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Faculty/Staff

You're invited to a 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!

When: October 16, 2024 | 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/october2024-register

3 things you will take away:

• Who Hinge Health helps
• How we treat pain
• What to expect

This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes.

Register now to secure your spot. We hope to see you there!

Faculty/Staff

You're invited to a virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health!

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

When:  October 9, 2024 1pm EST
Where: Zoom - hinge.health/register-october2024

If you struggle with persistent back, knee, neck or other joint pain, your mental and emotional health may be impacted as well. Presented by a Hinge Health coach, this event will discuss what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement using exercise therapy can help improve your overall mental and emotional well-being. 

3 things you will take away: 

• What pain is and why it occurs 
• The connection between mental and physical health 
• How regular exercise can improve your mood 

This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes, so even if the time doesn't work for you, please consider signing up to view it at your convenience. 

Register now to secure your spot. We hope to see you there!

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: Quarterly economic and market updates, naming your beneficiaries and why it matters, and family wealth education.  

Please go to tiaa.org/webinars to register and read more about each session.  Additional information about retirement can be found at https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

The Employee Benefits Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ballrooms I & II of the Northern Center.  Employees are encouraged to attend.  Please take a moment to discuss your plans with your supervisor before attending.

Donations for non-perishable food items are being accepted for the NMU Food Pantry.  The drop off box will be located at the Dean of Students table.

Hinge Health, Hello Heart, BCBSM, the NMU Health Center - with flu shots, and Northstar EAP will all be in attendance.  Community partners from VAST (now Acrisure), AFLAC, and MEEMIC will be here too.  

Use this opportunity to ask questions before our Open Enrollment begins on November 4th.  See you at the Fair!

Faculty/Staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in September! 

Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday?  Needing a meditation right now instead?  Past meditations are available here.  Previous meditations include 'Acceptance of Self', 'Cleansing Rainfall for Inner Peace and Relaxation', and 'Nurturing Your Life's Garden'!

Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Past webinars are also available here.  Upcoming topics are: 'Surviving my Mental Health Journey', 'Individual or Group Friendships - Which is Right for You?', and the 'The Science of Finding Awe in the Everyday'.

Anyone can attend.  You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access.  Set aside time for your well-being today.

Faculty/Staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching their 31st 'Win by Losing' competition.  Consider joining this nine-week competition to achieve a healthier lifestyle and lose weight.

Because NMU is a BCBSM customer, all NMU employees are eligible to participate!  You do NOT need to be on our health insurance.

Registration takes place September 9 through September 22.  Form a team.  You could team up with people in your area or across disciplines; people you're friends with or people you don't know.  Select a team captain.  Decide on your team's name.  Calculate the team's TOTAL starting weight.  The team captain will register the team online at bcbsm.com/yourhealth between September 9 and 22.  NMU can have more than one team and the teams can be as big or as little as you want.

Competition runs September 23 through November 22.

The team with the highest overall percentage of weight loss will win bragging rights and a trophy from Blue Cross. 

Questions can be directed to Catherine Passmore at 248-709-3255 or at WinByLosing@bcbsm.com

Resources for all interested can be found at https://www.bcbsm.com/win-by-losing/resources/

Faculty/Staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in August! 

Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday?  Needing a meditation right now instead?  Past meditations are available here.  Previous meditations include 'Acceptance of Self', 'Cleansing Rainfall for Inner Peace and Relaxation', and 'Nurturing Your Life's Garden'!

Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Past webinars are also available here.  Upcoming topics are: 'Virtual Sound Bath', 'Low-Impact, High-Intensity Workouts', and the 'Bristol Stool Chart'.

Anyone can attend.  You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access.  Set aside time for your well-being today.

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: Quarterly economic and market updates, basic estate planning strategies, and taking control of your financial life.  

Please go to tiaa.org/webinars to register and read more about each session.  Additional information about retirement can be found at https://nmu.edu/hr/retirement.

Faculty/Staff

The July issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

• Eat to Beat the Heat
• Dietitian's Guide to Farmers Markets
• Mental Health on Campus
• And MUCH more!

You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site.  Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!

Faculty/Staff

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in June! 

Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday?  Needing a meditation right now instead?  Past meditations are available here.  Previous meditations include 'Easy Breathing', 'Letting Go', and 'Embracing Change''!

Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST.  Register here.  Past webinars are also available here.  Upcoming topics are: 'Grounding', 'Desk Exercises' and 'Gratitude Challenge'.

Anyone can attend.  You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access.  Set aside time for your well-being today.