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Wellness Newsletter
November 2026
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In-Person Session: Gratitude That Works
Gratitude can be easy to dismiss as something we practice when life is going well. But when work is demanding, schedules are packed, and uncertainty is high, what we choose to notice can have a real impact on our well-being and our relationships. During this program, Lisa Ryan, CSP, will share practical ways to make gratitude part of everyday life without turning it into forced positivity. Attendees will discover simple strategies to shift their focus, strengthen connections, show meaningful appreciation, and build habits that support greater well-being at work and beyond.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 12-1 pm in the Senior Classroom at the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC)
Happening the same day as the Benefits & Wellness Fair at TVUC!
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Benefits & Wellness Fair is this Wednesday, Nov. 4
Join us on Wednesday, November 4 at the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) between 8 am - 4 pm to meet with CWRU's benefits and wellness vendors, ask questions during the university's Open Enrollment period, receive a free flu vaccine, get a dermatological spot check and/or a dental screening, enter a prize raffle, and more!
In conjunction with the in-person Benefits & Wellness Fair, the Wellness Program will offer chair massage appointments in the First Floor Conference Room between 10 am and 1 pm, as well as an in-person session focused on gratitude in the TVUC Senior Classroom from 12-1 pm with Lisa Ryan, CSP, called Gratitude That Works.
In addition, Benefits will offer virtual presentations throughout the week, from Nov. 2-6. Visit this page to learn more. It's also free quest week at One to One Fitness!
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Chair Massages Available Nov. 4
A chair massage can help relax and loosen sore muscles, as well as reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. Experience these benefits and more by treating yourself to a chair massage this week.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 am - 1 pm in the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) First Floor Conference Room
The chair massages, provided by a massage therapist from One to One Fitness, last for 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment are required. You can reserve your appointment and pay using the link to the right. Enjoy this well-deserved treat!
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Your Human Edge in the AI Economy: Navigating Uncertainty with Clarity, Confidence, and Possibility
AI is reshaping work fast, stirring deeply human questions about relevance, confidence, and what comes next. During this practical, energizing session, positive psychology expert Stella Grizont helps participants navigate uncertainty with greater calm, clarity, and agency. They’ll learn to stay grounded under stress, broaden perspective, recognize enduring strengths, reconnect to their value, and take small actions toward what’s next. Participants will leave hopeful, adaptable, and ready to create value in a changing future.
Monday, Nov. 16, from 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom
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Self-Care for the Season:
Honoring What Matters Most
Holiday seasons often sweep us into a hustle and bustle of intensified pressure and expectations and endless to-do lists – leaving little time to just be. During this program, Heidi Weiker invites you to step out of this flurry and into what truly matters the most. Through gentle and meaningful practices, we’ll greet the season with calm and comfort, appreciation and thanks, wonder and joy. Woven into 4 weeks together, we’ll discover compassionate self-dialogue, uncover gifts in all things, spot joy and sparkle, and playfully scavenge for gratefulness.
Tuesdays, Nov. 17 - Dec. 8, from 12-1 pm via Zoom
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Nov. 30 is the Deadline to Attest for 2026 Program Incentives AND to Qualify for $25 Per Month in 2027
If you currently receive the $25 Monthly Wellness Incentive and are working toward the additional $100-$200 available in Wellness Program Incentives, don't forget to attest to completing programs in up to two categories within HCM by Nov. 30, 2026, to ensure you receive the incentives in your December pay. View these instructions on how to attest.
If you plan to use a university medical plan next year and want to earn incentives in 2027, make sure you also complete your three Wellness Activities by Nov. 30 (Health Risk Assessment via WebMD plus at least two of these four options in HCM: Primary Care Provider Attestation Form, Biometric Screening Attestation Form, Dental Check-up and/or Cancer Screening Attestation Form, Tobacco Attestation Form). You must earn the monthly incentive to be eligible to receive the $100-$200 in program incentives in 2027.
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Plant-Based Mini-Series Continues
Join us for two remaining sessions with NYT bestselling co-authors Jane and Ann Esselstyn of the Esselstyn Family Foundation — a non-profit committed to healing the world of lifestyle related disease through the promotion of whole food, plant-based nutrition.
The 7 Pillars of Plant-Strong Living:
Transform Your Health From the Root Up
Tuesday, November 17, from 12:30-1:30 pm
This session explores the foundational principles of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, designed to help you prevent and reverse chronic disease. Discover the seven practical and actionable pillars that make healthy eating both simple and sustainable.
What to Bring to a Holiday Party?
Tuesday, December 8, from 12:30-1:30 pm
The final session will feature plant-based foods to bring to a holiday party or to include when hosting a party, featuring cooking demos of healthy and delicious appetizers, side dishes, and dessert options.
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CWRU Wellness Team
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu | 216-368-5790
Deanna Duffy, Wellness Manager - dxd516@case.edu | 216-368-5997
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