Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Updated COVID-19 Awareness Course for Employees

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mary Stall

Last May, SMU launched its COVID-19 Return to Work training program. This course provided new guidelines for current and newly-hired employees so the University could stay healthy and continue its mission amid the pandemic. A refreshed version of the course is … Continue reading →

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SMU Vaccine Update

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Mary Stall

SMU recently received approval from the state to be a COVID-19 vaccination provider for the campus community through the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. Plans are in place to offer the vaccine to all staff, as well as their partners … Continue reading →

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Resources for Flu Shots for SMU Employees

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Mary Stall

During the COVID-19 pandemic getting your flu shot is more important than ever, especially if you are in a high risk group. The influenza vaccine will not prevent the coronavirus, but reducing the overall burden of respiratory illnesses is vital … Continue reading →

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Wellpower Launch Coming Soon – Rewards, Challenges, Recipes, and More

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Mary Stall

The new SMU Wellpower portal will launch September 1, 2020 for all benefit-eligible faculty and staff. The new portal will be available online and as an app for your mobile device. Sync with a wearable device to help with tracking … Continue reading →

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Magellan EAP Introduces BetterHealth Virtual Therapy

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

Magellan Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program, (EAP) offers comprehensive virtual therapy options through BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling service. BetterHelp provides counseling for the entire family—individuals, couples and teens (with parental consent and in accordance with applicable law and clinical … Continue reading →

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SMU Benefits Available for You to Utilize!

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

Over the last few months, the Department of Human Resources has worked diligently with several of our vendors to offer additional benefits to our SMU benefits-eligible employees as well as extend several of our programs to allow further coverage. We … Continue reading →

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Coordinated Health and Wellness Benefits Programs Support SMU Employees with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mary Stall

SMU has been working proactively with Blue Cross Blue Shield to establish the coordination of benefits for health care related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Testing to diagnose COVID-19, when medically necessary and consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Workshops

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Mary Stall

Professional Development Opportunities Fall 2019 The Department of Human Resources promotes continuous professional development by offering a variety of workshops during the year. All scheduled classes are offered free of charge and seating is limited. Enrollment is requested through my.SMU>Employee Self … Continue reading →

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Enrolled in the SMU Medical Plan?  MDLIVE is Now Available!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mary Stall

Getting sick is never convenient and finding time to get to the doctor can be difficult. MDLIVE enables you and your enrolled family members to visit independently contracted, board-certified doctors when you need care.  Access to MDLIVE doctors is available … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2017 is World Stroke Day!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Brinklee Noll

Stroke is the #2 cause of death in the world. Someone on the planet has a stroke every two seconds. The good news is that prevention and treatment work together to end stroke. And, together, stroke heroes are helping. Stroke … Continue reading →

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