Wellness Newsletter
October 2020
Monthly News and Updates from the Wellness Program
Get Out and Get Moving with WALKTOBER

Our 31-day step challenge starts today. Log in or download the Walktober App if you have already registered. Haven't signed up yet? It's not too late! Register today on the CWRU Walktober site.

We will give out CWRU winter hats to 25 participants who successfully complete the challenge. And the top three teams will also receive a prize. Enjoy the beauty of autumn in Cleveland with Walktober!
Gain Deeper Insight into Your Health with Our HRA
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Benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are interested in receiving the $25 Monthly Wellness Incentive in 2021, must complete the Health Risk Assessment, a questionnaire from WebMD. Questions range from height and weight, to physical activity and nutrition habits. It gives participants a nice snapshot of health status and offers suggestions for improvement. Take the assessment now!

Along with the HRA, Wellness Participants must complete TWO of these THREE activities:
  1. Biometric Screening at a Quest location or a Physician Results Form and/or
  2. Tobacco Attestation in HCM and/or
  3. Primary Care Provider Attestation In HCM NEW!!
Note that only those who select a Benelect Health insurance plan through CWRU will be eligible for the monthly and annual monetary incentive.
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Breathe Move and Be Well Yoga 1

For those new to yoga or with some physical limitations.

Mondays at 5:30 PM
October 12 through November 16
Zoom
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Breathe Move and Be Well Yoga 2

For those who have completed the level one class or with yoga experience.

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
October 13 through November 17
Zoom
Don't Miss out on Your Free Flu Shot
Free flu shot clinics for faculty, staff and students are ongoing.

Upcoming dates:
October 6-8 from 8:30 AM to Noon in the Veale Fieldhouse
October 12 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the HEC Samson Pavilion Room 119
October 13-15 from 8:30 AM to Noon in the Veale Fieldhouse
October 15 from 2 to 6 PM in the HEC Samson Pavilion Room 119

See the Wellness Website for more days and times
Hey Guys, Have you completed our survey?
In September, many of you were sent an email asking you to fill out a survey to help us better meet the needs of our male faculty and staff. If you have not yet had a chance to complete this anonymous survey, please do so.
Mindfulness Matters Week Starts on October 26
Take part in Mindfulness Matters Week, October 26-30. Learn about the benefits of mindfulness from Mirabai Bush, Senior Fellow of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, in her keynote presentation on Mon. Oct. 26th from 4:30-6 pm. In addition, four interactive breakout sessions will be offered Tuesday through Friday. Look for additional information in future issues of The Daily and on the Wellness Website. All sessions are available for faculty, staff and students and will be offered via Zoom.
Self-Care Discussion Group

Join our monthly Self-Care Discussion with the Wellness Team on Thursday,
October 8th at 1 PM.
Find connection with one another and share tips for better handling stressful times. Connect with old friends or meet someone new!
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Wellness Workstation Review

Not feeling great at your home or work office space? Get tips from the Wellness team and fellow faculty and staff to make it better! Participants will be asked to share a picture of their set up in advance
of the meeting.
Sign up to participate on Thursday October 29th at 3 PM.
Spotlight: World Mental Health Day on October 10
This year’s World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization reports that previous experience of widespread emergencies will ramp up the need for health care in the coming months and years.

Here are some things that you can do for the mental health care of yourself and others:
  1. If in crisis, ask for help. Check CWRU's Mental Health Resources page for phone numbers and weblinks.
  2. Join the Big Event for Mental Health through the WHO on October 10.
  3. Review the WHO's Mental Health Resources for the Public.
  4. Don't forget Take5 and Relax Line from the Wellness Program.

Don't be afraid to talk about mental health challenges with friends, family or a professional counselor. No one needs to suffer alone. Talking helps! Contact Impact Solutions at 1-800-227-6007 for assistance.
See Some of Our Kindness Challenge Results
This week is the final week of our Make Kindness the Norm Challenge.
Earn a Chance to Win a Amazon Halo When You Sign Up for WW
Our partners at WW are offering another great Starter kit for those who join by October 17th. Included with some great swag like cookbooks and a waterbottle, all new WW members will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon Halo wristband. Learn all about WW at CWRU and see how to sign up for the 50% subsidy.
CWRU Wellness
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu
Mary Ann Dobbins, Wellness Manager - mxd490@case.edu
216-368-5997