Department of Human Resources

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/Events/healthfair/

Mark your calendars! The UMD Health, Wellness & Safety Awareness Fair is scheduled on November 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Kirby Ballroom. The Fair gives you an opportunity to get your questions answered for Open Enrollment and meet with medical/dental providers, retirement companies, etc.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/wellness/fall2006/

Go for a walk to QuickCare Clinic the first Wednesday of every month from September to December, sign up for a drawing, and be eligible to win wellness or exercise accessories (i.e., exercise DVD's, dumb bells, exercise balls, etc.). For questions on QuickCare Clinic, call
726-8666.

QuickCare is an in-network provider for all UPlan medical program options, no referrals needed and is a clinic for UMD employees, spouses/same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. QuickCare makes it easier for you and your dependents to access medical care for common ailments that have specific treatments. No appointments are necessary and visits usually take about 15 minutes. There is no copayment for immunizations. Contact QuickCare: 726-8666.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/Training/

You will find a wide variety of topics that UMD HR provides, such as: health, wellness, personal development, professional development, safety awareness, and supervisory.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/About/eap.html

St. Luke’s EAP provides assessment and referral services to promote the health of employees and their immediate family members. Using EAP both as a preventative service and crisis intervention service for personal and job-related problems is encouraged.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/aed/

Departments may request to schedule training on the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for their faculty, staff, and student employees. Some departments schedule it during their staff meeting. To submit a request, fill out the form at http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/aed/regform.htm .

The use of automated external defibrillator or AED has saved lives. It is used to get a normal rhythm from someone with a heart rhythm that stopped.

In this training, the use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) will be demonstrated and the First Response Procedures for a medical emergency will be discussed.

Funding for the AED Awareness Training provided in part by the Office of Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and University of Minnesota Office of Risk Management.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/fall2006/

UMD Wellness “Quick 10 for 10!” runs from September 11 to December 10. For those who are just getting this message, you may start today.

Take a walk. Climb the stairs. Rake leaves. Work in the yard. Physical activity need not be strenuous to be good for you. The Goal: take 10 minutes a day to do physical activities you love doing and earn 10 points. Getting started with Quick 10 for 10.........

Funding for the UMD Wellness program provided in part by a grant from University UPlan Wellness.

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/usave/

The Employee USave website provides University faculty, staff, and students with savings opportunities, shopping conveniences, and communication of other discounted benefits. While most of the discount providers require employment with the University, some allow students not employed here to access the discount.