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Welcome to MHealthy Living!
Supporting U-M faculty and staff's health and well-being
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Dr. Robert Ernst
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From the Chief Health Officer's Desk
Fall is in the air. Whether you will spend your Saturdays sipping pumpkin spice lattes or cheering on the Wolverines, I hope you will enjoy the autumn ahead.
As you begin this new semester, I encourage you to check out the brand-new well-being toolkit available through the Well-being Collective. These tools are designed for anyone involved in supporting well-being. Many tools are helpful for those who directly support students but you will also find tools for your own well-being. The toolkit includes filters by audience and well-being category. New content is added regularly.
As we approach flu season, I encourage everyone to stay home when sick and to stay up to date on influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Go Blue and beat the flu!
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Hunger Action Month
Having access to nutritious food is critical to practicing healthy behaviors and thriving at work and home. It's Hunger Action Month, a time to act against hunger and food insecurity.
In support, resources are available if you want to learn more, need support or want to help.
You can also take this five-question quiz to raise your awareness. Faculty and staff who complete the quiz by Sept. 30 can enter to win a $25 grocery gift card.
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It's Time for Active U Autumn!
Have fun and get moving with the entire U-M community! Register for Active U Autumn, MHealthy's eight-week physical activity challenge. Choose to join a team or go it on your own. Then on Sept. 16, start logging your minutes online or by syncing your device.
For extra motivation, you'll get weekly emails full of tips. You can also enter Swag Squad drawings for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Every fitness and ability level is encouraged to join. Sign up by Sept. 30.
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— CREATING A HEALTHIER U —
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Get the Shot, Not the Flu
Make sure you get your annual flu vaccination: this is one of the most important ways to enhance your protection against influenza. Faculty and staff (as well as spouses/OQAs, dependents and retirees) can get a flu shot from their primary care physician or local pharmacy.
When an approved vaccine is administered at a pharmacy, there is no cost when either the member's medical or prescription drug insurance card is provided. Do not use both cards or there could be confusion.
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Register Now for Connecting the Dots Webinars!
The Connecting the Dots conference is a series of free virtual presentations with useful tips and strategies to help you live your best life both at work and at home. Learn about the benefits of intuitive eating. Get a new perspective on managing your career. Cultivate mindful self-compassion and gratitude. Empower your family with healthy habits. And learn how your Social Security benefits work when you retire!
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Tips to Help Reduce Stress During Times of Transition
With summer over, you may be feeling stressed about your kids going back to school, the impact of thousands of students returning to campus or big projects at work. While you can't control everything, you can take steps to make transitions smoother. Read this article for five practical suggestions to help reduce the stress of change.
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Be Well in the Big House, Sept. 19
Join hundreds of U-M faculty and staff at Michigan Stadium for Be Well in the Big House, Sept. 19 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. Space is still available on the field for yoga, Zumba and Football Skills and Thrills sessions! Register by Sept. 17. There’s also plenty to do on the concourse, including cardio drumming, Wheelchair Ultimate and more (no registration needed for the concourse)!
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Nourish Your Whole Self
Create healthier relationships with food and your body with this free, 12-week program. You'll learn to 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. Registration opens Sept. 9 – sign up to get notified.
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VOLUNTEER FOR A RESEARCH STUDY
In support of U-M's research and academic mission, MHealthy posts select health and wellness related research studies in need of participants. By volunteering, you could play a role in important health and wellness research happening within our community. View volunteer opportunities.
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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.
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