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Re-energize with a chair massage

Relax with a chair massage, or buy one for a co-worker as a gift. Ten- and 20-minute chair massages will be offered on campus Wednesday (now full) and Thursday this week as well as Nov. 7 and 8. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute massage. Payment should be given directly to Anne Boal, licensed massage therapist, at the time of appointment. Correct change, cash, or check is required.

Those who participate will have the chance to win a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage. One name will be drawn from those who receive a massage in September, and again in November.

Click the link below to register for the day and time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots per registration sheet.

  • Sept. 21: Aliber Hall, Conference Room 204, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Nov. 7: Cline Hall, Conference Room 101, 2–4 p.m.
  • Nov. 8: Olmsted Center, Drake Room, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

For more information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Flu shots for faculty and staff

Register now to receive your flu shot. Human Resources has purchased 200 doses of flu vaccine to be provided at no cost to faculty and staff. Flu shot clinics will be open Sept. 20, 22, and 25, and Oct. 2. Those who wish to participate must sign up for an appointment.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences student pharmacists and faculty will hold the flu shot clinics on campus in Harvey Ingham, Room 107 (Johansen Lab). Flu shots will be administered in private rooms.

You will receive an email the day before your scheduled appointment outlining the following details:

  • Wear a shirt/blouse that will allow access to your upper arm (this is where the vaccine will be administered).
  • Please print and fill out the immunization screening form attached to the email. Bring the form with you to your flu shot appointment.
  • You must bring your Drake ID Card to your appointment.

For questions, contact CPHS.wellness@drake.edu.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Schedule your biometric screening today

The Hy-Vee wellness screening option has ended. If you haven’t completed a biometric screening yet and wish to be included in the early bird drawing, you may still complete a screening with your physician as long as you or your doctor fax the completed Physician Wellness Screening Results Form by Sept. 30.

The online registration form for on campus wellness screenings with UnityPoint is open. To guarantee a slot, register early. The screenings will be held between 6:30 and 10:45 a.m. in the lower level of the Olmsted Center on Oct. 4-6, 9, 11, 13, 17, and 19.  To schedule a screening, log in with the username DRAKE and password SCREEN (in all caps).

If you registered for an on-campus screening but don’t remember your appointment date and time, check your received, spam, or deleted email folders for an email confirmation from UnityPoint with the subject: Health Screen Confirmation. It would have been delivered to the email address you entered on your registration. Questions regarding the on-campus UnityPoint screenings should be sent to unitypointhealth.desmoines@gmail.com.

If you need to cancel an on-campus screening, send an email to jennifer.umphfleet@unitypoint.org with your name, date, and time of appointment you wish to cancel. You will need to re-register online for a new appointment. Changes can be made up to 48 hours prior to the appointment, if slots are still available.

If you have already completed your biometric screening, don’t forget to complete your online wellness assessment on wellmark.com by Nov. 17.

Additional information about this year’s biometric screenings and wellness assessments (including copies of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form) can be found under the employee tab of blueView. The Wellness Portal is on the right-hand side of the employee page.

If you are on Drake’s health plan, you must complete a biometric screening and wellness assessment annually to retain your wellness premium discount, which is a savings of approximately $300. For questions, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Healthy Eating Made Easy class

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find time to prepare healthy meals, which means more dining out, fast food, or processed snacks. Join Lucas Flaherty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, room 310/311, as he shares some easy and quick healthy meal planning advice. This presentation includes both information on programs such as Blue Apron as well as more traditional tips if you are buying from a grocery store and cooking at home. And, for between meals, discover some quick, low-cost, healthy snacks.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

An online registration form for the class is accessible through the blueView Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources.  You may also contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Monthly Motivator: Contributing to a healthy environment

Each month, Human Resources will introduce a new Monthly Motivator as a fun and simple way to promote healthy habits. The Monthly Motivator for September is all about contributing to a healthy environment. The goal is to find ways to preserve Mother Earth. It could be as simple as picking up litter around your workplace or home, shortening your showers, or safely disposing medicines.

Click here  for a copy of September’s Monthly Motivator flyer, which includes a tracking form and more information on the challenge.

Use this as an opportunity to discover new ways to protect the planet. Compete with your co-workers to see who can mark off the most days on their tracking form, share ideas on ways to be green, or create a team building activity around the challenge.

Keep a-look-out for October’s challenge.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Healthy eating class: Sept. 19

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find time to prepare healthy meals, which means more dining out, fast food, or processed snacks. Join Lucas Flaherty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310/311, as he shares some easy and quick healthy meal planning advice. This presentation includes both information on programs such as Blue Apron as well as more traditional tips if you are buying from a grocery store and cooking at home. And, for between meals, discover some quick, low-cost, healthy snacks.

Participants will earn Bulldogs United in Learning Drake (BUILD) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

Contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for this class. The 2017–2018 BUILD online registration form will be available soon.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources 

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Unwind with a chair massage

Relax and re-energize your day with a chair massage. Ten- and 20-minute chair massages will be offered on campus Sept. 20 and 21 and Nov. 7 and 8. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute massage. Payment should be given directly to Anne Boal, licensed massage therapist, at the time of appointment. Correct change, cash, or check is required.

Those who participate will have the chance to win a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage. One name will be drawn from those who receive a massage in September, and again in November.

Click the link below to register for the day and time of your choice. You may register for one or two time slots per registration sheet.

Sept. 20: Cowles Library, Collier Heritage Room, 2–4 p.m.

Sept. 21: Aliber Hall, Conference Room 204,  11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Nov. 7: Cline Hall, Conference Room 101, 2–4 p.m.

Nov. 8: Olmsted Center, Drake Room, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources 

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Complete your wellness screening now for a chance to win a prize

If you are on Drake’s health plan, you can save approximately $300 in 2018 by simply completing a biometrics screening and an online wellness assessment this year. Think what you could do with an extra $300. In addition, if you complete your screening and the online assessment at www.wellmark.com by Sep. 30, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of a prize from an online wellness catalog.

There are three screening options:

  1. Complete a screening with your physician and have your doctor fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results Form. This option is available through Aug. 31.
  2. Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee. This option is available through Sep. 15.
  3. Complete your screening on campus through UnityPoint Health. The on campus dates are Oct. 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 17, and 19. Online registration opens Sep. 1.

Faculty and staff can select the option that works best for them. However, it’s important to note that there are a limited number of spaces available for the on campus screenings, so employees are encouraged to complete their screening with their physician or at a participating Hy-Vee.

Additional information about this year’s biometric screenings and wellness assessments (including copies of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form and participating Hy-Vee locations) can be found under the employee tab of blueView. The Wellness Portal is on the right-hand side of the employee page.

Please note that you must complete a biometric screening and wellness assessment annually to retain your wellness premium discount. Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Monthly Motivator: Eat your greens

Many of us need a nudge to try something new or to continue to practice a healthy habit. To make it a bit easier, we are introducing Monthly Motivators. Each month we will introduce a simple wellness challenge. Our August challenge is all about eating your greens. The goal is to eat a green fruit or vegetable every day of the month.

Click here for a copy of this month’s flyer, including a tracking form and more information on the challenge.

Use this as an opportunity to try a new fruit or vegetable. Compete with your co-workers to see who can mark off the most days, share recipes that include a green fruit or vegetable, or have a fruit and vegetable potluck day. Have fun and be on the look-out for the next Monthly Motivator.

Other new offerings on the horizon:

  • Personal training through Recreational Services
  • An online wellness scorecard where you will earn points for making healthy choices and a chance for prizes
  • A variety of wellness challenges

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Upcoming Faculty/Staff Fall 2017 Wellness Classes

The following wellness classes will be held in Olmsted, Rooms 310–311. Contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register for a class. BUILD registration forms will be available soon.

Healthy Eating Made Easy: Sep. 19 at 10 a.m.

Join Lucas Flaherty for a presentation as he shares some easy and quick healthy meal planning ideas. The presentation includes both information on programs such as Blue Apron as well as more traditional tips if you are buying from a grocery store and cooking at home. And, learn about quick, low cost healthy snack options.

Work/Life Balance: Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.

The demands of work and family share importance in our lives but how do we budget our time? Learn how effective life skills can help us make informed decisions and manage our reaction to stress. Develop a blueprint for time management to help sort out what is and isn’t important and help restore balance in everyday life. Johanna Dunlevy from EFR will present.

What Do You Want to Know About Nutrition: Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

This Q&A session will cover a variety of topics including hidden sugars, anti-inflammatory foods, what to look for in bottled smoothies, losing belly fat, and more. Bring your questions to Lucas Flaherty, registered dietitian, for this fun and informative presentation.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources