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CHARGER FIT WELLNESS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Independence Day
July 4, 2018
Thursday Fitness
July 26, 2018
CONTACT US:
256-824-2259
www.uah.edu/hr/wellness
@UAHChargerFit
July 2018
STEP INTO SPRING LUNCHEON
Congratulations to Rob Bowman, Laurie Joiner, Barbie Garner, and Bob Lindquist
on their team COE 1 win’s in the step challenge in May. We were very excited to
host them and provide them a delicious lunch from Urban Cookhouse.
THURSDAY FITNESS - ZUMBA WITH WENDY
Guess what? That’s right, it’s that time again to
show off your moves. Charger Fit invites you
out Thursday, July 26, 2018, for a 30-minute
ZUMBA class at 11:30 a.m. in the University
Fitness Center Room B. You will earn 15
points for participation in this event. Click here
to register.
TELADOC
The winner of the $50 gift card from the Teladoc® registration contest was
Ellise Adams. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who has registered with
Teladoc®. Remember any full-time employee who is enrolled in UAH medical
coverage can sign up for Teladoc®. Do you want to skip the long wait times at
the ER or doctor’s office? Well you can with just a simple phone call right from
your home and you get a call back from a board-certified and state-licensed doc-
tor in just a few minutes. Also it is available 24/7/365. Click here for more infor-
mation.
CHARGER FIT WELLNESS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Independence Day
July 4, 2018
Thursday Fitness
July 26, 2018
CONTACT US:
256-824-2259
www.uah.edu/hr/wellness
@UAHChargerFit
July 2018
HOW TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT
When temperatures rise, it is important to know how to prevent heat-related ill-
nesses. The goal is to keep the body cool.
The following strategies can help:
staying indoors during the hottest part of the day
trying to stay in the shade when outdoors
drinking an extra 2–4 cups of water every hour while exposed
to high temperatures
taking frequent breaks when working or exercising outdoors on
hot days
wearing loose, light-colored clothing
using cooler water for showers and baths
wearing a wide-brimmed hat to shield the face from the sun
avoiding drinks that dehydrate, including those with caffeine or
alcohol
wearing breathable fabrics like cotton, rather than synthetic
blends
spending part of the day in an air-conditioned place, such as a
mall, library, or movie theater
No one should remain alone in a parked car in extremely hot weather. Doing so
could be especially dangerous for children and people aged 65 and older.
It’s natural to want to get out in the sun during warm summer days. It should also
be second nature to take steps to protect your skin from the sun when you go
outside.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays – from the sun and other sources like tanning beds – are the
#1 cause of skin cancer. Too much exposure can also cause sunburn, eye dam-
age, and premature wrinkles. But shielding your skin with clothing, broad-
spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher, and stay-
ing in the shade can help lower your risk.
Choose the right sunscreen
Sunscreen use helps prevent skin cancer
CHARGER FIT WELLNESS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Independence Day
July 4, 2018
Thursday Fitness
July 26, 2018
CONTACT US:
256-824-2259
www.uah.edu/hr/wellness
@UAHChargerFit
July 2018
EAP - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The EAP program is a confidential, assessment counseling, and referral service
for employees and their families who need help in any of the following areas:
Family and Marital Issues | Legal and Financial Referrals | Stress Related Is-
sues | Alcohol and Drug Abuse | Emotional Issues
Through American Behavioral, an EAP counselor can help identify problems and
assist in working through them. Your EAP is:
Confidential - All information is kept strictly between the individual and the
counselor.
Informal - A simple phone call starts the process. Live phone access to master
level staff clinicians, 24 hours/365 days a year is available. Online services
are also available.
Free - Eligible employees and eligible dependents will have available up to five
in-person counseling sessions per calendar year at no cost.
*All regular, full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents may
utilize the EAP services.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
In moderate doses, stress challenges you to do your best so you keep learning
and growing. But too much stress has a negative
effect on your work, mood and physical well-
being. You may be keeping your body in a state
of chronic stress if you often feel uptight or hos-
tile. Learn how to deal with stress constructively
and you can use it to meet life's challenges.
There are several flyers below that relate to
stress management for you to review.
American Behavioral June’s Newsletter, Balanced Living, discusses understanding
stress.
The Stress Management flyer has some stress relievers to ponder.
Traumatic Stress explains what it is and how to cope.
Online: American Behavioral | Phone: 800.925.5327
CHARGER FIT WELLNESS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Independence Day
July 4, 2018
Thursday Fitness
July 26, 2018
CONTACT US:
256-824-2259
www.uah.edu/hr/wellness
@UAHChargerFit
July 2018
BIOMETRIC SCREENING
Have you taken your biometric screening? Don’t wait until the last minute.
Schedule your screening today with the Faculty and Staff Clinic or have the
screening form completed by your own physician and sent to the Faculty and
Staff Clinic. If you complete and turn in your biometric screening forms by July
31, 2018 you will be entered in to a drawing for a $25 gift card. You are also
awarded 25 points toward your wellness incentive.
PRIVACY NOTICE
UAH Faculty & Staff Clinic
301 Sparkman Drive
Wilson Hall, 3rd floor
Room 327
Huntsville, AL 35899
P: 256.824.2100
F: 256.824.4635
uah.edu/clinic
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
WELLNESS INCENTIVES
Who doesn’t like to earn free cash? The wellness incentive is just that, free cash,
and here is how you can earn it.
All full-time faculty and staff have an opportunity to earn a
$25, $50, or $75 incentive this year!
Tier 1: Complete a Health Assessment (25 points) through
the online wellness portal, Gilsbar, AND complete a bio-
metric screening (25 points) at the Faculty and Staff Clinic or
your primary physician to receive a $25 Wellness Incentive.
Tier 2: Complete the requirements for Tier 1 AND earn 100
additional points to receive a $50 Wellness Incentive. (150 total points)
Tier 3: Complete the requirements for Tier 1 AND earn an additional 200 points
to receive a $75 Wellness Incentive. (250 total points)
To be eligible for an incentive, participants must complete the tier requirements
by October 31, 2018. Point earning activities can be found at
www.myGilsbar.com. Log-in to the wellness center and click “Track My Points.”
Activities will also be listed monthly in the Charger Fit Newsletter.