Tag Archives: health

2013 BlueCross BlueShield ID Cards

Reminder from Human Resources: • New BCBSTX ID cards were mailed in late December to all faculty and staff who changed their Medical option for 2013. If you did not change your Medical option, you will continue to use the … Continue reading

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A Holiday for Caregivers

Do you sometimes feel squashed between the needs of your older parents and your children? Then you know why adults who care for both groups are called the “sandwich generation.” There are nearly 65 million family-caregivers in the United States. … Continue reading

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SMU Partnership With Compass Professional Health Services

  More Information About Compass! As announced in a BenefitsU email on March 27, SMU is partnering with Compass Professional Health Services to provide a service that will enable you to identify high-quality doctors, hospitals, imaging centers, etc., and make … Continue reading

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Looking For Ways To Reduce Your Health Care Expenses?

New Service Sponsored By SMU Human Resources Can Help You Reduce Your Health Care Expenses  Did you know that the cost of medical services can vary by as much as 300%, even within the BCBSTX network?  For example, one in-network facility … Continue reading

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Wellpower Supports Heart Healthy Activities

Did you know that February is Heart Health month? Wellpower is offering numerous activities that support your heart health throughout the spring.  So come alone or grab a friend – either way you may join others from the campus community in support … Continue reading

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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

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Summer Food Safety

You likely know that during the summer you need to be especially careful about sun exposure and using sunscreen consistently. Did you also know that there is an increased risk of food poisoning in the summer? Many people enjoy barbeques … Continue reading

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