Physical Health
Northwestern Medicine 6-Month Blood Screening Recheck April Registration Required
Employees who completed their initial blood screening in Fall 2020 are eligible to participate in the wellbeing assessment at no cost by visiting a Northwestern Laboratory. The screening recheck is an excellent opportunity to check on your wellness progress. Information on how to register for the rechecks will be sent out at the beginning of March.
Spring Break SPRINT (10 Wellness Points)
Join us as we SPRINT through District 300’s 2021 SPRING BREAK! This will be an individual challenge where participants start in Algonquin on March 15th and walk to SPRING, TX by the end of Spring Break on April 4th! A total route of 923 miles. NOTE for this challenge 1 mile equals 215 steps. Walkers will need to average 9,460 steps per day to reach Spring, TX by the end of SPRING BREAK!
To register, go to app.chcw.com and enter your login information in the "Individual Log In" box. Click on the "Walking" tab and select "Challenge." Click submit to join the challenge. Registration for the challenge closes on March 14; for more details, click here.
Northwestern Medicine - SIP of Wellness Challenge (15 Wellness Points)
The SIP Challenge that began in January will end on March 19. During this wellness challenge (Jan- Mar), participants focused on accountability and creating refined habits. Whether their goal is weight loss, stress management, or eliminating barriers to success, those who join will make their customized Self-Improvement Plan (SIP) with guidance from the Northwestern Medicine Worksite Wellness Team. For more details, click here.
Fitness
Fitness Sessions for March - April - (5 Wellness Points)
No matter your fitness goals, we are here to support you. The fitness sessions are being held virtually via Zoom. Session 4 (3/1/2021 – 4/29/2021 – 8 CLASSES). No classes during spring break. Click here to register.
CHC e-Learning – Earn 5 points by viewing an e-learning module in the CHC portal. Click here for instructions on how to complete an e-learning module.
Employee Benefits
Understanding your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) with Blue Cross Blue Shield -
(5 Wellness Points)
Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever tried to figure out your claim statement and what it all means? Come to this webinar to learn how Blue Cross Blue Shield processes your claims and breaks it down to show discounting, insurance payments and what is applied to deductible and coinsurance. To join this live virtual session on the above date, click here.
Mental Health
Wellness Webinars - (5 Wellness Points)
Earn points by watching the Perspective Webinar of the month. For March, it is "Stress Relief for Caregivers"'. Taking care of others can take a significant toll on your life, mood, and mental and physical health. Participants will learn to focus on what they can control in their own lives to manage the strain of their grave responsibilities better. This session will provide a series of simple steps to reduce your stress and avoid burn-out, including relaxation techniques, healthy sleeping habits, healthy coping skills, and building a system of support. Participants will also learn about online resources and the importance of avoiding social isolation for mental and physical health.
For instructions on how to view the presentation in Perspective's portal, click here.
Perspectives Scavenger Hunt - (5 Wellness Points)
Learn about District 300's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by participating in their website's scavenger hunt. For more information, click here.
Financial Health
Estate and Retirement Planning with KCTCU - (5 Wellness Points)
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. AND Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Plan for a Secure Future. Learn about retirement plan options, wills, trusts, & probate. There are two opportunities to attend this live virtual session. To join on one of the above dates, click here.
Women and Retirement - (5 Wellness Points)
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4 p.m. CT hosted by Transamerica
Women face unique challenges that can affect their Wealth & Health on the road to and through retirement. Join Transamerica for this webinar focused entirely on women's retirement concerns. We'll share insights on the current state of retirement planning - and what you should be thinking about how to create a retirement strategy that's right for you. Register to join this live webinar click here.
Schedule a 1:1 Appointment with a Transamerica RPC - (5 Wellness Points)
March 22 - April 16, 2021
A Transamerica retirement planning consultant (RPC) can help you:
- Enroll in the plan
- Review and understand Your Retirement Outlook®
- Determine your contribution rate and investment mix
- Learn how life events such as marriage, children, and buying a home could impact your retirement strategy
- Improve your overall financial wellness
To schedule an appointment with a Transamerica RPC, click here. For more information on how to create an online account and start contributing to a 403(b)/457 visit the HR Benefits website, click here, and go to Resources.
