Health & Wellness Fair 2008

Thursday, November 6, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kirby Student Center Ballroom

Whether it's choosing the medical/dental plan option during Open Enrollment that's right for you, picking the right investment, or learning about wellness and safety related issues, you will find helpful information at the Health & Wellness Fair.

The Fair provides you an opportunity to ask questions from representatives of participating vendors.

Open Enrollment runs from November 1 to December 1, 2008.

The Fair is sponsored by UMD, Department of Human Resources, U of M - Employee Benefits, and University of Minnesota Employee Wellness Program.

INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS

BENEFITS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Medical/Dental
  • Delta Dental of Minnesota
  • Health Partners
  • Medica
  • University of Minnesota, Employee Benefits
  • MEDEX Global Group
  • Northstar Physicians Network/Care North Health System
  • RX America

Other

  • Minnesota Life Insurance Company represented by Och's Inc.
  • Minnesota State Retirement System
  • Social Security Administration
  • St. Luke's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Standard Insurance Company

Investment

  • (ADP) Scudder
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Securian
  • The Vanguard Group

For Retirees

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Health Partners Freedom
  • MEDICA Center for Healthy Aging for Retirees
  • UCare
Wellness Program
  • University of Minnesota Wellness Program
  • UMD Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Health & Wellness Center (EHWC)/Medication Therapy Management Clinic
  • EHWC/QuickCare Clinic
  • EHWC/Wellness Coaching
  • Healthways
  • Mayo Clinic Health Solutions
  • StayWell Health Management

Financial Wellness

  • Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
  • Duluth Teachers Credit Union
  • Teacher Federal Credit Union
  • TCF National Bank
  • US Bank
  • Wells Fargo Bank

Fitness

  • Duluth Area Family YMCA
  • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
  • UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Other

  • American Cancer Society: Colleges Against Cancer
  • American Lung Association of MN
  • American Red Cross-Northland Chapter
  • Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
  • Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Duluth
  • MedicAlert
  • Memorial Blood Centers
UM/UMD
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Training Services
  • UMD Police
  • UMD Stores
  • University Education Association
  • University of Minnesota Environmental Health & Safety
  • UMD U-Return Employee Services
  • University Education Association (UEA)

FLU SHOTS

Flu shots for faculty and staff (their spouses and same sex domestic partners) are fully funded by the University of Minnesota Employee Wellness Program. Cost of vaccine is covered for faculty, staff, spouses/domestic partners, and retirees.

Employees: show your UCard
Dependents/retirees: show your UPlan medical card

Flu shots will be administered by UMD Health Services, UMD QuickCare Clinic and the College of Pharmacy during the Health, Wellness & Safety Awareness Fair in the Garden Room between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

QuickCare Clinic located at 107A Kirby Student Center will be able to administer flu shots to dependents (including children ages 4 and above) of UPlan members starting November 7 (if vaccines are available.) Must present your dependents' UPlan insurance card.

In addition, flu shot clinics provided by Health Services, the College of Pharmacy, and QuickCare Clinic are scheduled as follows:

  • Tue, Oct.21, 10am-3pm, Kirby Student Center Lounge
  • Wed, Oct.22, 10am-3pm, Kirby Student Center Lounge
  • Wed, Nov. 5, 6-7pm, SpHC
  • Thu, November 6, 10am-3pm, Garden Room
  • Wed, Nov. 12, 3pm to 6pm, Health Services
  • Tue, Dec.2, 11am-2pm, four different sites: Rafters, Kirby Bus Hub, Library area and the Wedge
  • Nov 7-Dec 15 -- QuickCare Clinic will be available to administer flu shot for four years old and above. Appointments not necessary. For questions: 726-8666.

Health & Wellness Fair is sponsored by UMD Department of Human Resources, U of M Employee Benefits, and University of Minnesota Employee Wellness Program.

Funding provided in part by University of Minnesota Employee Wellness Program.