Category Archives: Health & Wellness

SMU Wellpower – 2016 Program Kickoff

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Mary Stall

At SMU, we realize that the simple, everyday choices we all make have the power to impact every area of our well-being – from our emotional and physical health to our job performance, finances and much more. SMU Wellpower is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Tools During Times of Transition

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mary Stall

This workshop is being offered by Judy Henneberger, Associate Chaplain to the University. The session is offered to help members of our community adjust to change and transition. Together we will explore ways to experience faith in moving forward. Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mary Stall

The following information is provided by SMU’s EAP provider, Magellan Health Services. When a person experiences a traumatic or dangerous event, a series of chemical reactions are triggered within the body. These reactions are designed to help handle a threat … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Healthy Aging

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Mary Stall

The following information is provided by  Magellan Health Services, provider of SMU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Prepare for an active, healthy retirement If you’re nearing retirement, do you have a well-defined plan for your retired life? Today the average American spends … Continue reading →

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On-Line Beneficiary Designation Required for Insurance!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mary Stall

SMU provides Basic Group Life Insurance to benefits-eligible faculty and staff.  In addition, you may have elected voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance and/or Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at some point during your SMU career. At the time you were … Continue reading →

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Wellpower Welcomes a New Onsite Health Coach

Posted on February 27, 2015 by

SMU Wellpower and Healthways welcome Rhea Li as our new part-time onsite health coach. Rhea is a registered dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and a Master’s degree in public health with a focus on health education and health … Continue reading →

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What’s New With Wellpower in 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Lorea Seidel

Wellpower and Human Resources will provide a number of opportunities for you to improve or maintain your well-being this spring. We are busy finalizing details, but want to let you know what’s on the horizon now! New Wellpower Reward Period … Continue reading →

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SMU Wellpower Welcomes Interim Health Coach, Matt Stika

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Healthways, the company that now provides our online wellness program for Wellpower is busy recruiting a new onsite health coach for us. We hope to bring that new coach on board in early spring. However, we are fortunate to have … Continue reading →

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Wellpower Partners with Healthways to Bring New Focus on Well-Being to SMU

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Wellpower has partnered with Healthways to provide an updated wellness program for benefits-eligible staff and faculty members. The program will focus on 5 areas of well-being: Purpose – liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your … Continue reading →

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Start Your Semester on the “Right Foot” – Join a SMU Heart Walk Team Now!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Join SMU at Reunion Tower for the Dallas Heart Walk, on Saturday morning, September 13, 2014 as we raise awareness about heart health and wellness. This non-competitive 5K event is the largest Heart Walk in the nation with an expected … Continue reading →

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