In 2007, The University of Texas System established a Worksite Health & Wellness Program called, "
Living Well; Make it a Priority" to motivate all employees, retirees and dependents to reach their potential and maintain the productivity necessary to meet the challenges of work and life.
To kick off the Wellness Program through UT Southwestern Medical Center, free Wellness Services will be provided at Gooch Auditorium on the following dates: July 16
th, 29
th and 31
st.
The following services will be provided during the month of July:
Ask a Doc
Got a general health question? Want to know what health screenings are recommended for you? Come ask a UT Southwestern physician about getting healthy and staying well. We will be available to discuss your concerns on July 29
th and 31
st from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Body Composition Analysis
How lean are you? Find out how much muscle mass you have and how it can keep you living well longer. The Department of Clinical Nutrition will be providing free body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance. For best results come well hydrated and having not exercised within 4 hours of the test. Individuals with pacemakers or defibrillators are not eligible for this assessment. We will be available on July 16
th from 11:30am - 1:30pm and on July 29
th and 31
st from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Diabetes Management Program
Are you at risk for Diabetes? Come ask a Diabetes Educator about your risk factors and how you can prevent Diabetes. Receive a FREE blood glucose test. We will be available on July 29
th and 31
st from
10am - 2:00pm.
Women's Health
Ladies, want to know about ways to stay healthy, keep your bones strong, age gracefully? Have you had your children yet? Want to know if you have any difficulties? We will be available to discuss your concerns on July 16
th from 11:30am - 1:30pm and on July 29
th and 31
st from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
EAP - Am I Stressed or What?
Are you dealing with some personal or work related issues that have you stressed, upset, anxious or depressed? Come by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) booth to discuss your issues and get free screening evaluations for stress, anxiety and depression. You will also receive additional handouts and information when you arrive. We will be available to discuss your concerns on July 16
th from 11:30am - 1:30pm and on July 29
th and 31
st from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Please see the variety of programs, tools and resources available to you at your fingertips!
America on the Move
When individuals set personalized goals that match their needs, they’re more likely to initiate and maintain change. Because most Americans get little physical activity, setting ambitious initial goals, like walking 10,000 steps a day or following severely restricted diets, can be too daunting. America on the Move 2008: University of Texas Ultimate Challenge finds the small steps approach with starting goals of an extra 2,000 steps and 100 fewer calories per day are more doable. Incremental goals enable individuals to set their own pace, which in turn builds confidence to do more over time. America on the Move 2008: University of Texas Ultimate Challenge focuses on the importance of the balance between energy expenditure and calorie intake to successfully prevent weight gain.
Exercise Center
Fed up with fitness plans that don’t work for your lifestyle? Try this on for size. It’s Get Fit tools and resources, and you can get them by clicking on the Personal Health Manager icon when you visit Blue Access® for Members. Shape your body, tone your muscles and unleash the fitness guru inside of you with personalized fitness plans for your lifestyle. Whether you prefer pumping iron or dancing around the kitchen to your favorite music while making breakfast, Get Fit offers you creative, effective and fun ideas for physical activity that fits your life. Fitting in physical activity just got better with the Personal Health Manager available through Blue Access for Members.
Quit Smoking: Get going and find help at the Personal Health Manager
Quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits for people of all ages. Former smokers live longer than continuing smokers and quitting decreases the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke and chronic lung disease. If you are looking for ways to start a smoking cessation program, help is available from the Personal Health Manager tool and resources found at Blue Access® for Members. Go to www.bcbstx.com then log in to Blue Access for Members and look for the Personal Health Manager icon to get started.
Healthy Living!
Get well connected with Blue Access® for Members. Resources to enrich your health and lifestyle. Blue Access for Members helps you make the connection to better health and well-being with convenient, online resources for every aspect of your life. Whether you’re searching for claims information, managing a chronic condition, striving to balance work and family or starting a nutrition or exercise program, Blue Access for Members has the answers. And now it’s even easier to make your health a priority and get your goals on track with the Personal Health Manager and the Blue PointsSM rewards program.
