Register for the next Pivio, the Complete Health Improvement Program, class!

Are you thinking about pivoting away from chronic health concerns and toward healthy lifestyle habits? Did you know 60% of adults in the U.S. have chronic health concerns such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, excess weight, high blood pressure, and arthritis?

To help address the health issues related to these conditions, the University of Pittsburgh is offering a new wellness opportunity called Pivio, the Complete Health Improvement Program. Pivio is a proven lifestyle education program that focuses on plant-based eating, physical activity, stress reduction, mindfulness training, and positive psychology. The program helps individuals make positive health changes that can lead to reduced medication use, weight loss, and improved cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Learn more about Pivio and how it works!

All full- and part-time regular faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage that meet certain health criteria are eligible for the program. Interested participants will meet with a UPMC Health Coach prior to the start of the program for program onboarding and review. There is no cost to participate in the program.

Upon completion of the Pivio program, participants will receive:

  • Knowledge and skills to develop long-term healthy habits.
  • 16-week access to Pivio online education materials and resources.
  • 100 wellness points for program completion.
  • If you are a USW Faculty member, you and earn up to $100 in Health Incentive Account (HIA) rewards.

The next Pivio class, which consists of 18 remote sessions over 12 weeks, will be offered in July 2023.

  • Monday, July 10th through Thursday, September 28th
    • Sessions will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.
    • Deadline to sign up for the program is June 23, 2023

Learn more about Pivio at an upcoming virtual information session on Thursday, June 1 from noon to 1 p.m. or Monday, June 5 from noon to 1 p.m. Those interested in attending an information session about the program can register through MyHealth Online via Pitt Passport (select the menu/hamburger button, then select "Better Health and Wellness," and then select "Wellness Event Registration") or by emailing myhealthcoach@upmc.edu.

Space is limited for the program; reserve your spot today! For questions or enrollment information, please email myhealthcoach@upmc.edu.