Welcome to the monthly Health and Wellness newsletter for UWM employees that highlights various upcoming programs and services that are available to employees. We hope you take advantage of the many opportunities detailed below. Most programs and services are available to employees regardless of enrollment in the State\u2019s group health plan. Visit the Employee Wellness Website to learn about wellbeing resources and upcoming programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wellness Programs and Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To earn the $150 prepaid card, employees and spouses enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance program should complete the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The deadline to earn the incentive is October 17, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New employees are encouraged to attend a benefit review session to learn about their comprehensive benefits package and how to enroll within the 30-day enrollment window. Virtual benefits review sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, and Tuesday, July 15, from from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Visit the Benefits Reviews web page to register and see upcoming sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All employees can participate in additional webinars\/events that are offered this month and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well Wisconsin Training Series Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n See the Universities of Wisconsin Webinars web page for additional information and to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Universities of Wisconsin Webinars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When was the last time you visited a local, state, or even national park? Doing so has many health benefits and this summer we encourage you to go outside, enjoy nature and win a cool prize for doing it! From June 21 to September 20, visit three parks or nature areas and complete three activities at each park (details on the park challenge tracking sheet). Turn in your tracking sheet to Tracy Oles at teo@uwm.edu and you\u2019ll get a prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Give your mind and body a break from work while connecting with the UWM campus community! Meet at the UWM fountain by the library for a group activity and movement exercise such as a short walk or stretching. Come as you are, no special equipment or clothing needed and no registration required, just show up! Open to all abilities and levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UWM Fountain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Well Wisconsin offers virtual fitness classes that are open to all employees. There are a variety of classes underway and new classes start periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well Wisconsin Training Series Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unable to attend a fitness class, visit the on-demand library of recordings for recorded classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well WI Group Fitness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n UWM\u2019s Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and support services to all employees including both short-term counseling and referrals for additional services. Acentra Health is free, confidential, and available 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Acentra Health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n EAP Webinars<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employees enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health insurance Plan have access to the following mental health resources through the Well Wisconsin Program\/WebMD Wellness portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well Wisconsin Mental Health Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WebMD Health portal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiple financial webinars are offered each month on a variety of topics. See the Universities of Wisconsin Webinars web page for a listing and to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Universities of Wisconsin Webinars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of upcoming financial webinars include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome to the monthly Health and Wellness newsletter for UWM employees that highlights various upcoming programs and services that are available to employees. We hope you take advantage of the many opportunities detailed below. Most programs and services are available …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3280,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-archived-news"],"acf":[],"meta_fields":{"_oembed_d48bae3624ecff3035ec4ff58624c148":["Earn Your Annual $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Benefit Review Sessions for New Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UWM Employee Summer Park Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UWM Campus Connectivity \u2013 NEW!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual Fitness Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Acentra Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Financial Wellness Offerings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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