Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Compass Health Pro: Avoid Unnecessary Charges on Your Surgery…Know Your Costs Upfront!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Holly Carter

Jeremy Garrett, your Compass Health Pro, is always here to help you make the most of your healthcare dollars. One of the areas where people spend the most money is on surgery. There can be so many more costs than expected. … Continue reading →

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Catch Your Zzzs for Free

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Holly Carter

Three out of five Americans have trouble sleeping. In the search for a cure, we spend up to $24 billion a year on products such as sleeping pills, pricey pillows, expensive mattresses, white noise machines, aroma therapy potions, and more. … Continue reading →

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Join Us for National Walking Day on April 3, 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Lorea Seidel

These days, adults are spending more time sitting than ever before, whether it’s on the job or in front of a screen at home. This is a problem when you consider the fact that physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart … Continue reading →

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UT Southwestern Mammography Unit on East Campus April 5 and June 10, 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Lorea Seidel

When: April 5, 2013 or June 10, 2013 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: East Campus All University Parking Lot (Just east of Expressway Tower) Pre-register by calling 214-645-2560 or Toll Free 1-866-277-0710 MAMMOGRAPHY BENEFIT COVERAGE FOR SMU STAFF/FACULTY … Continue reading →

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SMU’s EAP Program Offers Tips for Healthy Lifestyles

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mary Stall

Jumpstart your health! Keeping priorities on target and juggling life’s demands can be exhausting. But what is most important is taking care of your health and your family’s health. It only takes a few minutes a day to practice healthy … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Reduce Your Healthcare Expenses?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Mary Stall

In 2012, SMU partnered with Compass Professional Health Services to provide a service that enables you to identify high-quality doctors, hospitals, imaging centers, etc., and make choices that can significantly reduce your expenses.  Your Compass Health Pro is also available … Continue reading →

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News From SMU’s EAP Regarding AARP, Social Security, and H&R Block

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Mary Stall

Already an AARP member? If you are already an AARP member you can still take advantage of the complimentary membership and extend your membership one full year! Simply sign up through the Magellan member website at https://www.magellanhealth.com/member.  Click the AARP … Continue reading →

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New Challenge Completion Page Available in Wellpower

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Lorea Seidel

You can now view your challenge completion badges via a new summary page in Wellpower. After you complete a challenge, Wellpower will post a new badge confirmingyour completion. Challenge badges will typically be posted about 7-10 days after a challenge period ends. … Continue reading →

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Spring Forward Fitness Challenge Runs February 4 – March 15

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Lorea Seidel

Put some spring in your step and some step in your spring! Join the Spring Forward Fitness challenge and get your spring started on the “right” foot. You can walk, bike, swim, dance, run, lift weights, take exercise classes…the possibilities … Continue reading →

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