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Join Wellpower’s Amazing Challenge 2013 – 14! Registration Begins August 12, 2013
Wellpower is embarking on the Amazing Challenge for this year’s wellness program! Focus on exercise and fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy weight attainment or maintenance, and you can earn rewards such as a vacation day, free meal tickets, free parking, … Continue reading
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Health Coaching Available on Campus Beginning September 18, 2013
Paige Shouse, Baylor Health Coach, will provide on-campus health coaching services most Wednesdays starting September 18, 2013. Paige has worked in corporate wellness for 5 years, and served as our on-campus health coach last year. She helps Wellpower participants achieve their … Continue reading
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Looking for Summer Wellness Opportunities? “5 Months to 5 Miles” Kicks Off Training for SMU Cox Corporate Relay Challenge
The Texas summer might not be the ideal season to run a marathon, but it’s the perfect time to start training. The Cooper Aerobics Center has created a “5 Months to 5 Miles” training program for the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon … Continue reading
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Gesundheit! Getting Allergy Relief When Spring Is in the Air
In late spring, pollen from trees is often the culprit in outdoor allergies. When pollen levels are high, try to stay inside with the windows closed. Pollen counts are highest early in the morning on warm, dry, windy days. Chilly, … Continue reading
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Communication Update from Magellan, SMU’s EAP Program Manager
May 21, 2013 Follow up – Moore, OK tornado disaster As Magellan has learned more information and details about the tornado that hit Moore, OK additional tools, resources, and material have been made available to their clients. Magellan issued a … Continue reading
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SMU’s EAP Program Announces Resources for Employees Coping with Natural Disasters
MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES ESTABLISHES NATIONAL TOLL-FREE HOTLINE FOLLOWING MOORE, OKLAHOMA TORNADO Counselors available to help individuals cope with natural disaster- – Natural disaster toolkit available on website – AVON, Conn. – May 21, 2013 – Magellan Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ: … Continue reading
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Blue365® Program Exclusively For SMU Medical Plan Participants
With the Blue365® program, members can save money on health care products and services such as fitness gear, gym memberships, family activities, healthy eating options and much more — all offered by top national and local retailers. Using the program … Continue reading
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Got Drugs? National Take-Back Day on April 27, 2013
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1 in 9 teens have abused prescription drugs. Often these medications are found in the home. Parents and adults can do their part to rid their homes of dangerous prescription drugs by … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits, DEA, drugs, health, prescription drugs, Take Back Day, wellness
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How Soon is Now? Talking to Kids about Alcohol!
The road to adulthood can be paved with more than one uncomfortable conversation. But don’t wait too long to bring up the subject of alcohol with your children. Even some children in elementary school are making decisions about whether to … Continue reading
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Magellan’s EAP Program Communications Update on the West, TX Explosion
West, TX Explosion Recovering from a disaster can be physically and mentally draining. When a fire or explosion occurs such as the one in West, TX, lives are suddenly turned around. One of the hardest things about a community tragedy … Continue reading
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