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WELLNESS AND BENEFIT UPDATE
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Healthy & Maine - Your Well-being Newsletter                                                     June 2017
"In Maine they have not a summer but a thaw."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
With all due respect to Mr. Emerson, Vacationland has come a long way since he put pen to paper to share those words and with our official open of the "thaw" only weeks away, it's time to make the most of what Maine has to offer in support of a happier and healthier lifestyle.

In this special edition of Healthy & Maine, you'll find lots of useful information meant to enhance your enjoyment of summer...
everything from traveling with peace of mind to   food safety. So keep your newsletter handy as a wonderful source of terrific tips and helpful hints.
Benefit News and Updates Around the System
Summertime, Anytime...Your Benefits Are Available When You Need Them

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MDLIVE on the Go
When you pack your bags this summer, have peace of mind knowing that you don't have to worry about getting sick on vacation or while traveling for work.  When you need a doctor on the road, use MDLIVE! It's p erfect for when you are away from your primary care physician. 
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Your EBC Team
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On those occasions when you need help with your benefits or have a question, the Employee Benefits Center is a great resource for assistance and can be a summer life saver. Ever wonder who is on the other end of that telephone call or email exchange? 
 TIAA Webinars Swing into Summer
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Start the summer with live webinars that can help you improve your financial knowledge. Your June schedule includes financial planning for the LGBT community, income options in retirement, dismantling myths about annuities, a financial guide for women, a retirement check-up, and how to begin saving for retirement. And that's just for June!
 
Itchy eyes, a runny nose, congestion and other symptoms announce the arrival of the allergy season. But pollen, dust mites, and pet dander don't have to signal misery or ruin your vacation plans!
This time of year, it's not unusual to spend a lot of time outdoors and there's no question it feels great to be active exercising, working and vacationing. But, there are some things you should know about exposure to the rays of the sun and keeping them in mind is always a good idea.
Did you know that there is a 24/7 telephone service available to you staffed by nurses who can help you make informed decisions about the right care at the right time?
When you need support, the Cigna Employee Assistance Program is available to you 24/7. Sometimes all it takes is a visit to the EAP web site, but sometimes you need more. Discover how your EAP advocates can support your efforts to connect for the help that can make a difference. 
CONTACT US
University of Maine System Wellness
65 Texas Avenue
Bangor, Maine 04401
wellness@maine.edu
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USM/LAC Wellness Walk 4.17.17
Campus Community Events on the Rise! 
More and more University of Maine System employees are discovering how easy and rewarding it can be to create their own wellness activities...not just to satisfy their Level Two incentive, but to move closer to achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle too. Whether it's snowshoeing in Aroostook County, gardening in Bangor, or a three-campus "Day of Service" in Portland, approved campus community events and multi-session programming can be as near as your next bright idea about exercise, nutrition, or emotional well-being!

Upcoming Events
Check Your 2017 Calendar
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Registration for the next Provant Health Challenge, Colorful Choices, opens on June 26. You'll want to plan to participate in this program designed to provide a recipe for better health and well-being!
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Make plans for June and the EAP Webinar series. Topics include Presenting Your Best Professional Image and Expanding Mindfulness: An Introduction .  
 
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It's always a good time to start working on your Level II incentive and you have plenty of time before the November 30, 2017 deadline.
Healthy & Maine
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A Handy Reference Guide for Summer Fun and Safety!

There is nothing quite like summer in Maine and your  Healthy & Maine newsletter is a great way to keep important information close at hand as you plan the best way to enjoy it! 

Something else to keep in mind too. You don't need to wait for January 1, 2018 to make some resolutions. Summer is a great time to begin an exercise program in all that great weather or develop a nutrition plan with all those fruits and vegetables readily available. 

For more information on how to launch or sustain your personal program for a happier and healthier lifestyle, schedule an appointment with a TrestleTree Health Coach by calling 1-855-580-2797.

Enjoy the "thaw"!     

Sincerely,

Your Wellness Team
The University of Maine System

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