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At home. At work. At play. Every day.
2013 Wellness Program Guide
Playing sports, raising kids, juggling work—so much of what we do in our everyday lives requires a team effort. But, when it comes to staying healthy, the feeling that we’re in this together is often left on the sidelines. The new NOVAfit! wellness program is all about changing that perception.
Last year, we made great strides in learning more about our health as a group. Slightly more than half of us (54%) participated in the personal health assessment and health screening events. The high turnout for both helped us identify our top three biggest health concerns:
• Body weight• Blood pressure• Stress
We’ve worked hard to design a wellness program that can address these issues and help you reach your health goals. All NOVAfit! programs are completely confidential—just see what we have to offer:
• Health challenges• Online health coaching• Wellness portal• Incentives• Personal health assessment• Health screening events (faculty/staff only)• Fitness classes
Join Team
Tell Us How You REALLY Feel!
What’s your current exercise level? Are enough healthy food choices available on campus? Have you made positive lifestyle changes as a result of the wellness program?
Take the year-end wellness input survey to tell us how the programs we offer fit into your life—and provide suggestions for what the new NOVAfit! can do for you. Completing the brief questionnaire is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Visit the wellness portal via the “Quick Links” section of the Human Resources website, and click the survey link located on the home page.
2. Answer the questions and provide your feedback on the wellness program.3. Submit your survey and see what the new NOVAfit! will have for you.
This year, the goal is to improve our wellness score and activity participation from last year. If we do, we can achieve better health, lower our healthcare costs and have fun while doing it. After all, we’re in this—together.
To learn more about the NOVAfit! program, access your wellness portal via the “Quick Links” section of the Human Resources website.
• Weight Watchers At Work• Personal training• Access to fitness centers• Walking trail• Employee Assistance Program• Tobacco cessation resources• And more!
As we prepare to begin a new year, I encourage you to set realistic wellness goals for yourself and your family. As a University and a nation, it is critical that we work together and take action to become a healthier community in order to address the current health care crisis. The positive lifestyle changes that you begin to make today will in turn benefit both you and the University.
Awareness is the first step toward improving your overall health. I encourage you and your eligible spouse to participate in the University- sponsored personal health assessment and health screenings. As a reward for doing so, the University has developed annual premium incentives of up to $450. However, your commitment should not end there. Once you have the information regarding your individual health status, it is then just as important that you take actions to address any areas of concern.
Villanova will support you along the way with incentives, tools, resources, programs and service offerings through the NOVAfit! wellness program. NOVAfit! is designed specifically for Villanova faculty and staff and can provide the guidance and support you need to improve or maintain your overall health and wellness.
We all have at least one thing we can do to improve our health. Making lifestyle changes aren’t always easy. An expert health coach with theLifestyle Management Coaching program can motivate and encourage you along the way. Coaches can help you manage stress, eat healthier, quit tobacco, increase your physical activity or manage your weight.
Whatever healthy lifestyle changes you’re planning in 2013, remember that the NOVAfit! wellness program can help support your goals and celebrate your successes.
To learn more about all that the NOVAfit! wellness program has to offer, review this brochure and log on to the wellness portal from Villanova’s Human Resources main page under the “Quick Links” section. The NOVAfit! wellness program is a helpful resource that I encourage you to take advantage of—just like I do—to support your health and wellness goals!
Here’s to you—and your health!
Raymond D. Duffy, SPHR, CBPDirector, Benefits & Wellness
What’s better than getting healthy together? How about big rewards? When you participate in the NOVAfit! program, you’ll not only be part of our team effort toward wellness—you’ll also earn $450 along the way.
Here’s how it works:
Really Pays.
Based on compiled personal health assessment results, Villanova faculty and staff were assigned a wellness score of 86.6. This shows we’re on the right track, but we have room for improvement. What steps are you going to take to move Villanova’s wellness score higher in 2013?
DidYou
Know?
Beginning Monday, December 10, you’ll have access to complete a personal health assessment (PHA) and schedule a health screening appointment. Complete the PHA and screening by Thursday, February 28, and you’ll earn a $300 premium reduction toward your 2013-2014 health benefits (medical plan enrolled faculty and staff only). It’s simple: complete the PHA and either register for a health screening appointment on campus via the NOVAfit! wellness portal or have your physician submit the physician affidavit form. The wellness portal is accessible via the “Quick Links” section of the Human Resources website. What are you waiting for? Get started today!
Sign up for one of our free health screening events on the NOVAfit! wellness portal, accessible via the “Quick Links” section of the
Human Resources website.
New for 2013!Spouses=even more money! Spouses of faculty and staff enrolled in the medical plan can earn a $150 premium reduction if they complete the PHA. This means, if you and your spouse both fulfill your respective incentive requirements, you can earn up to $450 in premium reductions toward your 2013-2014 health benefits.
Please note: Spouses are not required to participate in the health screenings to be eligible for the $150 premium reduction.
Stay tuned for more details in January 2013!
Want more?
Visit your NOVAfit! wellness portal regularly to learn about exciting details on additional programs and activities, which will be available in 2013.
Learn your health numbers in early 2013!
Screening events will be held:
January 22 - January 25 St. Mary’s Gym
A Healthy Start to 2013 with NOVAfit!
January 28 – February 1 Dougherty Hall, West Lounge
Health & WellnessGo to Health!—http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/health/promotion/goto.html • Health and well-being articles and audio
downloads from our Office of Health PromotionMy Family Health Portrait—https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/fhh-web/home.action• Personal database to preserve your family’s health
history and understand your risks for diseaseLocal Pharmacies, Hospitals & Trauma Centers—http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/health/center/resources.html• List of addresses and phone numbers for area
health resources
Physical ActivityActive.com• Online community for people who want to learn
about, register and participate in local physical activity events
American Heart Association—http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Educator/FortheGym2/JumpRopeSkills/Jump-Rope-Skills_UCM_001270_Article.jsp• Fun jump roping tips and ideas to make the most
out of your cardio exercise BeginnerTriathlete.com• Articles, race and plan logs, and an online forum
to kick-start your training programRunning in the USA—www.runningintheusa.com• List of Pennsylvania races and events in
chronological orderVillanova Fitness Centers—http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/recreation/fitnesscenters.html• Locations, hours and class schedules for on-
campus fitness centersVillanova Personal Training—http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/recreation/fitnesscenters/perstraining.html• Details and pricing for Villanova personal training
services
Stress ManagementUniversity Counseling Center— http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/counselingcenter.html• List of services and typical concerns discussed,
along with faculty consultation and referral guidelines
Smoking CessationAmerican Cancer Society—www.cancer.org• Health information and tips for identifying,
treating and preventing cancer, support programs and services, and links to local events
American Lung Association—www.lung.org• Information about lung cancer, asthma and air
pollution, tobacco cessation resources, and moreSmokefree.gov• Tobacco cessation step-by-step quit guides, and
expert resources including live instant messaging and phone support
Diet, Nutrition & Weight ManagementChooseMyPlate.gov• Portion guidelines and recommendations for the
five different food groups HealthyDiningFinder.com• Nutrition information and healthy menu options
for popular national restaurantsLocalHarvest.org• List of area farmers’ markets, family farms and
other sources of sustainably grown foodNutrisystem.com• Weight-loss support with plans, trackers and
healthy meal delivery optionsWeightWatchers.com• Online weight management solution including
trackers, recipes, fitness demos and more
Screening & Early DetectionNational Cancer Institute—www.cancer.gov• Accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive cancer
information from the nation’s principal research agency
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.—www.nationalbreastcancer.org• Information about breast cancer and early
detection programsSkin Cancer Foundation—www.skincancer.org• Physician-approved medical information and facts
about skin cancer including symptoms, treatment and prevention
Health Center Services— http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/health/center/services.html• List of Villanova health services including
immunizations, women’s gynecologic exams and lab testing
Want to manage your weight, eat better or quit smoking? This at-a-glance list provides contact information for free or low-cost health-related organizations, websites and associations that can help you reach these health goals and more. Many of the resources below are available on-site at Villanova University for your convenience.
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