Faculty & Staff Love Yourself Event

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"Preventive care is something people get when they're healthy to make sure they stay healthy."

Does this sound like you?  You take great care of others, prioritizing their wants and needs ahead of your own, meaning on the list of to-dos, you're last. On a holiday that's historically known for professing your love to others, your Benefits Team invites you to carve out a little time for Y-O-U!

We're hosting a drop-in event and encourage you to stop by the Jamrich lobby nearest Harden Hall on February 14 between 9am and 11am.  Come for a minute or an hour.   

For those that are not on campus or can't make it, we hope you will engage virtually (check your email for more details).  

All NMU Faculty & Staff are eligible to play Love Yourself Bingo. Only entries with at least one bingo (3 in a row diagonally, vertically, or horizontally) will be eligible for a prize. Four winners will be drawn. Entries must be submitted during the event (9am to 11am EST). Entries submitted early or late will not be considered. The QR Code will bring you to the BINGO card.

Join Kim Hongisto and Heather Haupt for digestible information about preventive health and how NMU's benefits support prevention, usually at no cost to the member.


Friday, Feb 14, 2025

Start Time:  9:00 am
End Time:  11:00 am

Event Place

Jamrich Lobby

Room

1300 Lobby - Nearest Harden Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Faculty/Staff

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free

Hinge Health Webinar - GLP-1s and Joint Pain: What to Know

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Faculty/Staff

Presented by Hinge Health, NMU's Partner in Musculoskeletal Health, this free webinar will focus on the popular new medications known as GLP-1's (common brand names include Ozempic and Wegovy.) Hear from an expert physical therapist on myths and misconceptions around these medications, as well as the relationship between GLP's and MSK pain.

3 things you will take away:

  • What are GLP-1's and why you've been hearing about them nonstop
  • Common myths and misconceptions around GLP-1's
  • The relationship between GLP-1's and MSK pain

Details

Can't make it?  Register anyway! This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes.


March 3, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

Hinge Health Webinar - Healthy Aging and Bone Health

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Faculty/Staff

Presented by Hinge Health, NMU's Partner in Musculoskeletal Health, this free webinar will focus on the "skeletal" part of "musculoskeletal pain". Hear from an expert physical therapist on how to protect your bone density as you age and simple movements to keep your bones strong and prevent injuries.

3 things you will take away:

  • How bone health can affect MSK Pain
  • The role nutrition plays in bone health
  • Gentle movements for strong bones at every stage of life

Details

Can't make it?  Register anyway! This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes.


February 3, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

Hinge Health Webinar - Digital Exercise Therapy for Pain Relief

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Faculty/Staff

You're invited to a 30-minute virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health! Learn more about the Hinge Health program and information on how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and well-being.

All employees and spouses on NMU's Medical Coverage have access to Hinge Health benefits at no cost!

3 things you will take away:

  • Find out how Hinge's personalized program can help reduce your pain
  • Hear how Hinge Health has helped others
  • Get your questions answered

This informational webinar is being offered monthly in 2025. 

When: October 15, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/october2025-register

When: November 19, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/november2025-register

When: December 17, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/december2025-register


 


October 6, 2025

November 10, 2025

December 15, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

Hinge Health Webinar - Digital Exercise Therapy for Pain Relief

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Faculty/Staff

You're invited to a 30-minute virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health! Learn more about the Hinge Health program and information on how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and well-being.

All employees and spouses on NMU's Medical Coverage have access to Hinge Health benefits at no cost!

3 things you will take away:

  • Find out how Hinge's personalized program can help reduce your pain
  • Hear how Hinge Health has helped others
  • Get your questions answered

This informational webinar is being offered monthly in 2025. 

When: July 16, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/july2025-register

When: August 20, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/august2025-register

When: September 17, 2025 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/september2025-register


July 7, 2025

August 11, 2025

September 8, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

TIAA Live Webinars - October, November, and December 2025

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Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of October, November, and December.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Planning/managing healthcare expenses, Naming beneficiaries, and Social Security.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.


October 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

December 1, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

TIAA Live Webinars - July, August, and September 2025

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Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of July, August, and September.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Mid-career check-in, Understanding longevity, and How to get the most from your employee retirement plan.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.


July 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

September 1, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

TIAA Live Webinars - April, May, and June 2025

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Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of April, May, and June.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Navigating the sandwich generation, financial wellness & mental health, and setting your retirement date.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.


April 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

June 1, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

TIAA Live Webinars - January, February, and March 2025

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Faculty/Staff

TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of January, February, and March.  Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.  

Topics include: Quarterly economic and market updates, investing essentials, and five steps to save money while managing debt.  

Additional information, including how to sign up for the webinar(s), is available in the "Financial/Retirement Workshops and Meetings" section of https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.


January 13, 2025

February 3, 2025

March 10, 2025

Primary Contact

Heather Haupt

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

hleisner@nmu.edu

Have You Experienced a Family Status Change?

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Faculty/Staff

If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team!  

Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include: 

  • Marriage or Divorce
  • Birth or Adoption of a Child
  • Death of a Spouse or Child
  • Marriage of a dependent child
  • Additional circumstances may apply 

Proper notification to HR ensures accurate enrollment in the various benefits plans (medical, dental, etc.) for new spouse or baby; prompt removal of those you no longer wish to cover; and correct deduction from your paycheck for the associated plan type (single, two, family).  Remember to review your beneficiaries and make any changes for life insurance, retirement plan(s), and final paycheck.  

For assistance, please contact Ms. Kimberly Hongisto, Benefits/Onboarding Coordinator, at khongist@nmu.edu or phone x2470.


January 20, 2025

February 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

April 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

June 16, 2025

July 14, 2025

August 25, 2025

September 22, 2025

October 20, 2025

November 10, 2025

December 8, 2025

Primary Contact

Kimberly Hongisto

Contact Phone Number

2470

Contact Email

khongist@nmu.edu
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