National Nutritional Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March’s Health Observance is National Nutrition Month and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Looking for educational information related to this topic? If so, check out the following UnitedHealthcare educational resources:

• • Dietary guidelines tips
  • Eat healthy for less
  • Mindful eating tips
  • Colorectal cancer

DASH Eating Plan

Check out this month’s Health Tip Flier.

Upcoming Onsite Events

As an employee at UMKC, your personal and professional well-being is a priority. There is no better time for a reminder that the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to help with personal, family, relationship, and financial difficulties.

Through our continued partnership with Saint Luke’s Health System, Human Resources and UM Total Rewards offers an EAP service to all faculty, staff, and dependents. Program benefits include access to professional counselors trained to assist with stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, work concerns, financial issues, and family or relationship difficulties.

Visit the Saint Luke’s EAP Website for more info and to explore the many benefits they provide.

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Employees can receive up to three phone or in-person counseling sessions for any personal issue. EAP also provides access to more than 5,000 online articles and 500 videos about health topics. In addition, a monthly webinar series is also available that has recently covered topics such as care for aging loved ones, finances, nutrition, health, and an upcoming Vision Board webinar in January.

Schedule your appointment today by calling 816-931-3073 or toll-free 1-800-327-1223 during business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Services are provided through five offices located across the Kansas City area, as well as more than 40,000 network providers nationwide. Evening appointments are available, and emergencies are responded to 24/7. EAP counselors can also assist in referral for on-going care.

For more information or questions, please contact the HR Service Center at 816-235-1621.

National Heart Month and Dental Health Month

February’s Health Observance is National Heart Month and Dental Health Month. Looking for educational information related to this topic? If so, check out the following UnitedHealthcare educational resources:

• • Heart disease
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Healthy heart tips
  • Dental health
  • Dental health habits

February Lunch and Learn – Heart Healthy

This Lunch and Learn will educate you on basic functions of the heart, risk factors for developing heart disease, and the warning signs of a heart attack.  We will also highlight the key components to leading a healthier lifestyle and how your health numbers can impact your overall well-being.

Wednesday, February 15, 12:30-1pm

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In 2023 we will continue our Lunch and Learn series virtually, but we would love to bring some more presentations onsite.  If your department or team would like us to present wellbeing topics to your group, please reach out to Secily at secily_adams@uhc.com   

DASH Eating Plan

Check out this month’s Health Tip Flier on DASH Eating Plan.

Upcoming Onsite Events

Blood Pressure Screening Campaign

Throughout 2023, Caroline and I will be traveling around offering blood pressure screenings and healthy heart education.  If your department or team would like to have us do screenings for your team please reach out to Secily Adams, secily_adams@uhc.com.

Blood Pressure Screenings are drop in or you can reserve time.  The screening should take about 5 minutes. If you’d like to schedule a time, please email Secily, secily_adams@uhc.com

Kansas City
February 21
8:00am – 12:00pm, Volker Campus Swope Park Room
1:00 – 5:00pm, Health Sciences Campus, Health Sciences Building, Room 4302

Rolla
February 28, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Havener Center 208C

Columbia
February 22, 9:00am – 10:30am, General Services Building Room 142
March 14, 10:00am – 11:00am, Mizzou North
March 14, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Mizzou North
March 22, 10:30am – 12pm, General Services Building Room 142
April 4, 1:30 – 3:00pm, General Services Building Room 142  

St Louis
TBD

Mammogram Events

We will be bringing back the Mammogram Van to campus this year.  If you are interested in scheduling a mammogram van appointment please reach out to Secily Adams, secily_adams@uhc.com. Reminder that mammograms are suggested for women 40 and over, once per year.

Columbia
April 11, 8am – 3pm, Hitt Street outside the Fine Arts building

Kansas City 
July 18, Volker Campus 8:30am – 12:00pm
July 18, Health Sciences Campus, 1:30pm – 5:00pm

For any additional questions or the link to sign up please email your Health Engagement Coordinator, Secily Adams, secily_adams@uhc.com

Effective January 1, 2023, the University of Missouri System vision plan has transitioned to VSP and utilizes the VSP Choice network.

Employees that are enrolled in the vision plan, will not receive a new insurance card. If you are using a network provider, all you need to tell them is that you have a VSP vision plan. They can verify your coverage and benefits directly with VSP. If you are looking for a network provider, you can visit www.vsp.com and use their provider search or contact VSP at 800.877.7195. You can also register to set up your online account through the VSP site.

VSP offers additional benefits including no copay for progressive lenses and lower monthly premiums. Even if you’re not enrolled in the vision plan, there are still discount options available to you.

To learn more on VSP services and discounts, visit the UM System Total Rewards Benefit page for Vision at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits/vision_plan.

If you’re like most people at this time of year, you’re motivated to start building — or rebuilding — healthier habits. The key is making it achievable, not unrealistic.

Real Appeal^® on Rally Coach^™ helps you take small steps for lasting change. It’s an online weight management program and healthy lifestyle app that helps you set goals, track meals and activities, and get ongoing support from a coach and is covered by your United Healthcare medical coverage!

Online Convenience

Set goals, track your meals and activity, stream expert-led workouts, and access hundreds of recipes.

Personalized Support Communicate

1:1 with an online coach to discuss your specific health goals and circumstances.

Motivational Resources

Join live sessions with a community of members to learn practical tips for meal prepping, cooking meals with fewer calories, and more.

Real Appeal Q&A Sessions

If you have any questions about participating join one of the Real Appeal Q&A Sessions hosted by Health Engagement Coordinator, Secily Adams:

Thursday, December 8 at 9:30am

Wednesday, December 14 at 11:00am

Monday, December 19 at 10:00am

Wednesday, January 4 at 2:30pm

For any additional questions or the link to sign up please email your Health Engagement Coordinator, Secily Adams, secily_adams@uhc.com