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Join fellow employees in the DUC on Wednesday, May 4th for a Mental Health Seminar, Make it OK, with guest speakers Lisa Grasshoff and Kaitlyn Nichols mental Health Navigators from CAP Services. Sign up by emailing Employee Wellness. We hope to see you there!
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This week's Healthy as a Dawg's Spotlight is Sarah Beaulieu!
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Open Gym Times
Go to the Multi-Activity Center (MAC) for open gym as well as walking and running around the indoor track.
Week of April 18th:
- Open hours Monday through Friday are 8a.m.-1p.m.
- ID is needed to check out equipment.
- The MAC is located in Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall (MCCH)
Questions?
Please call 715-346-4441, email us at intramurals@uwsp.edu; or go to our Facebook page @UW-Stevens Point Open Recreation
Visit the Facebook page @uwspim
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Upcoming Resources for Earning your Incentive
Invitational Challenge
We encourage employees to get moving this spring with the Invitational challenge. In this challenge, teams compete against each other for the most steps or minutes of exercise. Registration for the Invitational Steps Challenge runs April 13 - May 3. The Challenge runs May 4 - June 7.
Completing the Invitational Counts as your wellbeing activity in the Well Wisconsin Program.
Kindness at Work Reminder: Caring for the Environment
For the month of April, Random Acts of Kindness encourages everyone to focus on caring for the environment. Employees who participate in at least 21 kindness, self-compassion or well-being activities from the calendar can complete a short survey to receive an employer-sponsored activity code to count toward your well-being activity incentive credit.
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Earn your incentive in 2022
The Well Wisconsin program is available to subscribers and spouses enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program via a partnership with WebMD. Participants earn a taxable $150 gift card by completing a health check, health assessment, and well-being activity, except for Medicare Advantage members who can earn incentives through UnitedHealthCare.
Need more information? Watch the introductory video.
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Well Wisconsin Screenings
Upcoming Screenings on Campus:
All held in the Alumni Room, 3rd Floor, DUC
May 5 9 - 2:30 p.m.
July 19 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sept. 29 9 - 2:30 p.m.
Must register for screenings through the Well Wisconsin portal.
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Well Wisconsin Radio
In the newest episode, Morgan interviews WebMD Health Coach, Alicia Canavera. With over 20 years of experience, Alicia is a pro at helping people set well-being goals and work through tough times. This episode will help you better understand stress, its effects, and provide actionable tips for your stress management toolbox.
Find previous episodes here.
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Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing. However, exposure to alcohol above moderate levels through breast milk could be damaging to the infant’s development, growth, and sleep patterns, as well as impair a mother’s judgement and ability to safely care for her child.
Drinking alcohol is not an indication to stop breastfeeding, but consuming more than one drink per day is not recommended.
Click here for more information.
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Peace of Mind Portage County
Peace of Mind Portage County offers mental health resources such as programs, emergency numbers and hotlines, anonymous mental health screenings, and many other services for residents of Portage County. Their website has information for individuals, families, and social service agencies concerned with community health services, substance use treatment programs, and help for people with developmental disabilities.
Visit their website for more information.
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Reminder: This information will be covered in our Mental Health Seminar on Wednesday, May 4th! Find information above under Campus Resources.
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Weekly Quiz
Answer our weekly quiz for a chance to win a prize at the end of the semester!
Chronic alcohol consumption is associated with a ___% increase in a women's risk of breast cancer.
a. 10
b. 12
c. 20
d. 26
Contact Employee Wellness to submit your answer.
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Weekly Quiz Answers
The answer to last week's quiz question is 50%. Nearly 50% of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, and larynx are associated with heavy drinking. Click here for more information.
Check back each week for the answers to the quiz!
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Interested in learning about more activities in the Central Wisconsin area to enhance all your dimensions of wellness? Check out this website.
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