Category: Wellness

It’s time to register for the 49th Annual Bellin Run! The Bellin Run will be an in-person and virtual event on Saturday June 14, 2025, 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 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 will email you when it’s ready) if you register by May 15th:

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

1. 1. Visit this link to register:https://raceroster.com/registration/0bcb2ec5-a0d6-4017-8065-9f77fa1d2989/entry?team=791684
      2. Enter Team Code: UWGB2025
      3. Complete the form for yourself, the team will be automatically selected. If you are registering other friends or family members, click on “add another registrant” and then choose “Corporate Challenge Team Member”.
      4. Proceed to check out
      5. Complete registration by clicking “submit order”

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

Please email wellness@uwgb.edu if you have any questions.

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!

• LOCATION: University Union, Phoenix Rooms, Green Bay Campus
• DATES: Wednesday April 9 and September TBD
• TIME: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Can’t make an on campus session, Well Wisconsin is offering an additional health screening in Green Bay

• Thursday April 17 at Comfort Suites, Green Bay
  • 1951 Bond St – West Canterbery Room starting at 8am

Please register at WebMD One – Login (webmdhealth.com) by clicking Get Started on the Biometric Screening card.

Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive

Complete three activities by October 17, 2025 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 issues 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 spouse will have some taxes withheld from the incentive amount earned.

Fostering Resiliency to Prevent Burnout March 20 at 12 pm CST

• • Registration Link

Building ONE Cohesive Culter June 19 at 12 pm CST

• • Registration Link

Destigmatizing Mental Health Challenges September 4 at 12 pm CST

• • Registration Link

Centering Leadership in Empathy November 6 at 12 pm CST

• • Registration Link

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!

February Episode: The Impact of Chronic Conditions & Lifestyle Improvements

This episode dives into the world of chronic health conditions, the leading cause of illness, disability and death in America. The discussion starts by defining what a chronic condition is, explore the most common conditions, and discuss their shared risk factors. Jillian Bodden Hoenisch, a nurse practitioner from UW Health, shares her insights on disparities in health outcomes and advice for managing life with a chronic condition. Tune in for practical tips, lifestyle strategies and resources to empower those navigating the complexities of chronic health management.

Listen HERE!

NOTE to those eligible for the 2025 Well Wisconsin Incentive, two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 4, dated November 2024 and later, will qualify for well-being activity credit.

The Office of Human Resources understands that many employees (and their families and friends) may be dealing with a great amount of uneasiness and stress at this time. Our office is committed to providing resources to both employees and supervisors to support well-being.

For a one-stop-shop for all resources available to employees involving Mental Health Support please check out our Mental Health Support – Benefits & Wellness – Human Resources webpage.

Acentra provides live monthly webinars on a wide variety of topics. Join their next webinar – Increasing Mental Toughness – on Wednesday, February 12th at 12:30pm. The monthly webinars are recorded, uploaded to Acentra’s website and available to view at your convenience. Please visit this blog post for an extensive list of their upcoming webinars.

Below is a list of important resources that can be utilized at any time:

Employee Assistance Program

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential service which can provide support for both personal and work-related concerns. Employees have access to confidential, completely private, 24-hour, 7-days-a-week counseling and online services.

EAP services are provided through Acentra:

Phone: (833) 539-7285

Website: sowi.mylifeexpert.com. (Username: SOWI).  Employees will need to create an account to access the EAP resources online.

Additional information pertaining to the resources available through the EAP may be found on the EAP Services and Resources Flyer.

State Group Health Insurance Program

Employees enrolled in State Group Health Insurance may utilize a number of resources through their health insurance carrier, including services directly by the primary care physician or specialist. Services provided are intended to treat mild to severe symptoms for various health and well-being topics. The cost of services are covered based on the employee’s health insurance plan design. There may be out-of-pocket costs for using services through this program.  Employees should contact their primary care physician or health insurance carrier for additional information.

Well Wisconsin Program

Employees enrolled in State Group Health Insurance are eligible for resources through the Well Wisconsin Program.  Certified WebMD Health Coaches are available for confidential one-on-one conversations to support mild symptoms for various health and well-being topics. Services are employer-paid, there is no cost to employees for using services through this program.  Services are administered by WebMD, the Well Wisconsin Program administrator. Contact WebMD at (800) 821-6591 or access their resources online at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin.

Mental Health Resources:

• • Caring for Your Mental Health article
  • Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace article
  • Tackling Workplace Mental Health – Guidelines for Leaders article