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Author Archives: Lorea Belle Seidel
The Provost’s Pace Team Invites You to Join Wellpower’s “One Step at a Time” Team Challenge!
This spring, SMU Wellpower will sponsor the “One Step at a Time” walking challenge from March 26 to April 22. Under the leadership of Provost Paul Ludden, this year’s Pace Team is filled with academic all-stars including Deans David Chard, Gillian McCombs, … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Uncategorized, Working at SMU
Tagged Bill Tsutsui, David Chard, Gillian McCombs, One Step at a Time, Pace Team, Paul Ludden, step challenge, walk, Walking, Wellpower Challenge, Wellpower Walk, Wellpower Walks
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Ideas For a Heart Healthy Spring
Most of us know that being physically active on a daily basis supports better heart health. Sitting all day or even for several hours in a row can be detrimental to our health. Just Google “sitting is killing you” for … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Uncategorized, Working at SMU
Tagged Go Red For Women, Heart Health, Wellpower Walks
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Is It a Heart Attack? Recognize the Symptoms
A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 right away. DO NOT DELAY SEEKINGÂ MEDICAL ATTENTION. You are at greatest risk of sudden death in the early hours of a heart attack. … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Working at SMU
Tagged Go Red For Heart Health, heart attack, Heart Health, wellness, wellpower
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It’s Heart Health Month at SMU!
This February let’s have fun while getting serious about heart health! Here are a few simple ways you can get started today: Are you on Facebook? Click on the image for the Go Red Facebook page and stay current on … Continue reading
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Tagged Go Red For Heart Health, Heart Health, Wellpower Walk
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SMU Honored as a Gold Level “Start! Fit-Friendly University” by the Heart Association
The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program serves as a catalyst for positive change in American business. Organizations nationwide can be part of the Start! initiative by demonstrating progressive leadership in making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. SMU was recognized … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Working at SMU
Tagged american heart association, fit friendly, health, wellpower
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Deductible Discount Information
This past year, benefit-eligible employees had two opportunities to earn a 20% discount on the deductible for eligible SMU medical plans (the $2,500 high deductible plan is not eligible) offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). If you completed the onsite … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Uncategorized
Tagged Baylor, BCBSTX, biometric screenings, Concentra, deductible discount, health questionnaire, health risk assessment, health screenings
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Don’t Gain, Maintain! Holiday Eating Challenge Runs November 21 – January 2, 2012
Did you know the average American gains anywhere from 1-5 pounds during the holidays? This challenge encourages you to maintain healthy behaviors that support weight management. So, don’t be “average” this year and avoid the holiday weight gain trend. After all, isn’t your … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Uncategorized, Working at SMU
Tagged Challenge, Holiday Eating, wellness, wellpower
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Reserve Your One-On-One Appointment With A Diversified Representative Now
SMU Human Resources has scheduled rooms for over 2,000 one-on-one meetings in various locations on the main campus, Expressway Tower, and the Plano campus. Diversified representatives will be at SMU October 17 through November 17 to meet with you to … Continue reading
Is It Sadness or Depression?
What’s the difference between sadness and depression? Sometimes people think of depression as a more extreme form of sadness. However, there is an unmistakable difference between someone going through a time of sadness versus living with depression. To be sad … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, EAP, Magellan, sadness, wellness
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Flu Vaccination Clinics Available This Month
Flu season is gearing up, so do your part to fight the spread of the flu virus at SMU by getting your flu vaccination this fall. The SMU Health Center will offer Flu Vaccination Clinics several times this month. Vaccinations … Continue reading
