January Newsletter
Employee Benefits and Well-being
January 3, 2018
Monthly Newsletter
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It is that time of year again! Join thousands of Iowans and the UNI community in making positive, healthy changes to your lifestyle by participating in the Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) 10-week Wellness Challenge. For more information on how you and your team can get started, visit our webpage. The challenge starts on January 22nd, and continues through March 30th, so make plans to get you and your team registered!
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Health, Stress, and Hypertension
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The American Heart Association recently released new guidelines changing the definition of hypertension (high blood pressure) from 140/90 to 130/80. With this new classification, nearly half of the U.S. population, and likely over half of the UNI employee population, are experiencing high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure puts an individual at an increased risk for stroke and heart disease. Which are two of the leading causes of early death in the world. This presentation will be led by Sheri Purdy, MS, a health education expert from Covenant. She will provide education on high blood pressure, causes, and life style changes you can make to reduce your risk. This presentation will take place on Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Gilchrist 009 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Please register in advance.
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Justin Dams, with Veridian Credit Union, will present on preparing and planning for retirement. Retirement planning should start years before you are ready to retire. Don't wait! Start preparing for your future today! Join us in the Scholar Space in the Library on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m, or Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Please register in advance.
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Start the new year off right, and kick that tobacco habit for good! Tobacco use costs thousands of dollars annually, and steals years from your life. UNI employee well-being wants to assist you in getting those years back, and money back in your pocket. At no cost to you, we will provide tools and resources to help support you in quitting. Stacie Dudden, R.N., and Carol Hellman, B.S.N., will present on these tools and resources to help you quit for good. This presentation will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, in Gilchrist 009 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Please register in advance.
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New for 2018, UNI Employee Well-being is rolling out Healthy Weight @ UNI. The program is designed to assist employees in meeting their health goals that can be positively impacted through weight loss. This program will cover the full cost of two nationally recognized lifestyle modification programs, Naturally Slim and Weight Watchers.
Program acceptance is limited and participation goals must be focused on health improvement. Employees that may realize the greatest health benefits by participating will be given first priority. To learn more on the program and how to participate contact employeewellbeing@uni.edu.
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New Years Resolutions done right!
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Are you looking to make some health changes as a part of your resolutions for this year? Harvard Health provides some great advice on setting and ACHIEVING goals. In addition, you may qualify for Nurse Health Coaching to assist you in meeting goals; such as increasing physical activity, managing chronic health conditions, and smoking cessation. This service is paid for through UNI Employee Well-being. Interested in learning more? Contact employeewellbeing@uni.edu.
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How to save on prescription medications
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When a doctor writes you a prescription, do you know what it’s going to cost prior to arriving at the pharmacy? Is the cost less at another pharmacy and/or less than your co-pay? Is there a generic available? Do you know if it is even covered under your health plan? The UNI Human Resource Services Benefits Team has developed a step-by-step guide for you to follow before you have your prescription filled or re-filled. This guide can be used now with your current prescriptions or the next time you are at the doctor's office. It is simple to follow and smartphone friendly. Your health is important! Know your options and the costs.
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Chelsi Wickham joined the HRS team in March 2017, as the Retirement Planning Coordinator. She is a UNI alumni and came to us with many years of experience from Principal Financial Group's Retirement and Investor Services.
Chelsi assists employees with retirement questions, but also financial planning leading to retirement. She has arranged many training sessions aimed toward improving employees overall financial well-being. These sessions are announced through Inside UNI, HRS news, and this newsletter. If you have any questions about retirement savings, enrolling in a tax-deferred annuity (TDA), or planning to retire, be sure to schedule a time to meet with Chelsi this new year!
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A new year brings new opportunities. Let's make 2018 our best one yet. Now get after it!
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