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Join us on December 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., in JSOM 1.508 for Healthy Tips to Keep Your Waistline Intact During the Holidays. This presentation by Taylor Tran, RD [Registered Dietitian] , and Frankie Branham, Coordinator of Fitness for Rec Sports, has limited space. To ensure your spot, RSVP [Please Reply] to taylor.tran@utdallas.edu by December 8.
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Try out recipes contributed by your colleagues from throughout the UT System. Download the 2016 UT System Holiday Family Cookbook (PDF [Portable Document Format File] ) today —and don’t forget to check out the Healthy Tips section for great advice on making any recipe healthier.
In addition to all the festivities and good cheer, the holidays offer plenty of reasons to be stressed out and anxious. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP [Employee Assistance Program] ) is available to help you and your dependents with life’s concerns. The EAP is a benefit of your employment that provides confidential, professional assistance to help you resolve problems that affect your personal life or job performance. Learn More >>
Read the inspiring story of how Felix C. Abattam from UT San Antonio turned his health around.
Already have the Walktober Blues? Missing the platform to track your activity and keep up with colleagues on the Walking Wall? Don’t worry! The wait is over: you’re now able to opt-in and begin logging in 10K-A-Day.
10K-A-Day is a physical activity campaign and tracking tool that challenges you to accumulate 10,000 steps each day, while virtually traversing a variety of global trails; this tracking tool will be available year-round.
If you did not participate in Walktober, you will first Register for the UT Activity Challenge Platform at www.utlivingwell.com:
Once logged in at www.utlivingwell.com, you can opt-in to the 10K-A-Day challenge:
Sign up today and join the fun! www.utlivingwell.com
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Be good to yourself: Pledge to quit using tobacco during the Great American Smokeout!
Join your fellow students, faculty, and staff at the Chess Plaza between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. as they turn in their cigarettes, enjoy “cold turkey” sandwiches (we’ll also have vegetarian options), and enter a free raffle!
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At UT Dallas, we recognize how important it is for our employees to keep healthy. We also realize the importance of offering you opportunities to make a difference in your well-being.
Therefore, the Campus Wellness Committee is conducting an Employee Wellness Interest Survey to determine your interest in participating in campus wellness programs and events. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to provide you with the programs, seminars and activities designed to meet your needs.
Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete this survey. The survey is completely voluntary and confidential — you will not be asked to give us your name. However, there is the option to do so if you are interested in helping to plan and promote future programs.
Thank you in advance for your participation,
Congratulations on completing the first 2 weeks of our UT System Walktober Challenge. Your challenge goal is to earn 20 leaves within the 31-day challenge. Remember, any combination of red, orange, or gold leaves counts toward your goal. If you’re just starting out, shoot for 20 red leaves; if you’re already active, aim for orange or gold. The idea is to develop a consistent walking routine you can stick to during Walktober and beyond.
Work together with your colleagues to win the Traveling Trophy for your institution! Your institution is your team, so get together with your coworkers and find ways to fit physical activity into your day. Take a walk at lunch, meet up at the gym, encourage each other to get moving —and keep track of what you do. See how your institution is doing on the Leaderboard section under the Connections tab of the Walktober web site.
We want to see your photos! While you are gathering to do your group or individual activity, take a selfie and share via social media using the hashtag #UTWalktober:
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Join our team, the Wellness Striders, at UT Arlington on October 29 to walk in support of family, friends, and colleagues who have been touched by cancer. To join, register online, select “Join a Team”, then select “Wellness Striders”. While this is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, you don’t need to donate to participate in this walk.
Contact Marita Yancey (marita.yancey@utdallas.edu / 972.883.2127) if you’re interested in carpooling, competing in the Pink Pumpkin Decorating Contest, or need more information.
This is a great opportunity to earn a Gold Leaf for Walktober, the 2016 UT System Physical Activity Challenge!
Join us online for the Be Good to Yourself in Retirement webcast, presented on October 19 at 12:00 noon, and again at 3:00 p.m. Hear real stories from people just like you who are planning for their future. Our financial professionals will help you understand your savings options so you can put the retirement you deserve at the top of your priority list.
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is offering a series of new financial awareness videos aimed at helping members learn even more about retirement self-sufficiency. The series introduces you to three interrelated themes: what you have, what you need, and how to get it. New videos will be released every week through early 2017.
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Get a free flu shot October 31 or November 1. Sign up online to get the necessary consent form, then bring —
— to one of several locations around campus:
| October 31 | 9:00 a.m. | – | 4:00 p.m. | Founders Building, Second Floor Atrium |
| 1:00 p.m. | – | 3:00 p.m. | Resource and Operations Center, ROC 2.102 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | – | 12:00 p.m. | Center for Vital Longevity, Brain Room | |
| 1:00 p.m. | – | 3:00 p.m. | Center for BrainHealth, 1.604 | |
| November 1 | 9:00 a.m. | – | 4:00 p.m. | Facilities Management, FM 1.502 |
| 9:00 a.m. | – | 12:00 p.m. | Callier Center Dallas, A 229 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | – | 4:00 p.m. | Attrium between North and South Engineering and Computer Science |
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Register for this year’s Physical Activity Challenge! From October 31 through November 31, challenge yourself to walk between 6000-10,000 steps or 30-60 minutes a day, and develop a healthy walking habit for a lifetime. Track your activity using anything from a paper chart (PDF [Portable Document Format File] ) to a mobile app and earn challenge rewards.
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Join us on August 17, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Room A (SU 2.602) for a free back pain prevention workshop. Learn simple techniques to improve your flexibility, strengthen your back and core, and help prevent future injuries. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Please bring confortable clothes and get ready to stretch!
Lunch will be provided, but space is limited, so RSVP [Please Reply] online to save your place.
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The latest Naturally Slim weight loss program starts on September 12, and you can apply online starting August 1. Space is limited.
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The UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit will visit the loading zone of the Visual Art Studio (AS) on Thursday, August 4. Call 214.645.2560 or 866.277.0710 with your health insurance information to schedule an appointment for any time from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that day. Most insurance plans are accepted. Sponsored mammograms are available for patients without health care coverage.
Please contact nora.pena@utdallas.edu with any questions or concerns.
Join us on August 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602) for Preparing Your Savings for Retirement. This educational seminar from Fidelity Investments will cover questions such as:
Space is limited, so register online to reserve your spot.
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Attend the come-and-go UT Dallas Annual Benefits and Wellness Fair on Monday, July 18, in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms (SU 2.602). We also invite UT Select Medical Plan participants to get a Free On-Site Health Check-Up (PDF [Portable Document Format File] , 1.61MB) through Catapult Health at the Gemini (SU 2.504) and Phoenix (SU 2.508) Rooms from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Space is limited to 51 members. Individuals who signed up must ensure they show up to avoid a no show fee of $130.00.
This year’s theme is “Sports - Benefits for Life P.E.P. [Promote Fitness, Educate on Health and Benefits, Plan Your Financial Future] Rally”.
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Join us on July 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Room A (SU 2.602) for HIT + CORE exercises. Recreational Sports Instructor Tiffany Willoughby (tap140230@utdallas.edu / 972.883.2350) will lead this fun class.
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Join us for Sunrise Yoga from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on June 21 in the Chess Plaza. This Summer Solstice celebration will include a Greeting of the Sun, morning meditation, Sun Salutation, a morning treat, and more. Please contact Frances Branham (frances.branham@utdallas.edu / 972.883.6310) for more information.
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Find ways to relax, calm your mind and body, and improve your focus at work and in your life. This is a participatory workshop, so wear comfortable clothes. Come ready to learn and have fun!
Join us on June 6, 2016, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Pickens Room of the Center for Brain Health. Bring your own lunch.
RSVP [Please Reply] to Wendy Newton (wnewton@utdallas.edu) by June 1. Space is limited.
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Join us on June 1, 2016, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602) for Within Reach: Transitioning from Career to Retirement. For those getting close to retirement, this presentation from TIAA [Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association] will focus on the mechanics of retirement, including:
Space is limited, so register online to reserve your spot and lunch.
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Despite the widely known harmful effects, about 42 Million Americans still smoke and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States.
During World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we encourage smokers and other tobacco users to take a 24-hour break from all forms of tobacco consumption. That means no smoking, no vaping, and no dipping.
Tobacco cessation counseling and nicotine replacement therapy or non-nicotine medications are available with no out-of-pocket costs through your UT SELECT Medical plan as long as you use a network provider for services and have an authorized prescription when purchasing medications. For additional details on these benefits, please visit the UT System LivingWell web site.
The UT Dallas Employee Wellness Committee will host a “Tech Neck” lunch and learn on May 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102). A guest presenter from Airrosti Rehab Center will discuss the common conditions caused by repetitive neck stress and share tips for relieving pain and discomfort. Space is limited, so register online to reserve your spot and lunch.
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Join us on May 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in JSOM 1.517, when Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD, LD, will lead a presentation on the topic of nourishing your heart. Lunch will be provided, but space is limited, so be sure to register online by May 20 to reserve your spot and lunch.
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The Medical Center of Plano will be offering skin cancer screenings on May 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at two locations:
3901 West 15th St, Plano
North Atrium Lobby;
Please use Emergency Department entrance
3670 State Hwy 121, Plano
Emergency Care Parking Lot;
Main Lobby
Learn more at DFWSkinCancerScreening.org, or by calling 817.756.8502.
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The UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit will visit the east side of the Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC) on Tuesday, May 17. Call 214.645.2560 or 866.277.0710 with your health insurance information to schedule an appointment for any time from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that day. Most insurance plans are accepted. Sponsored mammograms are available for patients without health care coverage.
Download their flyer (PDF [Portable Document Format File] , 672KB) for more details.
Read the American Cancer Society recommendations for early breast cancer detection in women without breast symptoms.
Please contact nora.pena@utdallas.edu with any questions or concerns.
Don’t miss Retirement Strategies for Women on May 11, 2016, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602). This educational seminar, presented by Valic, will focus on gender-specific financial planning challenges. It will teach you:
Space is limited, so register online today.
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Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD [Registered Dietitian] , LD [Licensed Dietitian] , offers quick and nutritious options for morning meals on May 3, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in Naveen Jindal School of Management, JSOM 11.301. Come as your schedule permits.
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Find ways to relax, calm your mind and body, and improve your focus at work and in your life. This is a participatory workshop, so wear comfortable clothes. Come ready to learn and have fun!
Join us on April 27, 2016, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Rooms B & C (SU 2.602).
RSVP [Please Reply] online by April 22. Space is limited.
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Our first edition of the UT System Family Cookbook: The Healthy Holidays (PDF [Portable Document Format File] ) edition was such a hit that we’ve decided to make another! The second edition will feature recipes for spring and summer, with a new section on where to find fresh, seasonal produce in your area.
Please share your coolest recipes for warm-weather, to be included in the upcoming second edition of our UT System Family Cookbook.
The cookbook will be published online and made available through our June A Matter of Health newsletter.
Do you have a recipe you’re not sure is “healthy” enough for a Living Well cookbook? Go ahead and share! Just like in the first edition, we’ll include tips in the front of the cookbook that can be used to make any recipe healthier. We look forward to seeing your favorites!
The UT Dallas Employee Wellness Committee will host a Condition Management lunch and learn on April 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602). Diana Gonzales with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas will present information on how you and your covered family members with chronic medical conditions can join their Condition Management program. Online registration is required to reserve your spot and lunch, and space is limited. A prize drawing will take place at the end of the event.
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UT Dallas faculty and staff are invited to attend a Financial Wellness Fair hosted by the Office of Human Resources on Monday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms (SU 2.602). There will be retirement planning and financial education presentations throughout the day, as well as games, refreshments, and more. While registration is not required for the fair, we recommend that you register for the presentations.
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Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD [Registered Dietitian] , LD [Licensed Dietitian] , hosts a weight loss support group on the first Friday of every month in the Eugene McDermott Library, Room MC 4.2, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. This group is open to anyone looking for support on their weight loss journey. Please remember to bring your own lunch.
Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD [Registered Dietitian] , LD [Licensed Dietitian] , offers quick and nutritious options for morning meals on March 18, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in FM 1.502. Come as your schedule permits.
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The UT Dallas Employee Wellness Committee will host a Lifestyle Management lunch and learn on March 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms B & C (SU 2.602). Diana Gonzales with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas will present the resources and programs available to UT SELECT members through the Blue Care Connection Program. Online registration is required to reserve your spot and lunch, and space is limited. A prize drawing will take place at the end of the event.
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Get active with Silver Sneakers Fitness, a comprehensive program available to all retirees covered under the UT SELECT Health Plan, including working retirees, a covered spouse of a retiree, or a surviving spouse. It’s available at no extra cost and offered at over 13,000 fitness locations nationwide. Visit silversneakers.com or call 888.423.4632 to get started.
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At 10:00 a.m. on February 10, groups around UT Dallas joined the rest of UT System in a 10-minute walk for heart health.
The February 26 visit from the UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit has been cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances.
If you had already scheduled an appointment, UTSW [The University of Texas Southwestern] will contact you about either rescheduling for May 6 or visiting the UT Southwestern clinic in Richardson.
Please contact nora.pena@utdallas.edu with any questions or concerns about this cancelation.
The UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit will visit the east side of the Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC) on Friday, February 26. Call 214.645.2560 or 866.277.0710 to schedule an appointment for any time from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that day. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Download their flyer (PDF [Portable Document Format File] , 1.28MB) for more details.
UT System is offering all active members of UT Select an opportunity to enroll in the Naturally Slim weight loss program for free. Naturally Slim is an online behavioral program designed help you change how you eat instead of what you eat. It is not a diet. By learning new techniques about how and when you should eat, you can continue eating your favorite foods while improving your health, reducing your chance of developing serious, chronic disease, and losing weight.
The application period runs from February 1 through February 12. The program itself begins on February 29.
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Ray Fowler of the American Heart Association presents “Don’t Die of Doubt”, on how to recognize the signs of a heart attack, February 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602). A light lunch will be served.
RSVP [Please Reply] to deborah.hamlin@utdallas.edu by February 11. Space is limited.
Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD [Registered Dietitian] , LD [Licensed Dietitian] , offers quick and nutritious options for morning meals on February 23, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Administration Building 2nd Floor Lobby (near the elevators). Come as your schedule permits.
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Join the 10-minute System-wide walk for heart health! Meet at the Plinth on February 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Can’t make it to the Plinth? Join groups walking at SPN (outside the main entrance), ROC (by the first floor mail box), and The Center for BrainHealth (lobby reception desk).
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![SPN Exercise Classes (Photo Credit: [CC BY 2.0] 2012 USAG - Humphreys, https://www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys/7239588274/)](images/exercise_classes.png "SPN Exercise Classes (Photo Credit: [CC BY 2.0] 2012 USAG - Humphreys, https://www.flickr.com/photos/usaghumphreys/7239588274/)")
RSVP [Please Reply] to administration@utdallas.edu to reserve your place in class!
Please complete a brief survey to help us plan more group classes in the future.
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Join us in a fun, team-based weight-loss and physical activity program. Register for the challenge, participate in a free Zumba class, and enjoy a light lunch (while supplies last). This event will be held on January 26, 2016, from noon - 1:00 p.m., in the Faculty and Staff Dining Room (SU 2.905 A & B).
RSVP [Please Reply] to administration@utdallas.edu by January 22.
Team captains can also sign up online at livehealthynorthtexas.org by selecting “join today” and entering the group id LHDUTD.
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Kristen (Ariel) Ketcherside presents “The Science of Emotion Regulation and Compulsive Eating”, on January 20, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Synergy Park North, SPN 1.121. Light lunch to be served and prizes raffled.
RSVP [Please Reply] to administration@utdallas.edu by January 13. Space is limited.
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David Mora, LPC, and Ammy Hirneise, LCSW, will lead a discussion on ways to improve communication with coworkers on January 13, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602). Light lunch to be served and prizes raffled.
RSVP [Please Reply] to administration@utdallas.edu by January 13. Space is limited.
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Wellness Manager Deborah Hamlin, RD [Registered Dietitian] , LD [Licensed Dietitian] , offers quick and nutritious options for morning meals on January 13, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Synergy Park North lobby. Come as your schedule permits.
RSVP [Please Reply] to administration@utdallas.edu today. Space is limited.
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Mark your calendars! The Live Healthy North Texas 10-Week Wellness Challenge will begin January 25 and go through April 1. Registration is open online and faculty, staff and students are eligible to sign-up.
The challenge is conducted in teams of up to 10 people. To sign up online, team captains should go to livehealthynorthtexas.org, select “join today” and enter the Group ID: LHDUTD to create a team and add team members. Team members will then receive an email with a username and password to log in and complete their profiles.
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Join us on January 14 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Galaxy Rooms A & B (SU 2.602) for a lunch & learn on the topic of retirement, presented by the Lincoln Financial Group. Space is limited, so please register online to reserve your place at this event.
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