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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

• When: February 12, 2025 at 1pm EST
• Where: Zoom
• Register Now at hinge.health/register-february2025 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Faculty/Staff

The 1st quarter 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:  

• Health Fads You Don't Need
• Science of Satiety
• Health Maintenance Manual
• 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

The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 3rd quarter of 2024 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA).  The Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review this information.  The meeting agenda and meeting minutes are also available for viewing.  Please visit MyNMU, click on My Employee Benefits tile, and click on Retirement Performance.