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Wisconsin Union Health & Wellness NewsSEPTEMBER 30, 2016Welcome!Be healthy! Welcome to our Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness newsletter.
UNION HEALTH AND WELLNESS SURVEYIf you have not yet done so, please complete our Union Health and Wellness Survey.
Bookmark this site for upcoming Union Health and Wellness Events as we set up events to match your survey interests.
FLU CLINICS FOR UW EMPLOYEESFlu season can mean misery and time lost from work. To limit the effects of the flu on the campus community, UHS hosts employee flu shot clinics starting Sept. 13. No appointment is needed; see the schedule here or call 608-265-5600. Clinics are not open to spouses/partners or children. Bring your health insurance card. If you have Dean Care, Group Health Cooperative, Physicians Plus or Unity, payment will be processed directly to your health insurance provider. Otherwise, there will be a $31 fee for the shot (payable by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard). Find flu shot dates here and this includes:
Tuesday, October 4, 11am-7pm, Union South Varsity Hall 1
FREE FALL HARVEST HANDOUT THROUGH F.J. KINGF.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture holds their Harvest Handouts every Friday, June-October at 1pm. Get free, fresh, local,
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student-grown produce.http://fhkingstudents.wixsite.com/fhking/harvest-handouts
UNION FALL HARVEST SHARINGIn the Memorial Union and Union South Employee Break Room refrigerators you’ll find a shelf listed as “Free Garden Stuff.” Stop by and drop off extra goods you have or pick up fresh garden food you would like for you and yours.
CAMPUS FARMERS MARKET AT UNION SOUTH This market is held every Thursday, September —October 27, from 10 am—2 pm at Union South’s Orchard Street. It’s a great opportunity to support your wellness—grab a colleague, take a quick walk over or downstairs and pick up some fresh, produce while supporting local farmers.
ATTEND THE 'KNOW YOUR NUMBERS' BIOMETRIC SCREENINGThe "Know Your Numbers" free biometric screening is available to employees and their spouses/domestic partners enrolled in the State of Wisconsin group health insurance program as part of the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive. Fasting (8-12 hours prior to the screening) is not required for screening participation, but may provide more accurate results. The screening will measure body mass index, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and waist measurement. Events are:
Oct. 4 at Union South, Oct. 6 at the Social Sciences Building, Oct. 13 at Memorial Library, Oct. 18 at Dejope Hall, Oct. 20 at Eagle Heights Community Center, and Oct. 27 at 21 N. Park St.
Visit wellwisconsin.wi.gov or call 877-818-5826 to register or for more information. MORNING GROUP FITNESS WITH ABE BASCOM HILLWednesdays, August 31 – December 28, 6:27 am – 7:15 am
The November Project is a fitness group that is led by volunteers to provide FREE outdoor group workouts year around. This usually includes some running, tossed in with some fun exercises. All range of
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abilities are welcome! Usually there's about 30 to 40 people there. https://www.facebook.com/NovemberProjectMadison/?fref=ts
MILLION HEARTS : TALKING TOBACCO CESSATION - Check Out These Tips and ToolsTools You Can UseCheck out Smokefree.gov’s Practice Quit Program—This text messaging program provides options for smokers who are thinking about quitting, but aren’t ready to commit to the 6-week SmokefreeTXT program. Practice Quit lets users try going smoke-free for a short time before they decide to quit for good. Get the Smokefree Apps here. Also, visit Smokefree.gov’s new website that aims to help smokers, including those 60 and older.
Smoking costs the U.S. public more than $300 billion a year—Janet Wright, MD, FACCExecutive Director, Million Hearts®And for many smokers, it also costs their lives and limbs—yet it continues to be a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a leading cause of preventable death. Seventy percent of U.S. smokers want to quit, and only about a third of those who try receive counseling and/or medications to help them succeed. Although smoking rates have declined, between 35 and 40 million adults continue to smoke. Take action to help the millions of Americans who want to quit smoking by checking out recent data from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, promoting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers (Tips) Campaign, and using tools such as the Million Hearts® Tobacco Cessation Protocol and Action Guide.
When you are ready to stop smoking, get additional help tips from the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention.MILLION HEARTS : NUTRITION INFORMATION The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has created two very useful handouts: “Understanding and Using the Nutrition Facts Label,” and “Key Nutrients and Your Health” with information that can useful for your health. Copies are also in the Wisconsin Union breakroom bulletin boards.
LET'S GET MORE PEOPLE RIDING!Last year over 1,100 people from across Madison came together to
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celebrate bicycling and get more people on bikes - now it’s back with more prizes, more competition, and more functionality (including automatic ride logging!).
September 12 - October 7 the Challenge is ON - ride, encourage others, and win! That's what Love to Ride is all about - spreading the joy of bicycling. Join the Madison community today!Learn more at https://www.lovetoride.net/madison?ic=b86fa641&locale=en-US.
MEDITATION Meditation is an evidence-based method for increasing concentration and mental clarity, and helping to induce positive states of relaxation and well-being.
MEDITATION CLASSESMeditation classes at UHS introduce the general principles and benefits of meditation. Students practice different types of meditation including: breathing-focused, mantra-focused, loving kindness, humming, third eye, and chakra. All classes are free and open to students, faculty, and staff. No registration required. Fall classes are:
Tuesdays | Noon - 1 pm (21 North Park Street #7045) Wednesdays | Noon - 1 pm (Union South TITU) Thursdays | Noon - 1 pm (Union South TITU)
TERGAR MEDITATIONThese unguided "Open Meditation Sessions" are open to everyone. Each session is divided into 30 minute practices and you are welcome to come for as little as 30 minutes or as long as the entire time. If you want to join us after the starting time, the meditation room will be open to enter on the hour or half hour. All are at 301 S Blount Street in Madison. Questions? Email [email protected]
Wednesday sessions are 6-7pm. Fridays sessions (began September 23rd) are 7-8am. Sunday sessions are 10am-Noon
PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS BLOG
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How to Be Smart (About Preparedness)
Emergencies are everywhere: from floods to flu, tornados to terrorists... How do you prepare for all of it? Trying to prepare for every possibility can seem impossible. But you can be smart about preparing for the emergencies and situations you are most likely to experience. Start by looking around at where you live, the people in your life, and the places you go on a day-to-day basis. Ask yourself questions, then figure out what steps you can take. Read more.
HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL WITH HEART-HEALTHY RECIPES FROM MILLION HEARTS®!Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids—you can enjoy learning in the kitchen by trying new, heart-healthy recipes from the Million Hearts® Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Resource Center. These fresh ideas are sure to make your meals both fun and healthy!
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST FRUIT FOR THE FALL SEASONGrab some fruit for a simple, healthy snack. Find out which ones are tastiest this season with some fall fruit 101. Featured Recipes include:
Pizza Roll-UpThis easy pizza-inspired roll-up is a kid-pleaser (ages 0-21).
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Quick and Healthy Breakfast RecipesIn a rush? Start your day with one of these delicious breakfast recipes, ready in 30 minutes or less!
Find more heart-healthy recipes at Million Hearts.
WELL WISCONSINEven more information and useful resources on employee benefits, child care and family resources, smoking cessation, workplace flexibilities, meditation classes and more are available at UW-Madison Learning and
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Talent Development Workplace Wellness
BE HEALTHYWe hope you find this periodic information, along with wellness events that have been organized, helpful. If you or students you know want to take a leader in an activity (biking, etc.), please email Jim Rogers at busy [email protected]
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