Wellness Program Calendar

March 2024

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is a significant month dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer, and we are eager to join the movement in promoting education, early detection, and support for those affected.

Join us in wearing blue on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of Colorectal Cancer!
Colorectal Cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. Early detection saves lives, and wearing blue helps spread awareness about the importance of screenings and prevention. Let’s unite in the fight against colorectal cancer by wearing blue and encouraging our friends, family, and colleagues to do the same. Together, we can make a difference in promoting early detection and saving lives!

Operation Eat Right

Operation Eat Right ends on March 31st. Remember to dive deeper into nutrition and wellness by reading the 4 articles. Focus on eating a well-balanced meal, including mostly whole foods. Limit foods and beverages high in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Join the campaign and earn your $75 medical plan well-being incentive for those enrolled in an Emory medical plan. Benefits-eligible employees who have waived participation in an Emory medical plan will be entered in a raffle to win 1 of the following:

• 30-min Swedish/Therapeutic massages
• 30-min personal training sessions
• $25 gift card
• 1 month membership to a participating Emory fitness facility.

To earn your incentive or reward:

1. Complete the Healthy Plate Challenge

• • Track your balanced meals for at least 21 days

1. Read these 4 articles to learn about eating nutritious meals

• • 4 Big Reasons Why You Should Be Eating More Fiber
  • How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
  • 10 Reasons to See a Dietitian That Aren’t About Weight Loss
  • Fuel Your Body for a Better Workout

Click here to get started with Healthy Emory Connect.

*Benefits-eligible employees are those employees working greater than 20 hours per week

Healthy Emory Running Groups

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting, there’s no better time to join a running group here at Emory. The Emory Health and Well-being team has partnered with the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center and Big Peach Running Company to establish running groups across Emory University and Healthcare communities. These groups welcome individuals of all skill levels, whether you’re a dedicated enthusiast or simply contemplating taking up running.

Registration will open on March 4, 2024, and the groups will kick off the week of March 18, 2024. Click Here to Register.

Healthy Emory 101

Discover Healthy Emory 2024, where we focus on your health and well-being. Learn more about the medical plan incentives, rewards, and ways to improve employee health and well-being in financial, emotional & mental, physical, social & community, and learning & career.

Well-being Expos

Get inspired to live healthier this year. These events focus on setting your personal well-being goals. Various activities centered around your well-being will be offered throughout the day. We look forward to seeing all of you there! Below, you can find the information for the upcoming March Well-being Expos.

Stop by to visit with Emory’s Aetna Dedicated Nurse Advocate to support any of your condition needs, Emory’s Credit Union to jump-start your 2024 financial goals, or Emory’s scheduling team to assist with getting you scheduled for any of your healthcare needs such as your Annual Wellness Preventive Exam, Mammograms, or appointments with an Emory Healthcare provider. These are just a few vendors and partners that will be available.

Kaiser Permanente Well-being 101

We are delighted to announce a collaborative initiative between Healthy Emory and Kaiser Permanente that offers an exclusive series of informational webinars designed to provide insights into your overall well-being. With a focus on well-being offerings and discounts, these webinars aim to support your health journey, encompassing chronic conditions and overall well-being. Click here to register today!

Date: 3/19/2024
Time: 7:00 AM

Health Education Webinar Series

March Topic: Plant-Based Meal Planning
Date: 3/20/2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Register Here: Click here to register

Eating plant-based meals has been shown to help people maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart, and overall health. During this webinar, you will learn how to create healthy dishes using plant-based proteins and identify ways to meet all your nutritional needs. You will also be invited to create a realistic action plan to design your plant-based meals. All Emory employees are welcome to attend!

Passio Go! For Shuttle Tracking

Emory University Transportation and Parking Services is pleased to announce that Passio GO! will be used for live shuttle tracking beginning in Spring 2024. Riders can track their shuttles’ location online at https://emory.passiogo.com/ and by downloading the Passio GO! mobile app, available for free download from Google Play or the Apple store.

With the transition, riders can expect additional enhancements, including audio announcements of upcoming stops. Riders can also set shuttle arrival alerts, tag favorites, and receive alerts about route changes and detours. The Passio app will replace Transloc for SafeRide. Dates of this transition and more information will be shared when available.

Upcoming Important Dates

To view all Healthy Emory Events for 2024, visit our Healthy Emory Calendar.

Healthy Emory Service Requests

Emory offers various programs, resources, and services to support and promote your efforts to live healthily. The Healthy Emory initiative was established to improve employee health and well-being in physical activity and fitness, balanced nutrition, culture, community, and stress management. Click here to request service.

Please see the list below to view some of Healthy Emory’s offerings.

• Well-being Education
• Active Break (Stretching, Yoga, guided breathing, etc.)
• Cooking Demonstrations
• Ergonomics Assessment and/or Presentation
• Stress Management Presentation
• Healthy Emory 101 Presentation

• • (Comprehensive overview of all well-being services)

• Well-being Champion Overview
• Medical Plan Incentives/Rewards Overview
• Chair Massage Outreach for the Department (additional cost associated)