liveWELL is a comprehensive wellness program to enhance the health and well-being of UI faculty and staff.
NEW IN 2009!
Online Lifestyle Mangement Programs for stress and depression management, weight management, and physical activity are now available. These programs can be used in conjunction with your Health Coach or on your own. Take your Personal Health Assessment and see which programs you receive access to.
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Inside this edition....
Request a hard copy (printed on recycled paper) by emailing livewell@uiowa.edu.
- Health Coach C.S.I Events for Summer 2009 are posted. Come investigate real strategies for Continued Support and Inspiration at this series of FREE seminars!
- Newsletter Archive
- New in 2009! There are now two monthly drawings for $500 for everyonewho takes their Personal Health Assessment (PHA).** Meet the $500 winners.
2008 Annual Report
A 2008 Annual Report on liveWELL program outcomes and 2009 goals is available. Please download/view the program report (pdf).
Eligibility
UI regular employees appointed at 50% time or greater are eligible to participate in liveWELL. Long term plans include a phased approach to provide this service to dependents and the retirees. Read more in our FAQ section....
Costs
There is no cost to get started! In fact, by making lifestyle improvements as a result of the liveWELL process, significant health care cost savings can be seen.
For completing an online Personal Health Assessment (PHA), you will receive a cash incentive. The incentive will be added to your pay check the month after you complete the PHA*.
Success Stories
Personal success stories as reported by FYI news for faculty and staff.....
liveWELL Goals
liveWELL helps you identify key health indicators that may lead to more serious health conditions. liveWELL staff work with you to create reasonable, attainable goals for personal health improvement. The goals of this program are to:
- Help you identify any specific health issues you may face now or in the future;
- Develop an action plan to set personal goals for maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
- Support you in your pursuit of healthy living;
- Support your relationship with your Primary Care Provider.
liveWELL is a voluntary program.
All information provided will remain confidential.
Get Started!
Visit our "Get Started" page for all of the steps you need to begin this program today.
* The IRS considers any monetary incentive or gift card given to an employee as cash equivalents which should be included in the employee's taxable income regardless of the amount. The montary incentive given to you for completing the Personal Health Assessment will be reported to the Payroll Office the month you complete the PHA and reflected in your next month's pay check.
** An employee may only earn the annual incentive or monthly $500 drawing one time per calendar year.