The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and the return of Pitt football can mean only one thing: it’s finally fall in Pittsburgh. Even as the temperature begins to drop, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is available to help you meet your wellness goals!
Whether you're looking for opportunities to get physically active, or you're interested in enhancing your mental health, we've got a variety of wellness resources and programs to help you get started.
Have you gotten your flu shot yet?
Put your health first this fall by protecting yourself and your loved ones against the flu. All faculty and staff, as well as their dependents, are encouraged to obtain a flu shot to help you stay healthy throughout the winter months. Those with UPMC Health Plan coverage can receive a flu shot at no cost, as well as receive up to $10 in Wellness Incentives for having it done. Check out the upcoming flu shot clinics and register today. Want to learn more about Wellness Incentive rewards? Review the other Wellness Incentives being offered for the 2022-2023 calendar year.
Help manage your stress by joining the Road to Resilience
Life is full of challenges; it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Stress is just part of daily life, therefore it is important that we learn how to deal with stress effectively and in a healthy manner. The Road to Resilience is here to help do just that! Each week in October, registered UPMC Health Plan members will be sent tips and activities designed to help you become more resilient and ready to face your stressors. You will also receive Wellness Incentive credit for participating. Register before September 30!
Take advantage of the Comprehensive Medication Management Program
As part of your UPMC Health Plan wellness benefits, OHR’s Benefits Department in conjunction with the School of Pharmacy offers Comprehensive Medication Management services. Meet with a pharmacist to answer all of your medication-related questions and develop an action plan to help take better control of your health. Learn more about Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) and get your personal health journey started.
Care for yourself this fall and beyond with these resources offered by Pitt
In addition to a variety of programs and opportunities available during the fall, the University also provides year-round wellness resources to you:
- UPMC MyHealth@Work Center for the University of Pittsburgh: Pitt's onsite Health and Wellness Center is available to treat a variety of health issues to help you feel and stay your best.
- Life Solutions: From online work life resources to counseling and coaching services, life solutions offer a broad range of services to assist University employees and their household members to balance the stresses of daily life. Life Solutions offers personalized care services, 24-hour support and online resources at no cost to you. Take care of your mental health this fall by looking into what Life Solutions can do for you.
- Active&Fit Direct Program: With the Active&Fit Direct Program, UPMC Health Plan participants have access to a wide range of national fitness centers and on-demand fitness videos for just $25 a month. Don’t let the colder weather keep you from prioritizing your fitness, take advantage of these in-person and remote wellness opportunities.
- OHR Events Page: Check out the OHR Events Page for upcoming webinars, on-campus events, wellness campaigns, and more! Webinars presented by TIAA, Life Solutions, and Care.com will cover topics such as financial wellness, personal health, and professional wellness. Sign up for an upcoming event today!
- UPMC RxWell App: This digital wellness application has been developed by UPMC Health Plan to support its members with management of depression and other health and wellness challenges. This new app offers real-time coping techniques to users, enhanced with personal health coaching to aid improvement.