New U Newsletter

- November 2020

NEW U is a wellness committee responsible for promoting health and wellness

among staff and faculty. We strive to provide information, events and ideas to edu-

cate and motivate you into a healthier lifestyle.

How it works:

Register for one (or both) Wholebeing Challenge(s). Once the challenge begins, you will receive daily emails. Read the short lesson and click the button at the bottom of the email to confirm you ’ve completed the les-son. You have the flexibility to complete the lessons at your own pace. Complete 18 of the 21 lessons and you’ll receive a participation gift AND your name will go into a drawing for a grand prize.

*NEW U Offering—Wholebeing Virtual Challenges

Third Challenge: November 2nd through November 22nd

Third Challenge Participation Gift -

If you complete 18 of the 21 day

lessons and practices, you will

Receive a : 16 oz Swiggy Stainless

Steel Water Bottle

*participants who enroll in both

challenges are subject to receive

only one gift AND

Will be entered into a raffle to win a

grand prize. Such prizes include:

3 piece Lunch Bag Set

Magic Bullet Blender

FitBit Inspire HR

FIRST AID/CPR/AED ADULT -— 9 am to 12 pm in IDC 114 — Sat, Nov. 7

This is the American Heart Association class with a course completion card. The card is good for 2

years. The Cost $80 for the class payable upon arrival to the class.

In person class and seating will be limited so register early! Click here for more details!

Ursinus offers all employees the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help those seeking support and re-

sources on matters of Family, Health, Life, Money and Work. The insurance provider for this program is Metro-

politan Life Insurance Company.

For consultation services call: 1-888-319-7819

Or log on to metlifeeap.lifeworks.com, user name: metlifeeap and password: eap

Check out the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Toolkit

which offers articles and resources on the virus.

Congratulations to the 20 participants that completed 18 plus daily challenges for BOTH the Resilience and Sleep challenges!

All participants will receive the B-Safe Key Chain.

Sleep at Work Challenge Total of 48 participants with 23 participants completing the required 18 of the 21 daily challenges to be entered into the raffle!

Winner of the Raffle for the Sleep Challenge:

Resistance Band Fit Kit: Joseph Grenier – Elizabeth Willard – Lauren Finnegan—Nicole Smith – Rosemary Pall – Scott Deacle

Nokia WiFi BMI Scale - Kerry Gibson FitBit Inspire HR – Mora Reinka Fitbit Inspire HR – Jennifer Stevenson

Resilience at Work Challenge Total of 45 participants with 25 participants completing the required 18 of the 21 daily challenges to be entered into the raffle!

Winners of the raffle for the Resilience Challenge:

Resistance Band Fit Kit: Crystal Bacon – Laura Cunningham – Betty Davidson—Mariana Gilbert – Rommel Guadalupe – Rick Kohn

Nokia WiFi BMI Scale- Danielle Wagner FitBit Inspire HR – Ann Marie Schilling FitBit Inspire HR – Suzanne Tennity

The Requirements to being a Wellness Participant in 2020

1. Complete a Well Being Profile via https://ibxpress.ibx.com/

2. Receive one dental screening/cleaning or an annual vision screening.

3. Receive one preventative service. (Annual routine exam, mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.)

4. Participate in at least 5 activities throughout the year in a wellness activity sponsored by NEW U or individual

activities. These 5 activities must be in at least (2) of the following categories: Nutrition, stress management, fit-

ness & wellness education.

Wellness participants enrolled in the Base Plan will receive an additional $300 in their health savings account in

and Buy Up Plan will receive $300 in payroll in December.

The Wellness Commitment form will be available in November and must be submitted by December 4th..

November 28th: Small Business Saturday

Support local business in your community!

Don’t forget Collegeville!