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2022 April Power UP Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Featured Resources

  • Power Up "Healthier U" Wellness Calendar

    Create a "Healthier U" for yourself and the ones you love! Visit the Human Resources POWER UP virtual wellness calendar to participate in different no-cost well-being opportunities. Go online for workshops and webinars on nutrition, yoga, cardio dance, meditation, and more! Programs occur on different dates and times and are available to UH employees at no cost. Click the "Click HERE to see all events!" link to see each month's lineup of free activities and how to join in!

  • “Healthier U” Resource Archive

    Are you looking to learn something new or enhance your personal wellness? For additional workshops and webinars, tricks, and tips to support your well-being, click here to see other resources available to you.

  • COVID-19 and Your Health Plan

    Stay current with updates and changes to your health plan during this challenging time of Covid-19. Visit BCBSTX HealthSelect’s Covid-19 page to learn about the benefits available to you.  On the FAQ document, you’ll also find updated information on testing, referrals, prior authorizations, and more.

  • BCBSTX HEALTHSELECT WELLNESS BENEFITS

    Blue Points, Weight Management Programs, Tobacco Cessation, Health Coaching and the Fitness Program, as well health trackers, mobile apps, courses and more!

  • MD VIRTUAL VISITS AT NO COST

    Consult a board-certified doctor anytime online or by phone at no cost.  Doctors can diagnose and write prescriptions that can be sent directly to your pharmacy. Both medical and mental health virtual appoints are available.  Learn more by visiting BCBSTX HealthSelect!

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Access confidential tele-counseling services and assistance with a wide variety of issues related to financial wellness, Life-Work Balance and more.  The EAP provides a number of resources for eligible employees and their dependents.

  • Bright Horizons Child and Back-Up Care

    The Bright Horizons benefit provides participants with family solutions and additional family support in the form of back-up child care and/or elder care. New this year, virtual tutoring assistance is also available. Learn more and register online for assistance when regular care arrangements fall through.

Announcements

  • POWER UP and Thrive!

    POWER UP your health and well-being with the NEW POWER UP Employee Wellness Platform. Log into AccessUH and click on the HR POWER UP Employee Wellness tile to create your account.  From there, create your profile and complete the 5 tasks on the Onboarding Checklist. Explore, set goals and track your progress!

  • WELLNESS LEAVE

    Safeguard your well-being and receive your reward! Are you familiar with the Fitness Release Time and Wellness Leave Policy, MAPP 02 .02 .0 8? Visit your PCP for a ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAM and complete a simple online health assessment, and you’ll earn 2,500 BCBSTX Blue Points AND receive one full day off from work! To apply for your 8 hours of Wellness Leave or participate in Fitness Release Time (30 minutes, 3x/weekly to exercise), visit the POWER UP Wellness Policies tab and follow the instructions.

  • WELLNESS RESOURCES

    The University of Houston Benefits office offers many different wellness options for employees! View the POWERUP Employee Newsletter to see:

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support

    The University's EAP offers free counseling services and resources to support employees' life/work success.

    Bright Horizons

    Child and elder backup care.

    Mindfulness Meditation Sessions

    Attend weekly meditation sessions to help manage stress and achieve a better level of clarity and focus.

    QPR Training

    Attend virtual one-hour QPR training sessions by UH Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) regarding suicide prevention!

    Mental Health First Aid Training

    Learn how to help others in crisis. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches you how to assist with mental health and substance use issues/crises offered by UH Wellness.

    Mental Health resources are available to you!

    Click here to learn about additional supports put in place to assist you and your dependents.

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