Wellness Made Simple Employee Wellness Newsletter

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1 Wellness Made Simple Employee Wellness Newsletter The Office of Human Resources February 2018 ***Important Message*** Open Enrollment is coming soon! NEW added Medical Plan! Mark your Calendars for February 12, February 23, 2018 Benefits Enrollment Fairs February 13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 5 pm February 22, 2018 from 8:30 am to 5 pm University Park Plaza 3424 University Drive Flu Vaccines Are Still Available! Option 1: NSU Pharmacy Free seasonal flu shots are still available to all NSU employees at the NSU Pharmacy. Employees do not need to be covered under the NSU/ICUBA medical plan but if you are covered under the university s plan bring your Optum Rx prescription ID card. For more information regarding the flu vaccine, please call the NSU Pharmacy at Option 2: Community Walgreens Location For employees covered under the NSU/ICUBA medical plan you can obtain a flu shot at a participating Walgreens location (Take Care Clinics are excluded) using your Optum Rx prescription ID card. Walgreens accepts appointments and walk-ins for the flu shot. To view participating Walgreens locations, visit: Option 4: Physician s Office Visit Employees covered under the NSU/ICUBA medical plan may also obtain a flu shot from an in-network physician. The flu shot is covered at 100% but your healthcare provider may charge for an office visit to administer the vaccine.

2 February is Heart Awareness Month Did you know Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in Americans? Are you at risk for heart disease? About half of Americans have at least one of the following: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoke. Other risk factors of heart disease include: diabetes, overweight (obesity), poor diet, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol use. ABC S Aspirin Use: ask your doctor if aspirin will reduce your risk for a heart attack. Blood Pressure Control: Exercise for 30 minutes per day; healthy eating; weight management; stress management; reduce alcohol intake; ask your doctor for advice on how to stay on track. Cholesterol Management: Healthy eating; eat foods with less LDL cholesterol; eat foods rich in Omega 3 s. Stroke Warning Signs (F.A.S.T.) Face dropping: does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Arm weakness: is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech difficulty: is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like the sky is blue. Is the sentence repeated correctly? Time to call 9-1-1: if the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away call and get them to the hospital immediately. Warning signs of a heart attack: Chest pain/ discomfort Pain in arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach Shortness of breath Nausea, lightheadedness and/or cold sweats Smoking Cessation: It s never too late to quit! LAST REMINDER Biometrics Deadline is February 27, 2018 Click Here to make appointment Click on Register Now Enter Registration Key ICUBA2017

3 Upcoming Wellness Seminars February 28, 2018 at 12 pm Knights Auditorium Carl DeSantis Building HCA will provide an informational session on awareness and understanding the importance of cardiovascular disease and the importance of being healthy. Presented by HCA Physicians Please register via Shark Talent $20 Rally Reward Wellness Around NSU Public Safety teamed up and walked to support RecycleMania!

4 OIIT incorporating heart healthy exercises!

5 Heart Healthy Recipe of the Month Roasted Salmon, Green Beans and Tomatoes The Office of Human Resources WEARS RED! Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. For wellness related questions contact your Employee Wellness Program Administrator: Ronenia Jenkins, MPH, CHES, CWPC, TTS at rjenkins@nova.edu or ext Visit our website at