Complete and Submit by Aug. 29 to Earn Your up to $480* Incentive Discount! Questions?

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1 Healthy Living Newsletter August 2014: Be Healthy 3M Can Help! Employee Spotlight Complete and Submit by Aug. 29 to Earn Your up to $480* Incentive Discount! Don t miss out on earning up to $480* incentive discount. If you are one of the over 80 percent of 3Mers who completed a wellness screening, you are eligible to take the next step to earn $40 per month up to $480 a year off your M Medical Plan premium.* Hear how one 3Mer is right on track to earn his incentive. Meet Steve Steve Marsh, Maintenance Lead with 3M Aerospace Commercial Transport in Indianapolis, Ind., has been taking steps to improve his lifestyle after a wellness screening revealed information about his current health status. I was borderline diabetic, out of shape and had high blood pressure. If it wasn t for the screening, I would be much worse, said Steve. He credits 3M Healthy Living and JourneyWell for getting him started on his life changing adventure. Steve is enthusiastic about his new lifestyle and the positive changes he has made including adding exercise and a healthy diet. I m working with a dietitian because a healthy diet is the most important part of my lifestyle change, said Steve. I feel like a completely different person. Steve took steps to improve his health, and will complete his journey by submitting his results and earn his incentive discount. Don t forget to submit! Complete your next steps, and if required, submit your form by 11:59 p.m. CT on Aug. 29, Questions? Call (877) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Fridays. To learn more about the $480 incentive, go to 3M Source > Life & Career > Healthy Living incentive details. We are committed to helping you achieve your best health. Incentives for participating in a wellness program are available to all employees. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for receiving a discount on your 2015 premiums under this wellness program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same incentive by different means. Contact JourneyWell at (877) and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you in light of your health status. *Employees covered under a 3M Medical Plan are eligible to earn $40 per month - up to $480 a year - off their M Medical Plan premium for completing program requirements. The program is available to employees participating in one of the following 3M Medical Plans: Basic PPO Plan (BCBS), Basic PPO Plan (HealthPartners), Prime Advantage Plan, Choice Advantage Plan and 3M HMSA Preferred Provider Plan (Hawaii). I m working with a dietitian because a healthy diet is the most important part of my lifestyle change. -Steve Marsh Share Your Feedback or Personal Success Story (Contact us at hcommunicationctr@mmm.com)

2 Featured News Creating Good Relationships with Coworkers Do you look forward to going to work each day? If so, it may have a lot to do with your relationships with coworkers. For most people, it takes at least one friend to make work a happy, motivating environment. Would you like to build or improve relationships with your coworkers? Here are some tips that are easy to put into action: Start the day with a positive attitude. Say hi when you get to work and flash a nice smile. People are more attracted to others who are positive and upbeat. Not so much to those who come to work with a sullen, downtrodden attitude. Reply to s and phone calls promptly. It s usually read as rudeness when you keep others waiting. It says you don t consider them important. Send the message that your coworkers are important to you by practicing simple office etiquette. It s simple to improve relationships with coworkers if that s your goal. Just be someone you d like to be friends with! (Source: Work & Family Benefits, Inc.) To get tips on ways to improve your work relationships, contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional who serves your location, or call 3M EAP, one of 3M s Healthy Living resources, at (877) (toll free). To access resources online, go to 3M Source > Life & Career > Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (under Life at 3M ) Help coworkers whenever you can. See someone who needs a hand? Do you have the experience or knowledge to help? If so, go the extra mile and pitch in. You ll earn respect and appreciation. And when you need help, you ll likely get it back! Respect different cultures and work styles. We live in a diverse world. Differences are more the rule than the exception; so, embrace them. Take opportunities to learn from your coworkers about their cultures and ways of doing things. This can help avoid embarrassing or offensive interactions and build good will. Show an interest in your coworkers. Ask about their weekends, families and hobbies. When you get to know coworkers as friends, you can more easily start conversations and build rapport. Take part in office outings when possible. This can help build a mutual comfort level.

3 Featured News Protect Yourself - Get Immunized We all need immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) to help protect us from serious diseases, including: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from , there were 255 deaths reported from whooping cough. Almost all of those reported where babies three months of age and younger. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory disease that is spread from person to person through the air. Experts recommend that the best way to prevent pertussis is for all children to be fully vaccinated with DTaP, which protects against whooping cough. Adults age 19 and older need a booster shot of Tdap. Both DTaP and Tdap also protect against tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, causes painful tightening of the muscles and can lead to death. Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by a toxin which creates a thick coating in the back of the throat or nose. This can be deadly as well since it makes it hard to breathe or swallow. Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Another contagious disease that can result in hospitalization or death is influenza. The CDC recommends annual seasonal flu vaccination to include all people ages six months and older. The most frequent side effect from inactivated influenza is soreness at the injection site that lasts less than two days. Always consult with your personal physician before receiving any new vaccinations and for any additional questions. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))

4 Information Bits Quick Quiz What s the estimated # of flu-related illnesses prevented by vaccination in the 2012/13 flu season? 1.2 million 3.4 million 6.6 million 7.3 million [Answer: 6.6 million. That s the population of the state of Arizona! Remember the benefits of vaccination for you and those around you.] Fitness Fact Weight Loss and Exercise Plateau Have you reached a plateau in your weight loss despite continuing to exercise and eat right? Have you noticed that your muscles have stopped growing despite continued training? Our body is naturally programmed to adapt to the stress of exercise and repetitive training. Change it up! Replace your regular exercise with something new. Try a group exercise class at the onsite fitness center or stop in and speak with a personal trainer to help you develop a plan so that you never hit a plateau again!

5 Webinars Ernst & Young (EY ) Financial Planning Webinars: Am I on Track Financially? Date: Wednesday, August 13 Time: 10:00 10:45 a.m. CST OR 3:00 3:45 p.m. CST Date: Thursday, August 21 Time: 10:00 10:45 a.m. CST OR 3:00 3:45 p.m. CST View this webinar to gain an understanding of the levels of debt, life insurance, disability insurance and retirement savings that are appropriate to maintain at various times of your financial life. You ll also be introduced to the resources available as you consider what is appropriate for your own situation. The EY Financial Planner Line will be available after the webinar for any follow-up questions you might have on retirement planning, or to address any other financial concerns might you have. To access a list of webinars online, go to 3M Source > Life & Career > Financial Planning Services or visit: If you have previously registered on the site, click on Login (upper right hand side of the home page). If you have not previously registered, select User Registration (to the immediate left of Login ). Company Code: 3M

6 3M resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 3M EAP provides educational resources and consultation services to strengthen the capabilities of employees, their families, leaders and work groups. 3M Medical Clinic At 3M, employee health and well-being are very important. That is why we offer a variety of medical services to all employees. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To make an appointment at the clinic or for more information, please call (Triminet or 651) M Fitness Center Visit the fitness center Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. (both sites) and Saturday & Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (moved to building 275 due to construction). To contact a center, call Site 220 at (Triminet or 651) or Site 275 at (Triminet or 651) Tartan Park Tartan Park, 3M s Golf, Conference, and Recreation facility offers a 27- hole championship golf course, driving range, and putting and chipping greens. Additionally, there are 12 tennis courts, 4 lighted softball fields, bocce ball courts, and sand volley ball courts, a full service clubhouse, and picnic pavilions. All are available for corporate or private use. 3M Club The 3M Club of St. Paul, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is open to all 3Mers, retirees and their dependents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Visit the club for leisure time programs and activities that promote physical and mental well-being while fostering a sense of community among individuals, families and 3M. Periodically, the 3M Club will offer special promotions open to all 3M employees. Unless otherwise noted, items listed on the website are for the exclusive use and benefit of 3M Club of St. Paul members. HR Lunch and Learns/WebStreams Your life is busy. Let 3M make it a little easier for you here s quick access to information and tools to help you lead a healthy and productive life. View previously recorded seminars via WebStream. This document is intended to provide general information about 3M resources available to you. It is not intended to provide medical advice. You should consult your medical provider with questions about your health. The information in this newsletter is not intended to describe or summarize the terms of 3M benefit plans, nor is it the official plan document for those plans. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or ambiguity between the information in this newsletter and the official plan documents, the terms of the official plan documents will be controlling. 3M reserves the right to modify, amend, change, revoke, suspend or terminate its benefit plans, in whole or in part, at any time. The benefit plans and programs included in this newsletter may or may not apply to employees joining 3M as a result of an acquisition or those who work for a subsidiary.