Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – cool off with summer fruit

OK, so it’s not sweltering hot today. And the rest of the week doesn’t look to be much of a scorcher, either.

Jul 15, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – UNMC looks to reclaim cycling title

Last year, Union Pacific took UNMC’s Corporate Cycling Challenge title. On Sunday, Aug. 16, medical center cyclists have a chance to take the crown back.

Jul 8, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — the wellness and preventative services benefit

Annually each UNMC employee with Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage through UNMC (spouse and dependents if family coverage option is chosen) has a $250 “Wellness and Preventative Services” benefit.

Jul 1, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — take UNO classes at UNMC

University of Nebraska at Omaha film history and public speaking courses will be offered on the UNMC campus this fall for the convenience of medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

Jun 24, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Bel Canto choir to perform June 18

Music as Medicine’s final concert for the 2008-2009 season will feature the Nebraska Choir Arts Society’s Bel Canto Choir on Thursday.

Jun 17, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Help kicking the habit

As was reported in UNMC Today on Tuesday, UNMC will be a tobacco free campus by the end of the summer.

Jun 10, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – Welcome to sunscreen season

As summer draws near, the UNMC safety council reminds medical center employees to be mindful of the sun and its ability to wreak havoc on skin.

Jun 3, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Weight Watchers course begins June 3

A new 12-week Weight Watchers session will start Wednesday, June 3.

May 27, 2009

Wellness Wednesday – activity opportunities

The College of Public Health and the Center for Healthy Living have teamed with Live Well Omaha to support several activities meant to get the city’s residents up and moving.

May 20, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Slow down, have a cup of tea

I was swamped last Friday with another hectic day in public relations. … I was tempted to take a “working lunch” in the name of increased productivity. But I knew I needed to go the Asian tea festival, the latest event in the year-long UNMC Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series.

May 13, 2009