HR Connect – Page 423 – News and Announcements from the Office of Human Resources

Lunch and Learn: Live 54218 @ the Inclusivity Health Fair

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

‘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.

Biometric Screening Event

The UW-Green Bay Benefits Office & Wellness Committee Presents:
What:	Well Wisconsin Biometric Screening Event
When:	Wednesday, April 30^th8:00 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 30^th, 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!

Lunch & Learn: How to Cool Heartburn & GERD

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn How to Cool Heartburn & GERD
When:	Wednesday, March 19^th 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!

Wellness Lunch and Learn: Running/Walking

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!

Wellness Lunch and Learn: AHA MYStart! Tool

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!

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS – April 9-10, 2014

TIAA-CREF is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions where you can discuss your financial situation with a TIAA-CREF consultant. A representative will be available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions.

Please see the attached flyer for more information about TIAA-CREF sessions at UWGB. To schedule a consultation with representative Chad Stein, call 1-866-843-5640 Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 8:00pm (EST), or register at www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1 .

Lunch and Learn

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
	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.
	Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!