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Wellness Newsletter
September 2023
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Registration is Now Open for Walktober
One of the most popular Wellness Program offerings, Walktober, will return this October!
Walktober offers a fun and inspiring way to take advantage of autumn’s cool temperatures and spectacular views as you step out and step up to better health. During the month of October, participants will be taken on a virtual color tour through some of the world’s most vibrant, breathtaking landscapes — while boosting energy, improving mood, and making walking a priority…for life. Participants will fill up a virtual tree with red, orange, and gold leaves based on daily physical activity, by linking a tracking device/app or using the platform's built-in tracking tool.
Sign up now, and you can download the Walktober app, form a team (optional), add friends, and browse recipes and other resources while you wait for the challenge to kick off on Sunday, Oct. 1. Participate actively throughout the program, and you'll be entered into a prize raffle at the end!
Never participated and want to learn what this online program entails? Watch this short video.
Sunday, October 1 - Tuesday, October 31. Registration and team formation closes Oct. 6.
Walktober is open to benefits-eligible faculty and staff only. Participation in Walktober can be used toward meeting the requirements for the Physical Activity Wellness Program Incentive. Read the full requirements on the Physical Activity page of the Wellness website.
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Qualify for $25 Per Month in 2024 by Completing Three Activities This Fall
Faculty and staff who plan to use the university's Benelect medical plan next year may begin completing their activities to earn a $25 Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2024. Specifically, the following activities should be completed during the annual qualifying period of September 1 - November 30. Nov. 30, 2023, is the deadline for completion.
To earn the incentive, you MUST COMPLETE:
And CHOOSE TWO of these three OPTIONS:
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Biometric Screening - Complete at an on-campus screening event, a Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center, or through your primary care provider with results submitted via Quest's Physician Results Form. Appointments are available on campus this September, October, and November. Login to the Quest site with CWRU Single Sign On to schedule your appointment or download a Physician Results Form. Screenings are free and available to all benefits-eligible employees.
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Tobacco Attestation Form - Available 9/1 in HCM in the "Wellness" tile.
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Primary Care Provider Attestation - Available 9/1 in HCM in the "Wellness" tile.
Please note that the Wellness Incentive Program is voluntary, and earnings are taxable. Those who qualify for the $25 Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2024 will have the opportunity to earn an additional $200 in Wellness Program Incentives in 2024. Those who are working toward that goal this year, don't forget to attest in HCM by Nov. 30!
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Brain Fit
During this 8-week series, a variety of experts will explore the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviors to maintain brain health, preserve memories, and lower risk for brain disease. Learn how to keep your brain fit and functional through the years to achieve optimal well-being. The Cleveland Clinic's Six Pillars of Brain Health Model and Brain Health Index will be shared.
Thursdays, Oct. 5 - Nov. 30
(no class 11/23), 12:30-1:30 pm, via Zoom
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Holistic Health
Evidence supporting holistic health therapies such as meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, Feng Shui, and Reiki has grown through the years. Learn more about the power of complementary medicine applications to foster optimal well-being through this new 8-week series with Judith Eugene, certified yoga instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, and health and wellness educator.
Mondays, Sept. 18 - Nov. 6, 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom
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The Work Happiness Method
Join Positive Psychology expert Stella Grizont for this 8-week series to learn how to be happier and more satisfied at work. Stella's evidence-based, energetic, and supportive approach has helped many individuals identify a clear vision for their professional path and make a plan to move forward. Learn more about this program via a brief video.
This program includes weekly live sessions, pre and post assessments, worksheets, access to class recordings, and gentle reminders to help participants stay on track.
Tuesdays, September 19 - November 7, 2023, 12-1 pm, via Zoom
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Stress Management category for this series. Participants must attest to program completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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Body Weight HIIT
Get the most from your workout time with these fast, fun, 45-minute sessions led by Mary Ann Dobbins. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has proven to be an effective way to build strength and aerobic capacity, making it a popular and efficient workout. Over 8 weeks, participants will learn to use their body weight and common items like a chair to work their whole body.
Fridays, September 22 - November 10, 12:15-1 pm, via Zoom
Participation in Body Weight HIIT can be used toward meeting the requirements for the Physical Activity Wellness Program Incentive. Read the full requirements on the Physical Activity page and be sure to attest to program completion in HCM by Nov. 30, 2023.
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On-Campus Flu Shot Clinics Available This Fall
Flu vaccinations are offered at various campus locations each fall through University Health & Counseling Services and are free for CWRU faculty, staff, and students.
Appointments are taken on a walk-in basis, so you do not need to pre-register. You must bring your CWRU ID card. There are several flu shot clinics scheduled for September and October. Follow the link below to view dates, times, and locations for the clinics.
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Omada Health Program Overview
Join Dri Clifton, Omada Customer Success Manager, for a
30-minute webinar to learn about Omada's Diabetes Prevention Program, a virtual health program focused on behavior change and weight loss. Omada is available at no cost to benefits-eligible CWRU employees who complete a biometric screening and meet certain risk criteria.
Monday, September 18, from 12-12:30 pm, via Zoom
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September Chair Massage
As the academic year picks up, don't let self-care fall to the wayside. Take a break from your workday and experience stress relief with a chair massage provided by One to One Fitness massotherapist, Sherri.
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11 am - 2 pm, Thwing Room 224
Chair massages last 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment is required. You can see available times, reserve your appointment, and pay via the link to the right.
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Thursdays,
September 7 - October 26
12-1 pm via Zoom
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A Functional Approach to Optimizing Women's Health
Join Gina Jones, MS, RD, LD, for this series focused on enhancing women's health through nutrition. This series will feature a functional nutrition approach to optimizing your health through food and a restorative lifestyle while gaining more energy, better sleep, improved digestion, and overall vitality. The use of pre- and post-series assessments will provide valuable insight for participants.
Monthly Wellness Incentive recipients who participate in at least 7 of the 8 sessions can earn a $100 Wellness Program Incentive in the Nutrition/Weight Management category. Participants must attest to completion in HCM by Nov. 30.
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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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