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Take part in Recreational Services’ Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery is a wellness incentive program coordinated by Recreational Services as a way to promote a daily fitness routine. It will take place at the Bell Center starting today, Oct. 26, and run through Friday, Oct. 30. Each day participants should sign in at the front desk of the Bell Center to access a clue. By the end of the week, each participant will have enough clues to solve the murder mystery. Each participant to correctly solve the mystery will receive a coffee mug. This program is free for all Drake students, faculty, and staff. Just sign in at the desk today, and start collecting your clues!

—Submitted by Ellen Lowe, Assistant Director Recreational Services – Wellness

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Miss the flu vaccine clinic for faculty and staff?

There are 50 free flu vaccines left that have been reserved for faculty and staff through Drake’s Wellness program.

Vaccines will be given by appointment at the Student Health Center, 3116 Carpenter Ave. Please contact Drake Student Health Center at 271-3731 to schedule an appointment on or before Oct. 30. Vaccines will be given on a first come, first serve basis through Oct. 30, unless they run out before that date.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Don’t forget your biometrics screening

The deadline for completing a biometrics screening with your physician or at a participating Hy-Vee location is next Monday, Oct. 19. Completing a biometrics screening plus an online wellness incentive will quality those on Drake’s health plan for the Wellness Incentive Program, which can save participants $300 off their health insurance in 2016.

Read more about completing your screening with your physician or at a Hy-Vee location. You can also still schedule an on-campus screening, with dates available Oct. 23–Nov. 13.

Please note, NO extensions will be granted. Find full information, a FAQ, and instructions here. (You may need to log in with your Drake ID and password.) Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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There’s still time to schedule your biometric screening

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for including your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor or signing up for an on-campus screening. You can also complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee Store.

Full details and a list of participating Hy-Vee stores can be found here. You must complete your screening at a Hy-Vee location by Oct. 19. Hy-Vee will submit your screening results to Wellmark, which will automatically update your online assessment.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters and Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Wellness—free flu vaccine clinic for faculty & staff

As a part of Drake’s Wellness programming, we are offering free blood pressure checks and up to 200 free flu vaccines on a first come, first served basis to employees of Drake. The Drake Student Health Center is providing the employee clinic, which was planned to allow dedicated privacy and time for faculty and staff. Please be prepared to show your Drake Card (ID) at check-in.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Olmsted 312 & 313
Who is eligible: Faculty & Staff

Contact Cindy Adams x3676 or Diana Lei-Butters x1871 with any questions.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Signed up for your biometrics screening yet?

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. As always, you can also schedule an on-campus screening with UnityPoint.
On-campus screenings will take place between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Bell Center on the following dates:

  • Oct. 23, 28, 29, and 30
  • Nov. 3, 4, 10, and 13

To schedule your screening, click here, and use the username DRAKEU and password SCREEN2015 to log in. Once you sign up, please make a note of your screening date and time, as you will not receive a reminder email.

If you need to cancel your on-campus screening, email Jennifer.umphfleet@unitypoint.org with your name and date and time of cancelled appointment. You will need to re-register online for a new appointment. Changes can be made up for 48 hours prior to screen date.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions maybe directed to Dianna Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Save money with Drake’s Wellness Incentive

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including on-campus screenings by UnityPoint and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. The newest option is completing a physical with your physician.

If you have had a physical—with bloodwork—on or after June 1, the results can be submitted as your biometrics screening. To do so, your physician must complete and sign a form and send it to Wellmark. A few things to note:

  • You must complete a screening/appointment with your physician between June 1 and Oct. 19.
  • The signed form must be received directly from your doctor’s office by Oct. 29.
  • Human Resources will not check to make sure Wellmark has received the signed form. It is up to you to ensure your physician’s office submits the appropriate paperwork by the Oct. 29 deadline. To determine whether your paperwork has been received, contact Wellmark on their 24/7 help line at 1-877-252-8412

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to download the form and for more information about the wellness incentive and your options. (You will need to sign in with your Banner ID and password.)

Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Save $300 on your Drake health insurance

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening this year:

  • Option A: Complete your screening on campus at the Bell Center through UnityPoint health from Oct. 23–Nov. 13. Schedule your appointment starting Sept. 9.
  • Option B: Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location Sept. 1–Oct. 19.
  • Option C (NEW!): Complete a screening with your physician by Oct. 19.

The online wellness assessment must be completed via MyWellmark by Dec. 4.

Please note, NO extensions will be granted. Find full information, a FAQ, and instructions here. (You may need to log in with your Drake ID and password.) Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.