AhealthyU is here to support you in creating an engaging, healthy and safe work environment, wherever you are. That's why we created Wellness Mondays – a weekly roundup of tools, tips and resources to help you maintain healthy habits. Stay tuned for an email every Monday!
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Final Week! On-Campus Flu Shot Clinics
Walk-ins Welcome; Open to All Faculty and Staff
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Until Thursday, October 14, seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines are available for faculty and staff at on-campus and satellite flu shot locations at no-cost. Regardless of your health insurance provider, choose the date and location that works best with your schedule.
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Walk-ins welcomed but advance registration is encouraged. Walk-in appointments are subject to availability. Must present your AU ID
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CareFirst and Kaiser Permanente members, are encouraged to attend a date sponsored by your health insurance provider.
Flu shots clinics are contracted through CareFirst® and Kaiser Permanente®. Courtesy of AhealthyU, The Office of Human Resources, CareFirst, and Kaiser Permanente.
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Can't make it to an on-campus or satellite clinic? Explore additional flu shot opportunities.
If you have health insurance*, you can also contact your provider directly to schedule a low or no-cost flu shot. Flu shots are also available at participating retail pharmacies, grocery stores, or clinics.
Kaiser Permanente Members: From October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022, receive a flu shot from multiple retail locations at no additional cost. To find a participating location near you, visit the Kaiser Permanente flu shot website or call their flu shot hotline at 1-800-482-4738.
*If you don't have health insurance and would like assistance with finding flu shot options, please email ahealthyu@american.edu.
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Pfizer Booster Shots Available to AU Community
Walgreens at 3301 New Mexico Avenue
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American University has partnered with Walgreens at 3301 New Mexico Avenue to provide the Pfizer vaccine booster shot to AU community members (faculty, staff, and students) on select dates now through October 24. Appointments are NOT required.
WALK-IN SCHEDULE
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Sunday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please bring with you:
- Government issued ID
- Health insurance card
- Original COVID vaccination card
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Completed Walgreens consent form
Questions about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and eligibility? Please refer to the CDC vaccine booster shot guidance or contact your healthcare provider. Anyone eligible for a booster shot can also receive it at a variety of locations, including pharmacies and health care providers.
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Ways to Get Moving this Week
Stay active with one or all of these activities
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Lunchtime Walking Series
October 13 at 12:10pm
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Every Wednesday in October at 12:10pm, join fellow colleagues from around campus to walk AU's Outdoor Trail, a scenic 1.25 mile loop around main campus.
All sessions start and end at the Labyrinth, located in front of Kay Spiritual Center. Sessions begin at 12:10pm, rain or shine. Registration is not required.
Share your walk on social media! Take a photo or video and use #AUoutdoortrail.
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Stretch-it-Out Session
October 13 at 2:30pm
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Session 4 of 8 in series
It's time to Stretch-it-Out! During a 15-minute stretch break designed by a personal trainer, learn dynamic movements and static stretches designed to do right at your work station.
Registration required. Hosted by AhealthyU and AU RecFit.
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Join Kay Spiritual Center's Fitness Challenge
Sunday, October 10 - Saturday, October 16
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Join AU's University Chaplain in a fun 7k fitness challenge this week! Pick any exercise of choice and complete 1K a day -- that’s 0.62 miles, seven times in a row. Creativity and AU spirit is highly encouraged!
Registration is not required. Open to students, faculty, staff, parents & families, and alumni.
Share your activity on social media! Tag @aukaychapel and use the hashtags #WeekSeven7Kay and #AKayADay.
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Retire Well Medicare and Medicare Private Exchanges
Wednesday, October 13 at 12:00pm
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Join Joselino Cruz-Perez, AU, and Melissa Jimeno, Mercer, to learn what the differences are between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan, how to enroll, and more.
Registration required. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on joining the webinar.
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There are 6 Types of Self-Care. Here's How to Know Which One(s) You Need.
xonecole.com
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Rest is not the antithesis to productivity. It is the key.
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AhealthyU
Office of Human Resources
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