Category: Wellness
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Winter Break Fitness Challenge – Week One
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Twenty-nine employees exercised at the Kress Events Center last week during our first week of the Winter Break Fitness Challenge! Great job! One entry slip was randomly picked to win a prize, and Andy Wenig is the winner for week one! Congratulations! There are two more weeks left of the challenge: January 8th to 14th January…
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Prescription changes for 2018
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State health insurance program participants: Just a reminder of the following changes to prescription benefits for 2018: CVS Pharmacy (including Target) and certain out-of-state pharmacies will no longer be in-network Certain over-the-counter medications will no longer be covered (such as steroid nasal sprays (Flonase®) and medication to treat heartburn (Prilosec®)) Lumicera and UW Specialty Pharmacy…
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Winter Break Fitness Challenge
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Tuesday, January 2nd to Sunday, January 21st It’s BAAACK…the Winter Break Fitness Challenge for faculty and staff returns! Whether you frequent the Kress or have yet to visit, NOW is your time to do so while working towards weekly prizes! All employees have FREE UNLIMITED access to the Kress Events Center over the Winter Break time…
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New Health Insurance ID Cards
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State group health insurance program participants: Watch your mail if you changed health plans – your new health insurance ID card will be arriving at your home soon from the health plan you chose during the Annual Benefits Enrollment period. If you did not change health plans, you can continue using your same health insurance…
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Strive Toward Happiness in Your Career
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No matter where you are currently on the job satisfaction scale, motivation experts note a few simple actions can help you fall in love with how you earn your living—whether your outlook just needs a little tuning or a major overhaul. Take these steps to push away stress and find happiness in your career: Acknowledge…
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StayWell website down starting December 23rd
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Due to preparation for the 2018 program year, the StayWell wellness portal will not be available after December 23, 2017 through early January 2018. Continue working on your health goals Try one or more of the confidential StayWell services available to you through December 22, 2017, like Self-Directed Coaching, the Mindfulness Series and more. For…
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Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for their health benefits. Research results on the effectiveness of aromatherapy have been mixed, but it’s possible that aromatherapy works by sending chemical messages to a part of the brain that affects moods and emotions. Perhaps you’ve seen lavender eye masks or pillow sprays that are…
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Turkey Sausage Stuffing
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Ingredients 1/2 pound turkey sausage 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped celery 12 slices whole-grain bread 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 2 cups fat-free chicken broth Directions Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.…