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Make this your year to earn more with 'Be Well UC'

Your employee wellness program is much like a choose-your-own adventure, with options to participate online or in-person. Engage, volunteer, learn and earn a max incentive of $300 for the year. You may be surprised at how many things you’ve already accomplished and just need to track.

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3 minute read July 26, 2019

Be Well UC invites you to earn some extra cash as you work toward wellness – whatever path you choose.

In-person/live:

  • Chat 1:1 with a health coach to help set a plan for making wellness a priority (25 points).
  • Stop by a Wellness Wednesday Jam Sessions to have your questions answered (10 points).
  • Participate in a Connect and Reflect conversation around topics like Emotional Intelligence, Altruism and the Blue Zones (10 points each).
  • Online/on-demand:
  • Complete a Choose Your Own Challenge – or better yet, team up with a colleague to complete one (or more) together. Weekly and monthly options available on topics like choosing a playlist, decluttering your space and mind, and eating the rainbow (10 points each).
  • Have your fitness and nutrition questions answered – and earn 5 points per month for logging in to the Alyfe portal and sending a message to a registered dietitian or a personal trainer.
  • Complete a 1-12 week long workshop within the Alyfe portal for 10-30 points. A variety of topics are available.

Did you know – you can earn 10 points for doing each of these upcoming events on campus:

  • Helping Hands – August 20-22. Contact Elaine Ampfer in Campus Services for details.
  • 9/11 Stadium Stairs Climb – hosted by Veteran’s Programs and Services annually.
  • UC Blue Ash Dash – September 21. This annual race raises funds for UCBA student scholarships (and usually has a sleep in option).
  • UC Dash & Bash 5K or 1819K – October 6. Visit http://bearcatsdash.com/ for details and to register.

Be sure to save the date for some upcoming events as well:

  • September 9-October 7: Participate in the Live Out Loud challenge and earn 20 points!
  • September 24: Be the Change event with first chance for flu shots (earn up to 40 points).
  • October 17, 31, & November 6 and 19: UC Health Mammography Van will be on campus. Call 513-584-PINK (7465) to schedule your appointment today. (earn 10 points)
  • October and November dates available for annual flu vaccines, provided by HealthWorks. Registration coming soon. (earn 10 points)
  • November 6: Benefits Fair (earn up to 40 points).

Questions?

Reach out to Be Well UC at wellness@uc.edu.

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