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The American Diabetes Association promotes American Diabetes Month in November to raise awareness about diabetes.
Check out and share these resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Diabetes Prevention Program, that works to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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The "What If I" Challenge
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"What If I..."
What if I tried one new thing each week, just to see what happens?
Welcome to the challenge!
Each week, we'll give you something new to try, just for the heck of it! So what are you waiting for? Buckle your seatbelts and join the "What If I" movement. Have fun!
This week's challenge:
What if I...put my phone down for a few minutes?
Tell us how it goes! empwell@uwsp.edu
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Meet Susan Turgeson!
Associate Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences
Coordinator - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program (Undergraduate and Graduate)
What does wellness mean for you?
"When it comes to wellness, 'there’s no place like home.' Spending time with those I love doing the things I love reenergizes me. I try to find joy in the journey and appreciate opportunities to collaborate with others. We all need support navigating the 7 dimensions."
Are YOU the next Employee Spotlight? Fill out this short form to share what wellness means to you to be featured on the weekly newsletter.
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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." — Steve Jobs
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Campus Events and Resources
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The topic for this month is Stress and Addiction of News Consumption. The monthly webinar will be on Wednesday, Nov. 9. See below for registration and resources.
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Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Students in the Employee Wellness Practicum will be visiting each campus building over the next month offering free BP screenings. Help yourself know your numbers while helping students learn about offering wellness programs on campus.
Screenings start Nov. 8 and run through Dec. 2. Each week a schedule will be posted for the locations.
- Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 8-10 a.m. CCC Building
- Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9-11 a.m. NFAC & Old Main
- Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 12-2 p.m. Chemistry Biology Building
- Thursday, Nov. 10 at 12-2 p.m. Science Building
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Financial Wellness
Use the EAP and Well Wisconsin resources support your financial wellness. In addition, the UW System has specific webinars to support the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) retirement investment, planning, and preparation.
Visit the UWS Wellbeing Webinars Webpage for upcoming sessions.
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Nominate Someone for the Healthy as a Dawg" Award!
 Highlight individuals who display balanced well-being in all dimensions of wellness!
Nominations are open October 3rd - November 24th. Scan the QR code for nominations!
You can also email your nomination to Employee Wellness.
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Stay Active on Campus
What types of physical activity do you enjoy?
- Walking?
- Lifting weights?
- Practicing yoga with friends?
- Swimming? - CLICK HERE
UW-Stevens Point offers all employees amazing opportunities to support their physical wellbeing. Take advantage of resources on campus like Schmeeckle Reserve, and Open Gym. Check out more opportunities here.
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Veterans Day Ceremony
The Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services is hosting a community wide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 in the Alumni Room of the DUC. Guest speakers include Chancellor Gibson, LTC Dax Burroughs, MBA alum Tou Ger Xiong and MBA graduate assistant Olivia Molle.
This is an excellent opportunity to support our veterans!
*A luncheon will be provided for veterans at the conclusion of the event.
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Well Wisconsin Health Coach
Connect with a Well Wisconsin Health Coach
or visit the Well Wisconsin Portal for wellness
support, activities, and resources.
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Well Wisconsin Radio
Enjoy these informative podcasts from Well Wisconsin Radio with a variety of topics to choose from, ranging from spiritual wellbeing to the immune system! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
Explore the episode archive here.
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Veterans Day - Friday, Nov. 11
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is committed to helping change the narrative and stigma surrounding mental health in America.
In order to raise awareness, foster community engagement, improve research, and provide interventions for those affected by invisible injuries and emotional stress, the VFW has teamed up with the nationwide organizations Give An Hour, the Campaign to Change Direction, One Mind, PatientsLikeMe, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, to combat this issue.
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Flu Season
According to the CDC, in the United States, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February.
Check out these 10 tips for preventing the spread of the flu at work.
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Weekly Quiz
True or False: According to the CDC, more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don't know they have it.
Submit your answer HERE.
We will award the overall semester winner a FREE YOGA MAT at the end of the semester.
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Weekly Quiz Answers
The answer to last week's quiz question:
c. 1880's
Thank you to all who participated!
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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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