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Supporting U-M faculty and staff's health and well-being

From the Chief Health Officer's Desk

I have long been committed to improving mental health care and I am proud of the important work U-M does in this space. It is fitting that in May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Kelcey Stratton as chief behavioral health strategist. She will lead faculty and staff mental and emotional well-being, a critical part of being a health-promoting campus.

Even as we enter a new pandemic phase, our public health experts continue to closely monitor COVID-19 activity. Until CSTP sites close on May 12, stop by the Pierpont and Ross sites for free rapid antigen tests and masks.

And lastly, if you are going abroad this summer, remember to review important resources for traveling.

It's Mental Health Awareness Month!

Our community is stronger when we all make mental health a priority and seek out positive ways to connect and care for ourselves and others.

If you (or someone you know) could use extra support, we are here for you. Confidential online screenings, professional counseling at no charge and presentations and events for your mind and mood are always available to you. Learn more.

World No Tobacco Day

If you use tobacco, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health. May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, which raises awareness about the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes.

If you are thinking about quitting, free counseling through the Tobacco Consultation Service, smoking cessation medications at zero copay for eligible U-M drug plan members and more are available.

Check and Protect the Skin You're In

More skin cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year than all other cancers combined. However, when found and treated early, skin cancer can almost always be cured. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good reminder to practice skin safety.

Before you head outside, check out these tips and resources to protect your skin and check for early signs of cancer.

Forming Healthy Habits that Stick Workshops

Many of us are struggling to maintain the health goals or resolutions we set earlier this year. Register for "Forming Healthy Habits that Stick," a workshop designed to help you transform well-intended goals into regular habits.

Two options to attend: Sign up for a three-part virtual workshop in May or an in-person workshop on June 1. Open to all faculty and staff.

Employee Health and Fitness Day is May 17

Nationally recognized on the third Wednesday in May, Employee Health and Fitness Day celebrates the benefits of health and well-being in the workplace. U-M offers a variety of programs and resources to support your body, mind and mood.

This article highlights five simple ways to take care of yourself on May 17 and beyond.

Food Allergy? Know Before You Go

The Michigan Medicine campus offers a wide variety of dining options. If you have a food allergy, it's important to know ingredients before you go.

Michigan Medicine's dining page now includes helpful instructions on how to find detailed nutritional and allergen information for dining locations operated by Aramark and Picasso.

Webinar: Impacts of Differing Perceptions Across Wage Categories

In this recorded webinar from the Health Enhancement Research Organization, MHealthy's Kristi Rahrig Jenkins and Karen Schmidt discuss the association between sources of stress and perceptions of organizational and supervisor support for health and well-being.

Nourish Your Whole Self

Based on the concept of intuitive eating, this free 12-week program helps you tune into yourself to make choices that support you feeling nourished. MHealthy coaches offer guidance on eating mindfully, being kind to yourself and being thankful for your body. Register now for May and June sessions. Space is limited.

MHealthy Portal

Access an inclusive suite of health and well-being programs and resources, including the annual health questionnaire (closes May 31), goal setting, an exercise video library and meditation videos. You can also sign up for online courses, self-guided programs and more. Open to active, benefits-eligible faculty and staff.

Spring/Summer In-Person Physical Activity Classes

In-person physical activity classes have started at the UH South Wellness Center, NCRC, KMS, Ann Arbor Ice Cube, Wolverine Tower and more. There's still time to join and the cost will be prorated. Sign up for yoga, strength training, cardio drumming, Zumba and more.

To help you be your best at work and at home, MHealthy supports U-M's philosophy that many factors impact your personal well-being.