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May 2023
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Warmer weather has finally arrived (it's about time)!! And so has the sun. May is skin cancer prevention month. In May's Wellness Spotlight, we discuss skin cancer prevention habits, skin cancer risk factors, and how to identify skin cancer.
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This month's Work Well Ambassador is
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Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!
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Drinking enough water every day is essential for overall health. This challenge focuses on 2 Dimensions of Wellness: Physical and Environmental. Water is vital to our bodies and using reusable water bottles saves the environment from excess waste.
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Hydration Challenge ends May 6
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Are you ready to GET MOVING?
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Warm weather = walking weather!! Getting those steps in can help increase your daily activity levels. Walking outside is also a great activity for mental wellness and can be a social activity with family or co-workers. Join as an individual or a team today! Participants who complete the challenge will get their very own Get Moving socks and have the chance to win additional prizes!
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Get Moving Challenge: May 28 - June 24
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Registration opens May 25
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Gardeners know all the DIRT. Join GRO.UND Learning Gardens program and Work Well to DeStress in the Dirt. Here, faculty and staff will learn the health benefits of gardening and plant their own cloves of garlic.
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Please bring a non-perishable food item!
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May 3 - 11:00-1:00pm @ Education Building Room 22 (drop-in event)
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Time to take advantage of the nice weather! On Wednesday, 5/31 faculty & staff are invited to take a walk over the lunch hour. Participate in the walk and be entered into a chance to win $25!
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WHERE: Meet behind the MU
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Zen in 10 focuses on stretching, breathing, and having fun with coworkers! This is a FREE program for UND faculty and staff led by Certified Yoga Relax and Renew instructor, Kay Williams.
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Tuesday's & Thursday's @ 10:00am
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Meeting ID: 999 5460 9002
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Zen in 10 focuses on stretching, breathing, and having fun with coworkers! This is a FREE program for UND faculty and staff led by Certified Yoga Relax and Renew instructor, Kay Williams.
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9:00am: McCannel Hall Lobby area
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9:30am: O'Kelly Hall room 300C
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Each month, those who write into Nanci HERE can get their anonymous questions answered in next month's newsletter! Questions about finances can include topics such as saving, budgeting, general finances, and more!
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Click on the events to register or learn more!
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Become a Healthy Department!
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Healthy Departments is a way to recognize departments that make their staff members wellness a priority by having healthy meeting practices. Departments agree to offer healthy beverage & food options during meetings and incorporate physical activity such as stretching into the agenda. It's that easy!
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Apply to be a Work Well Ambassador
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Are you wellness-minded & would like to motivate others? Work Well Ambassadors consist of staff & faculty members from all UND campus'. They promote wellness & provide updates within their various departments.
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Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you prepared?
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion offers American Heart Association courses held right on campus to provide you with the critical training that you need for any emergency at home or work. These course are open to both UND affiliates and the general public. Our classes fill up quickly, so please register early to secure a spot.
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion has partnered with Mossa On-Demand to provide Faculty, Staff and Students the opportunity to work out anytime, anywhere you choose using your own TV, mobile app or computer.
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There are over 70 workouts to choose from with new ones added regularly. Workouts can range from 10 - 60 minutes in length, but you can pick and choose which ones to do, making it your own work out. There is even NEW series included to De-Desk™ Your Body!!! Sign up for a 14-day free trial and then its only $9.99/month. Let’s Keep Moving this year!
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Wellness Education Opportunities
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Work Well has several different resources for UND employees to learn about developing healthier lifestyles. Need some pointers on stretches or mental health coping strategies? Check it out HERE
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The UShine Award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went above and beyond, with an annual award chosen each May!
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UND faculty, staff, students and public are encouraged to nominate and recognize a UND Staff member who did something special or extraordinary to assist a colleague, supervisor, student, or family.
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Be an Angel for UND students today! We know that life can bring unexpected challenges. We never want a student to leave UND because of a situation that is beyond their control. The UND Angel Fund provides support for these students so these challenges aren't a barrier to competing their education. To make a gift, visit the UND Alumni page HERE. Your kindness matters. Thank you for supporting students through the UND Angel Fund.
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Blue Zones Project is a well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier by encouraging changes to communities that lead to healthier options. When individuals and organizations participate, their small changes contribute to huge benefits:
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- Lower healthcare costs
- Improved produtivity
- Higher quality of life
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We all need different solutions to be successful in our individual wellness pursuit. The Dakota Wellness Program for NDPERS members offers just that - a broad mix of tools and a variety of education to encourage and support you in your wellness journey.
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Those that attend the live webinar will receive a voucher for 3,000 points
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A monthly virtual book club for Sanford Health Plan members to engage and connect with the six dimensions of wellbeing in a meaningful way.
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Book Title: Elephant in the Gym
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Discussion questions included on page 2 of newsletter HERE
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UND's Credit Union is here to serve the financial needs of students, staff, and faculty members of UND. Please click HERE to explore their website or send an email to creditunion@universityfcu.net to learn more about their services.
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"Our mission is to foster environmental and community values of stewardship, sustainability, engagement and responsibility through garden education".
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Come visit the Greenhouse! Wednesday's in Education Building, Room 22 over the lunch hour to learn more about gardening, how to get involved, and make new connections.
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FirstLink is a confidential service that is available 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention. This resource is available across all North Dakota and some parts of Minnesota. Dial 211 for confidential help and support.
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UND is a Tobacco Free Campus. If you are ready to quit, UND offers unique benefits to help Faculty and Staff who are interested in quitting smoking or chewing tobacco. Get help to quit and cover the costs. Learn more here.
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It's never too soon or too late for parents to make a positive impact on their child's health and well-being. As a parent, you can play a powerful role in supporting the behavioral health of your kids. Parents Lead helps parents find resources on topics that will help you lay the foundation for a healthy home where everyone thrives.
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