Month: January 2019

Naturally Slim Begins Soon

Learn how to lose weight and improve your health while eating the foods you love. Employee Wellness is offering active, benefits-eligible employees a behavioral weight loss program called Naturally Slim.

The program is delivered online to your smartphone or computer and doesn’t include starving, counting calories, eating diet food or punishing yourself in the gym.  Instead, we’ll teach you how to eat your favorite foods while losing weight, gaining energy and reducing your risk of getting a serious condition, like diabetes or heart disease.

Space is limited. Apply between January 28 – February 8, 2019. This program starts February 25, 2019.

Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Shredded Cheese and Dry Shampoo: Humor and Hacks of Working Motherhood

 

Join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation with Shannon Rinkinen and Jen Wall.  Work-life balance can feel like a moving target for working mothers.  In this session, we’ll share stories and ideas both humorous and helpful to bring some sanity Monday through Friday.

The presentation is scheduled noon to 1 p.m. February 12, in the MUB Alumni Lounge. Register online. Feel free to bring your lunch; beverages will be provided.

This free event is open to faculty, staff, students and community members and is sponsored by Employee Wellness. Attendance counts toward Husky Health Option 2.

Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

 

 

Bodywork for Relaxation Lunch & Learn Well Attended

 

 

Karen Hoyem, Body Therapy for All, gave a presentation to faculty, staff, students, and community members on the benefits of CranialSacral Therapy and Touch for Health.  Both support relaxation and healing.

The audience was treated to a demonstration as well as self-help techniques to use in times of stress.  Congratulations to Cindy Asiala, the winner of a 1-hr session with Karen.

Karen demonstrates with a volunteer
Karen demonstrates with a volunteer

Husky Health is Here

Beginning January 1, 2019, HuskyPAW, SWEAT, TechFit, and T2 became one program – Husky Health.

Husky Health is free, voluntary, and offers benefits-eligible Michigan Tech employees more choice and flexibility with their wellness incentives. Complete all three options by September 30, 2019, and earn up to $450. Several payout options are available.

Option 1: Earn $200
Get a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health Assessment and an annual physical.

Option 2: Earn up to $150
Complete an approved health program or screening.

Option 3: Earn up to $100
Do an approved physical activity or nutrition challenge, event, or program.

Head to Wellness Benefits for information about Husky Health and other wellness benefits.