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Health & Wellness
The University Maine System Office of Human Resources is committed to promoting the health and well-being of our employees, members of their families and retirees. We encourage you to participate in physical activities on-and off-campus, reduce stress, and eat a well-balanced diet.
Take time to focus on your health. Wellness benefits you!
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UMS Wellness Newsletter
April 2008 Wellness Newsletter #28 (pdf)
Anthem Programming
www.myanthem.com -allows you to choose your own username and password and obtain more immediate online access to your health care benefits information through MyAnthem! With MyAnthem, you can view your benefit details, current and past claims, membership information, change your primary care physician, request an ID card, print a temporary ID card (new!), change passwords, update your email address, give consent to receive emails, ask questions about your benefits and more.
Anthem Prevention Guidelines
2007-2008
These guidelines are provided for informational purposes only. Please discuss these guidelines with your doctor in order to meet your specific needs. This information is not intended to constitute medical advice or a recommendation and you should always consult with your doctor to determine the extent to which these guidelines may be applicable to your specific medical circumstances. Check your Certificate of Coverage to see what preventive health benefits are available under your health plan benefits.
Please click to the following link to view these guidelines:
www.anthemrewards.com -Did you know Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members can earn cool merchandise just for staying in shape? The health and fitness incentive program -- Anthem Rewards -- lets members age 13 years and older earn 10 points every day they exercise. They only need to earn 250 points before selecting their first reward – like sports equipment and workout gear. Or they can accumulate more points for bigger and better rewards!
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
University Websites
USM - Employee Wellness Program and Health Links
UMF - wellness.umf.maine.edu/index.php
Additional Resources & links
http://www.health.gov/nhic/pubs/
This is the National Health Observances from the National Health Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, US DHS, Washington, DC. This site lists selected monthly health observances with contact information that can be used to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health risks or focus on disease prevention.
www.welcoa.org - The Wellness Councils of America has been helping hundreds of organizations to build and sustain world-class corporate wellness programs for over a decade.
MHMC.info
Maine Health Management Coalition, a new healthcare information website designed specifically for Maine health participants. UMS is a member of this coalition.
On October 4, 2007 the Maine Health Management Coalition (MHMC) brought together a group of nationally recognized leaders in the field of healthcare quality to discuss the latest advances in the areas of value-based purchasing and consumer behavior. To learn more about the presenters and to view their power point presentations please click onto the following links.
Maine In Motion – www.maineinmotion.org -In 2003, Governor John Baldacci declared a Governor's Council for his administration with the appointment of 25 members. The February 14, 2003, proclamation includes an expanded role for the Council. We are aptly described as the Maine Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, Health and Wellness and we work with the Governor towards a healthy and active future for Maine. Members of the Council participated in the development of the Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan 2005-2010.
March Into May - www.marchintomay.org - March into May is a FREE, community based motivational program, designed to help participants get more out of life by improving their health through increased physical activity.
World Health Organization – http://www.who.org/ - The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – http://www.cdc.gov/ - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
Women's Health Resource Center. Detailed information about pregnancy, menopause, cancers, osteoporosis and more.
National Women's Health Info Center. Includes info about healthy pregnancy, violence against women, and body image.
Men's Health. News and articles from InteliHealth.
Healthy Men. Timely issues on men's health from WebMD.
Kids Health. Information and resources for parents, teens and children.
American Cancer Society. Valuable source of cancer information with focus on prevention and early detection.
Maine ACS. Includes Maine Cancer research and lists community programs.
American Diabetes Association. Learn about the disease, including the warning signs and risk factors.
Food & Nutrition Center. Offers a variety of sources of diabetes information.
Chronic Diseases and Conditions. Arthritis Information and U.S. Statistics.
National Osteoporosis Foundation. Information about osteoporosis, prevention, and how to find a physician in your area.
American Heart Association. Detailed information on specific conditions of the heart and ways to keep it healthy.
Chronic Disease and Conditions. Includes statistics of cardiovascular disease in the U.S.
American Lung Association in Maine. Learn about lung health and programs in Maine.
American Lung Association - Tobacco Control. Learn the benefits of quitting, review ALA's Quit Smoking Action Plan, then check out their popular smoking cessation program.
You Can Quit Smoking. Features the Surgeon General's guide to quitting.
Last Updated: November 24, 2008