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H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Information

UO Faculty and Staff Seasonal Influenza Clinics

America on the Move

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Employee Assistance Program

Environmental Health and Safety

Home Ownership Program

Quit Smoking At Your Own Pace!

Stay Healthy and Avoid the Flu

Step Up!- Resources for Walking

UO Fitness Opportunities- Fitness Class Coupon

UO Smokefree compliance statement / Oregon Smokefree Workplace Law

Weight Watchers- A Benefit from PEBB

Weight Watchers at Work Schedules

Workshops and Events

 

2009 PEBB Health Screenings

PEBB is again sponsoring health screenings for PEBB-covered UO employees. You must schedule your health screening appointments directly on-line with Wellness 2000, the agency contracted by PEBB to conduct the health screening. Please use the link provided to access the full details and registration process: http://hr.uoregon.edu/worklife/2009PEBBHealthScreenings.html

Weight Watchers - A Benefit from PEBB

The Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) has negotiated with the 2009 medical plan carriers to provide a weight management program at no cost to PEBB-covered employees and at a discounted rate for PEBB-covered spouses, domestic partners, dependents and retirees.

Complete details are available on the Human Resource Benefits website at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits/PEBBWeightWatchersInformationSummary.pdf .
If you have questions please contact Karen Logvin, klogvin@uoregon.edu.edu or 346-2962 or Cindi Peterson, cindip@uoregon.edu or 346-2956.

WW@W Campus Meeting Locations (Pre-registration required)

WW Community Locations (Pre-registration required)

To qualify for another Weight Watchers series, you must first submit the Weight Watchers Proof of Participation Form to your Health Plan showing proof of participation in at least 10 weeks of your prior Weight Watchers series. Follow the instructions to rejoin! Form must be filled out in its entirety to qualify. Select the following link for the Proof of Participation Form.

Upcoming Workshops and Events - (pre-registration is required)

A Quick Look at Alzheimer's: Four 'Pocket' Films to Increase Understanding of a 21st Century Epidemic
October 15, 2009, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Board Room, EMU
If you have questions about Alzheimer's, these four short animated films will provide answers. Developed in partnership with the Alliance for Aging Research, the films are designed to help individuals understand and explain the disease in layman's terms. Topics include: What Is Alzheimer's Disease? An Urgent Epidemic, The Race to the Cure, and A Message for Patients and Their Families. The viewing will be followed by a facilitated discussion with ample time for questions and answers.
Presenter: Frank Hales, Executive Director, Cascade-Coast Office of the Alzheimer's Association, Oregon Chapter



Emotional Intelligence
November 4, 2009, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walnut Room, EMU
Emotional intelligence - the art of managing emotions, yours AND your response to those your work with, as well as recognizing techniques to help others manage their emotions. Emotions in the workplace are most obvious in how we deal with stress, how we handle conflict, what we do with our anger, and whether we gauge the impact of our words BEFORE saying them. This workshop will help participants to recognize the power of emotions and to practice techniques to optimize emotions in the workplace.
As a result of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Identify the factors of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Determine your EI strengths and areas of challenge
- Apply EI factors to real life issues in the workplace
- Create an action plan to deliberately implement EI in the workplace

 

The Alzheimer's Project : The Memory Loss Tapes
October 29, 2009, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Board Room, EMU
Series Dates: October 29, November 5, November 19 and December 3.
This first video in the series provides an up-close and personal look at seven individuals living with Alzheimer's, across the full spectrum of the progression of the disease.


The Alzheimer's Project : Caregivers
November 5, 2009, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Board Room, EMU
"Caregivers" highlights the sacrifices and successes of people who experience their loved one's descent into dementia.


The Alzheimer's Project : Grandpa, do you Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver
November 19, 2009, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Board Room, EMU
"Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?' with Maria Shriver" captures what it means to be a child or grandchild of one with Alzheimer's.


The Alzheimer's Project : Momentum in Science
December 3, 2009, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
Board Room, EMU
THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT is a presentation of HBO Documentary Films and the National Institute on Aging. One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer's is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boomer generation moves through retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040. While there is no cure for the disease, THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT shows there is now genuine reason to be optimistic about the future. Created by the award-winning team behind HBO's acclaimed "Addiction" project, this four-part series takes a close look at groundbreaking discoveries made by the country's leading scientists, as well as the effects of this debilitating and fatal disease both on those with Alzheimer's and on their families. Series Dates: October 29, November 5, November 19 and December 3.
"Momentum in Science" is a two-part state-of-the-science film that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians, revealing some of the most cutting-edge research advances.

Home Ownership Program through the UO’s Employee Assistance Program, Cascade Centers, Inc.

Spring 2009 date TBA soon!
Enhanced Benefits Group Home Ownership Program, in partnership with Cascade Centers, Inc., invites you to an informational workshop about homeownership and how their program can save you substantial money on real estate transactions.   Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, investment buyer, or interested in refinancing your current home, this workshop will show you how you can save time and money throughout the entire process.   Enhanced Benefits Group representatives will lead a discussion, answer the following questions and more.
    How can you achieve your homeownership dreams?
    Is this a good time to buy?
    Are zero-down loans still available?
    How can you save thousands on transaction fees?

TAKE A HIKE! 2010 Faculty and Staff Fitness Walk and Fun Run
Celebrate the coming of summer by participating in the annual Faculty/Staff Fitness Walk and Fun Run. Join other faculty and staff on this one mile walk or fun run across our beautiful campus. Participation includes eligibility for prizes, including the grand prize of a free one-year membership to the Student Recreation Center. All UO employees are eligible to participate and pre-registration is encouraged, but you may also register on-site. For registration information and forms, go to the Department of PE and Recreation website at: http://perec.uoregon.edu/

Date: Thursday, May 20 (2010 date pending)
Time: Noon – 1:00 pm
Location: starts and finishes at the Student Recreation Center Turf Field

 

UO Fitness Opportunities


Employee Assistance Program

The University of Oregon contracts with Cascade Centers, Inc. to provide a comprehensive employee assistance program for eligible employees, their dependents and eligible household members. The services are available at no cost. More information about the program is available from Human Resources, 346-3159. Call Cascade directly at 1-800-433-2320 to schedule an appointment.

EAP Phone Counseling

EAP E-Support Counseling

Balanced Living Monthly Newsletters

 

Step Up!

Yes, we need to do more…daily physical activity.

Oregonians are too sedentary. Only half of us meet the minimum recommendation of 30 minutes of physical activity each day and our health is at risk. Being physically active every day is an important goal for all of us to achieve.

How much physical activity do I need?

• 30 minutes each day for overall health and to decrease risk for diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes
• 60 minutes each day for managing body weight and preventing weight gain
• 60 - 90 minutes each day for sustaining weight loss

How do I fit this much physical activity into my day?

Some people set aside time to work out at fitness centers, take classes or go on hikes or bike rides with friends and family. Others find ways to fit physical activity into their daily routines like:

• Walking or biking to the bus stop or all the way to work
• Walking at lunch time
• Holding walking meetings
• Walking or biking to run errands, go to the library, park, or visiting friends
• Walking the dog


Resources for walking: