviors that affect your health and successful strategies for creating a worksite and a community that support you in living a long and healthy life! Please see the flyer for details.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!
‘Step into Spring’ Challenge
Tuesday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 30, 2014 |
| The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a month long challenge for employees and students to track their physical activities and to encourage the campus community to get active.Step 1:Create a Team consisting of 3-5 members. E-mail the team name and list of members to wellness@uwgb.edu.
Step 2: Register on the American Heart Association MyStart! website to log your activity.Step 3: Participate! Log your activities throughout the month of April on the MyStart! website.
Step 4: Earn Incentives! Weekly drawings will be held for participants logging their activities. At the end of the competition, the team with the most miles logged will win 360° of Wellness T-shirts and Water Bottles! Continue logging your activities after Wednesday, April 30 for future drawings and incentives.
See the attached flyer for information on how to sign up and compete today!
Looking for a way to stay motivated or for new fitness ideas to help you with the Step into Spring Challenge? Kress Events Center Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer, Liz Brandt, along with her fellow fitness staff are coordinating a 30 Day Fitness Challenge throughout April. Each day will feature an email challenge geared towards teaching you about proper strength training form, healthy habits, various group fitness formats, etc. To sign up for the daily fitness emails, send an email to wellness@uwgb.edu or Liz Brandt at branel06@uwgb.edu. |
| The UW-Green Bay Benefits Office & Wellness Committee Presents: |
| What: |
Well Wisconsin Biometric Screening Event |
| When: |
Wednesday, April 30th
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University Union, Phoenix Room A |
| Who can Participate: |
Member employees, spouses/domestic partners, and adult children enrolled in State Group Health Insurance |
| How to Participate: |
Pre-Registration is required!
Register online at https://register.wellness-inc.com/stateofwi
Deadline to Register: Monday, April 28, 2014 (or until all appointments are filled) |
In 2014, all state insurance plans are offering $150/member for completing the Well Wisconsin program. There are two steps to completing the program.
- Participate in a biometric screening Get up-to-date testing results on your height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI), cholesterol level, glucose measurement, and blood pressure. At the on-site screening you will be asked to verify your identity (driver’s license, etc.) and proof of insurance. You will then go through a series of staffed stations for the testing, which generally takes less than 20 minutes.
- Complete your Health Risk Survey online provided by your health plan Use your biometric screening results to complete the survey. Visit http://wellwisconsin.wi.gov and click on your insurance plan in the column to the left for a direct link to the online Health Survey. This quick, easy survey will ask a range of questions including your daily stress level, family medical history, and typical meal plan. The Health Survey is designed to help you gauge intangible well-being factors to pinpoint possible health risks.
Once the biometric screening and health survey are completed, the $150 incentive will be processed and issued by your health insurance provider. Even if you are unable to attend the on-site Biometric Screening on April 30th, you can complete the biometric screening portion with your physician (the necessary paper forms for physician’s completion are available under each individual health plan on the Well Wisconsin website).
Please direct any questions to Kimberly Danielson, Benefits Specialist, at (920) 465-2196 or danielsk@uwgb.edu.
We can always work to improve the quality of our lives through health and wellness! |
| What: |
Wellness Lunch and Learn
How to Cool Heartburn & GERD |
| When: |
Wednesday, March 19th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
University Union, 1965 Room |
| Dr. Peterson from Bellin Health will present information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including what GERD is, how to recognize symptoms, and treatment options. Details of the presentation can be found on the attached flyer. |
| Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events! |
| What: |
Wellness Lunch and Learn
AHA MyStart! Tool & Step into Spring Challenge Information |
| When: |
Friday, March 28, 2014
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
| Where: |
SS 1400, Spring Room |
| Looking for a way to track your physical and nutrition activity? Want a way to personalize a walking plan that works best for you or to create your own custom walking paths to share with others? Looking forward to another team challenge as we head into spring? Attend this informational session on the American Heart Association MyStart! tool and find out ways to use the MyStart! tool to get active for a healthier lifestyle as well as information on the upcoming Step into Spring Challenge that will take place in April. |
| Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events! |
| What: |
Wellness Lunch and Learn
Running/Walking Progressions & Getting Motivated for the 2014 Bellin Run |
| When: |
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m |
| Where: |
University Union – Christie Theatre |
| Join the Wellness Committee and Bellin Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Nate Vandervest for an informational lunch and learn on the dos and don’ts of creating a Running/Walking Progressions and how to get motivated to use the Bellin Run to stay on track with your fitness goals! |
| Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events! |
UW Green Bay Corporate Challenge
Bellin 10K Run/Walk • Green Bay, WI • Saturday, June 14, 2014
REGISTER TODAY to participate on the 2014 UW-Green Bay Corporate Challenge team for the Bellin Run.
Participate in friendly competition while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Employees, friends and family are all encouraged to participate as part of the UW Green Bay Corporate Challenge!
Register today and enjoy to benefits:
- VIP Race Packet Delivery- all registrants’ race packets will be delivered to UW-Green Bay for pick-up the week before the event
- An early registration customized gift if registered by Wednesday, May 1
- Entry for additional prizes donated by UW Green Bay’s Wellness Committee
When registering, please use Team Name: UW-Green Bay Team Password: 840
Visit the UW- Green Bay Bellin Run website for information on registration.
Interested in training with fellow employees? Contact the Wellness Committee for coordination of employee interest.
Join the Wellness Committee and Bellin Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Nate Vandervest for an informational Lunch and Learn on Running/Walking Progressions and Getting Motivated for the 2014 Bellin Run
When: Wednesday, April 9, 12:10 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: University Union - Christie Theatre
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
Posted on February 17, 2014 in:
Wellness
| What: |
AED: Be a Lifesaver |
| When: |
Tuesday, February 18, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
or
Thursday, February 20, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m |
| Where: |
University Union
Alumni Rooms A/B |
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An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) analyzes the heart’s electrical rhythm for abnormalities. When needed, and AED administers a shock, called defibrillation, to a person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. The shock may help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm and can increase the chance of survival.
Every minute counts.Even the fastest ambulance response rates in the U.S. are not sufficient to give most Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims a fighting chance–unless an AED is readily available. Victims’ survival chances drop by 10% for every minute that passes, while an AED can increase survival chances from 5% to as high as 75%.
The University has recently added several AED’s providing for over 30 across the campus. Come to this session and get informed about how to properly use an AED in an emergency situation. |
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Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events! |
