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HR Service Center
The HR Service Center at UMKC is a cross-functional area in the Human Resources office where employees are able to be supported in a variety of areas. The HR Service Center at UMKC serves as a valuable resource for employees related to any of the HR service areas.
Our goal is to promptly and effectively serve every customer who calls or walks into our office. The HR Service Center Blog is a central resource for employees related to trending topics, frequently asked questions and current, HR-related news.
Service Center
816-235-1621
Mercedes Tillman
Human Resource Specialist II
tillmanm@umkc.edu
816-235-1422
March Monthly Newsletter – United Healthcare
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:
DASH Eating Plan
Check out this month’s Health Tip Flier.
Upcoming Onsite Events
| 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 Kansas City For any additional questions or the link to sign up please email your Health Engagement Coordinator, Secily Adams, secily_adams@uhc.com Rally Mission of the Month: Stock Up on Healthy Foods
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EAP Services Available to All Employees
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.
Session proposal survey now open!
We are now accepting session proposals for Staff Development Week, May 15-18, 2023. The deadline for submitting a survey is April 15, 2023. If you know of someone who has an area of expertise that would be of interest to our staff, and they are willing to share, please forward the session proposal on!
We would certainly love to hear from you, as well! Do you have knowledge or a passion you are willing to share? If so, please consider submitting a proposal by April 15th.
February Monthly Newsletter – United Healthcare
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:
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
Click here to join the meeting
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
