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WashU Champion News | February 2023
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Engage in a conversation with your supervisor.
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Included in this newsletter:
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A Conversation with Your Supervisor
This year, we encourage you to work with your supervisor to identify one goal you can work toward in 2023. Communicating with your supervisor allows you to work together to meet well-being needs in your department and provides an opportunity for your supervisor to support you as a Wellness Champion. Some examples of goals may include: hosting a screening in your department, applying for the Champion Fund Project in June, inviting a wellness expert to present at a staff meeting or administering the Workplace Wellness Scan so you can have a better idea of the current well-being needs in your department. In this newsletter, we provide various resources you can discuss with your supervisor.
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- Register for the February (Q1) Workshop
- Share resources to support substance use awareness
- Request a health screening for your department
- Join the Wellness Champions Microsoft Teams channel
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Register now for the hybrid Q1 Wellness Champion workshop on February 10. New this year, we are offering two meeting times; select the one time that works best for you. This workshop will focus on reconnecting with other Wellness Champions, reflecting on this past year, and setting new year goals for 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!
CHOOSE ONE
*Breakfast will be provided
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*Lunch will be provided
This workshop will be held in the Human Resources Training Room located on the 3rd floor of the Link in the Loop (621 N. Skinker Blvd.). Instructions will be sent out prior to the meeting for parking in the free lot adjacent to our building.
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Take Care Health Fair at the School of MedicineWednesday, March 1 from 10am to 3:30pm in EPNEC on the School of Medicine Campus.
Join us on campus for a variety of well-being activities:
- Speak with benefit vendors & university partners,
- Fitness assessments from WashU Physical Therapy,
- On-site health screening event (register here),
- Kickoff the spring wellness challenge,
- Free chair massage,
- Attendance prizes and more!
Take Action: Volunteer at the Wellness Champion table to promote the program and encourage others to become Wellness Champions! Click here to sign-up.
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Mindfulness MattersReduce stress, increase focus and develop practical coping skills through our Move into Mindfulness programs. Beginner and advanced classes are offered year-round for WashU employees at no cost. Use this link to register.
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As part of our 8ight Ways to Wellness, it’s important to get recommended screening tests that can help protect against serious diseases. Some screening tests find diseases early when they are most treatable, while others can play a role in preventing diseases before they start.
Mark Your Calendars!Each calendar year, benefits-eligible employees qualify for a free health screening, and in return, receive a $50 gift card. Your health screening includes the following tests: A1c, blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index and cholesterol. At this time, onsite events are available on the Danforth & School of Medicine Campuses. We will continue to add screeninng events at satellite locations. Checkout our FAQs for more information. Please use this flyer and send to your colleagues to encourage your department to participate. Request a ScreeningUse the link below to request a health screening for your department. Please request the screening at least eight weeks in advance. Be sure to check "Annual Health Screening" and include information such as the preferred date and time, building name, address and the location within the building. We will then reach out with more information.
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Wellness Champion FundElizabeth Schappe and Erin Herrera in Anesthesiology partnered with their department to create exercise rooms. The rooms are available for employees in the department of Anesthesiology and provide an opportunity for movement during their work shift. Treadmills, free weights, exercise bands and yoga mats are among some of the equipment that is now available to employees. Elizabeth stated that employees are utilizing the spaces and they are grateful for a dedicated area to work out during their shift.
Read more about the various Champion Fund projects here.
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This month, we are continuing our awareness on substance use. According to the NIAAA, the definition of moderate drinking is "2 drinks or less in a day for men and 1 drink or less in a day for women, when alcohol is consumed." (niaaa.gov). However, the NIAAA also states that drinking less is better than drinking more. Did you know that nonalcoholic beverages are becoming more mainstream across St. Louis establishments? Check out this list of local restaurants and bars that offer an appealing array of NA beverages.
To better understand your drinking patterns in comparison to others of your biological sex and age, complete this quiz .
Helpful Resources:
UnitedHealthcare members can access 24/7, confidential support for substance use concerns by calling The Substance Use Helpline at 1-855-780-5955.
Contact your UHC Nurse Advocate, Bridgette Sims, BSN, RN, for personalized guidance and support as you take steps to reduce substance use. Call Bridgette at 314-440-3882 or via email at Bridgette_sims@uhc.com.
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| HR WELL-BEING TEAM SPOTLIGHT
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Meet Bridgette Sims: UHC Nurse AdvocateBridgette Sims, BSN, RN, is WashU's UHC Nurse Advocate. Bridgette's role is focused on providing confidential assistance for all WashU employees and their dependents.
Bridgette can assist you with the following:
- Finding a primary care doctor.
- Answering general wellness questions.
- Offering support in managing health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
- Providing other resources to help you reach your wellness goals.
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HR Well-being is an employee health initiative that, in partnership with Washington University experts, offers opportunities for employees to improve their physical and emotional well-being. This initiative focuses on developing evidence-based programs and making personal connections to provide employees with valuable and fun experiences that improve their health. We aim to foster a culture that prioritizes employee health and well-being as integral to the mission of teaching, research, and patient care, and create an environment where the healthier choice is the easiest choice; where employees are empowered to choose wellness.
WashU Wellness Champions help us understand the needs within different work environments, promote the importance of personal health, and encourage their coworkers to engage in wellness program offerings.
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