We have filled our April 12 chair massage appointments but still have openings on April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Cowles Library Collier Heritage Room.

Cost is $10 for a 10-minute chair massage paid directly to licensed massage therapist Anne Boal at the time of your appointment. Correct change cash or check only. One name will be drawn after the event and that person will receive a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage!

Click the link below to register for the time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots.

April 13 (Cowles Library Collier Heritage Room)

Additionally, massage therapy is available to Drake faculty, staff, and students. Special Drake rates are offered at $30/30 minutes, $50/60 minutes. Contact massage therapist Anne Boal directly (text 515-988-8760) to schedule an appointment. Morning and afternoon weekday appointment times are available. Payment accepted: cash, check, card. Massages take place in the Bell Center, Room K.

For additional information or questions, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Get a clearer picture of retirement by focusing on tomorrow’s needs, today. Paige Cook, Drake’s TIAA field consultant, will help you understand the benefit of time in regards to saving—the essential features of retirement investments. Registration is not required.

Date: April 5
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Location: Olmsted Center, Room 310

—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources

Weight Watchers’ unique mix of face-to-face interaction with a trained leader, group support, accountability, digital tools, and the convenience of meetings in the workplace has been a winning combination for many of your co-workers at Drake.
Weekly Monday meetings include a confidential weigh-in from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m., followed by a 30-minute class. Classes are held in Opperman Hall, Conference Room 262.

The cost is normally $156 for the 12-week renewable series but Weight Watchers is holding a special limited time offer. Everyone who joins during the week of March 27 (or renews) will receive a 12-week renewable series for $132.60. That is a 15 percent discount off the regular price. A minimum of 15 participants must join or renew this week to receive the reduced rate.

If you are interested in attending our Weight Watchers at Work series, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Tuesday, March 28, is American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Closer to home, 23 percent of our faculty and staff who completed a wellness screening last year had a blood glucose level greater than 100 mg/dl which means they are either pre-diabetic (blood glucose 100–125 mg/dl) or diabetic (blood glucose 126 mg/dl or higher).

The only way to know for certain whether you are diabetic or pre-diabetic is through a blood test. But anyone can take a quick survey to find out if they are at risk. On March 28 the American Diabetes Association invites you to take a quick (and anonymous) one-minute survey/test to find out if you’re at risk. By understanding your risk, you can take the necessary steps to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

So make sure to mark your calendar for American Diabetes Association Alert Day on March 28 and click HERE to take your type 2 diabetes risk test. Then learn more about this disease, how to prevent it, and how to fight back to help transform your life.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Step away from your worries and take a 10-minute vacation with a relaxing chair massage. On April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Olmsted Center Drake Room, and April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Cowles Library Collier Heritage Room, licensed massage therapist Anne Boal will be giving chair massages.

Cost is $10 for a 10-minute chair massage paid directly to Anne Boal at the time of your appointment—correct change cash or check only. One name will be drawn after the event and that person will receive a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage!
Click the link below to register for the day and time of your choice.mYou may register for one or two time slots per online registration form.

April 12 (Olmsted Center Drake Room)

April 13 (Cowles Library Collier Heritage Room)

For additional information or questions, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is facilitating three wellness events in April for faculty and staff. You may participate in any or all of these programs.

Bone Density Screening: Monday, April 3, 9 a.m.–noon, Johansen Lab, Harvey Ingham 107. Cost is $5, payable at the time of your screening. The procedure is easy and painless but requires that you place a bare foot in an ultrasound device so dress accordingly. Beside age, you are also at higher risk for osteoporosis—and could benefit from this screening—if you have a poor diet, lack of exercise, a thin frame, are a postmenopausal woman, a heavy consumer of alcohol, or a smoker. Please click HERE to register for an appointment. There are only 13 remaining appointments available so don’t delay! For more information please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

Medication Review Presentation: Friday, April 7, 11:30 a.m., Harvey Ingham, Room 112. Are you taking multiple prescription and over-the-counter medications? Do you know how each medication reacts with others? This presentation is for those interested in better understanding their medications and the best ways to manage them. After the presentation, interested participants may set up a day and time to meet 1-on-1 with a representative from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to go through a review of their medications. To register for this class, please contact Linda Feiden.

Blood Pressure Presentation Followed by Free BP Checks: Monday, April 10, 10 a.m., Cline Hall, Room 127. High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely causes symptoms, yet inflicts serious damage to the body. Left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other potentially fatal conditions. Find out what your blood pressure numbers mean and ways to reduce your risk. Attendees will have an opportunity after the presentation to have their blood pressure checked. To register for this class please contact Linda Feiden.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Show your Drake pride by being a part of the Des Moines Corporate Games! Open to all faculty and staff, there is something for every fitness level, and it is FREE (except golf cart or bowling shoes rental). In addition, participants will receive a Drake T-shirt.

The Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) will run from June 1 to July 31. Choose from a selection of 24 events. You may participate in as many as you wish. All events are held after work or on weekends. Earn points for Drake by simply participating in some events and being one of the top finishers in others. Certain sports also award individual/team medals. At the conclusion of the DMCG, the coveted Corporate Cup will be awarded to the winner of each division. Drake is part of the large company division. Please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information and registration instructions. Deadline to declare interest is March 24 so don’t wait!

Activities you can participate in:

• Bags*
• Basketball – 3 on 3*
• Basketball – Hot Shot*
• Blood Donation Challenge
• Bowling*
• Burst Your Thirst Challenge
• Cross Country Race – 4K & 8K Cycling Tour Ride
• Disc Golf*
• Dodgeball*
• Duathlon Fitness Walk (Ames & Des Moines)
• Golf – 4 person best shot*
• Kickball*
• Mud Run
• Road Race – 5K
• Sand Volleyball*
• Spikeball*
• Track & Field*
• Triathlon
•  Tug of War*
• Ultimate*
• Yoga
• Zumba (Ames & Des Moines)

*These sports have limited entries for companies. Declaring your interest does not guarantee you will compete in this sport or event.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

TIAA’s March lineup of financial education webinars includes:

Special Topic: Dismantling myths about annuities (March 14)
Healthy Numbers: Integrating healthcare into your retirement plan (March 14)
Special Topic: Top five estate planning mistakes (March 15)
Charting Your Course: A financial guide for women (March 15)
Paying Yourself: Income options in retirement (March 16)
Halfway There: A retirement checkup (March 16)

To reserve access to these webinars, visit TIAA.org/VE today!

—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources

Due to requirements under the Affordable Care Act, Drake must provide Form 1095-C to employees who were eligible to participate in its medical plan during 2016. This form, which includes information about the coverage offered to employees and eligible dependents, is now available online.

To access your electronic Form 1095-C:
Sign into blueView with your Drake ID (Banner) number. If you need to reset your password, contact the Help Desk at 515-271-3001.
OPEN: Employee Tab
CLICK: Form 1095-C (under Payroll Information)
SELECT: Tax Year 2016
CLICK: Display
SELECT: Printable 1095-C Button (bottom left)
Through the web browser, select File/Print to print the Form.

Please retain the Form 1095-C for your records. Do not attach it to your 2016 tax return. Drake will provide this form to the IRS as part of its reporting obligation.

Additionally, please review your Form 1095-C carefully. Should you have questions regarding the information provided on the form, please contact Human Resources at 515-271-1901.

—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely causes symptoms, yet inflicts serious damage to the body. Left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other potentially fatal conditions.

Join us on Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311, to find out what your blood pressure numbers mean, ways to reduce your risk, and more. Heart healthy snacks will be provided, and all attendees will have an opportunity after the presentation to have their blood pressure checked. Presentation and BP checks will be provided by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for this presentation. You will earn one BUILD credit for attending.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources