Employee Wellness
We are here to educate, encourage and empower you to adopt and maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
PNW Fitness Center Reimbursement for Employees
Employee Wellness will give PNW benefits-eligible employees and their spouses each a $30 reimbursement on their PNW Annual Fitness Center membership if they have participated in an annual Biometric Lab Screening that includes LDL cholesterol level and A1C or have gotten their annual wellness/preventative physical exam with a primary care provider.
WeightWatchers
Your well-being matters. That’s why we’re connecting you with a livable program that’s helped millions prioritize their health. You and your spouse* can join WeightWatchers at a special discounted price!
Upcoming Wellness Workshops
Workshops are offered in person and also via webinar. Check the description to view the type.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
11:00 a.m. Central Time
Please join us as Josh James, Physical Therapist from RUSH Physical Therapy – PNW Hammond Campus, continues our Living Your Best Life series, focusing on Low Back Pain. Josh will provide some interesting back facts – comparing men vs women, age factors, and low back anatomy. He will also review common injuries and impairments, signs and symptoms of an aggravated back, varying levels of low back pain, along with treatments that prove effective vs methods that fail.
Join us to learn some valuable tips to keep your back healthy and strong!
No registration required, simply click Living Your Best Life – Low Back Pain to attend webinar
About the presenter:
Josh James, P.T., DPT, CSCS
Josh has been a member of RUSH physical therapy since 2021, with 3 years of clinical experience. He has worked in outpatient, inpatient and skilled nursing settings. Josh specializes in treating patients who benefit from orthopedic rehabilitation and sports medicine services. Josh completed his undergraduate education at Indiana-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he played Division I basketball for the Jaguars. Josh then received his doctorate in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. He also has a certification in dry needling, and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Josh is a native to Cedar Lake, Indiana and enjoys playing basketball and golf in his spare time.
Current & Upcoming Healthy Boiler Multi-Week Programs
Healthy Boiler programs are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan. Registration for all programs can be done via the Healthy Boiler portal unless otherwise specified. All registrations are due prior to start of program and deadline listed in description.
Next Session Dates:
August 6, 2024 – September 16, 2024
Date & time to be announced
Registration Deadline:
To be announced via the Healthy Boiler portal
Description
The Asthma Care for Adults Program has been developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). This program has been designed to help adults and their caregivers learn how to manage asthma. It covers asthma basics, recognizing symptoms and triggers, asthma action plans, and an overview of different types of asthma medications.
The seven one-hour lessons include:
- Asthma Basics
- Asthma Triggers
- Controlling Asthma Triggers
- Asthma Medicines and Equipment
- Asthma Action Plan
- Communicating with the Asthma Team
- Asthma Management Goals
Eligibility
All benefits-eligible employees and covered dependents with the target population being those:
- Newly diagnosed with asthma.
- Previously diagnosed but interested in better understanding the disease process.
- With family a member/dependent that has been diagnosed.
- Interested in better understanding asthma management.
Registration
Register via the Healthy Boiler portal. The registration link can be found under the “Healthy Boiler Workshops” section on the portal’s home page. Hover over the “Asthma Care for Adults” square and hit “Submit” to register.
For More Information
Contact the Center for Healthy Living, CHL, for more information at 765-494-0111
Next Session Dates & Times:
- September 24, 2024 – December 10, 2024
- September 25, 2024 – December 11, 2024
Registration Deadline:
To be announced via Healthy Boiler portal
Description:
The program is designed to help participants make changes to their lifestyles through education, practical experience and reinforcement, with a focus on behavior change. Additionally, Pivio helps support and facilitate the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic disease and identify current lifestyle patterns that may lead to current/future health ailments. Hence, individuals pivot toward optimum health and away from chronic illnesses.
Focusing on whole-person health, PIVIO is based on the combination of four fundamental components: lifestyle, exercise, attitude, and nutrition. The program puts emphasis on how individuals live, move, think and eat in regards to creating and maintaining a healthier way of life. This class is facilitated virtually in a group environment with dynamic group discussions and peer support. PIVIO integrates optimal nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology principles and tools. Plant-based eating is at the core of the program’s nutrition education.
For More Information
More details about Pivio can be found online via the Lifestyle Medicine Institute’s website at https://piviohealth.com. Questions about the program can be directed to the CHL at 765-494-0111.
Session Details
September 16, 2024 – October 21, 2024
Description
Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) significantly increases your risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Often called the silent killer, more than 100 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, but don’t realize it because they aren’t experiencing symptoms. This 6- week class designed to help you understand high blood pressure and how lifestyle choices can help you better manage this condition. It includes weekly zoom classes and health coaching to support you along the way.
Registration
Register via the Healthy Boiler portal. The registration link can be found under the “Healthy Boiler Workshops” section on the portal’s home page. Hover over the “Heart Knowledge” square and hit “Submit” to register.
For More Information
Contact CHL for more information at 765-494-0111.
Next Session Dates:
September 16, 2024 – October 21, 2024
Registration Deadline:
To be announced via Healthy Boiler portal
Description:
HealthKick is a 6-week virtual education program which addresses physical activity, nutrition, creating healthy habits and decreasing stress. Brief education (about 5-minute video) is delivered to participants via text message or email (depending on preference) Monday thru Friday for six weeks. The program includes one-on-one health coaching sessions established at the beginning of the program. The goal of this program is to increase education surrounding nutrition and develop healthy habits over 6-weeks to last a lifetime.
For More Information
Contact CHL for more information at 765-494-0111.
Next Session Dates:
September 11, 2024 – October 2, 2024
Description:
The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of fitness and guide participants as they create individualized programs that are realistic, manageable and will contribute to their overall health and fitness goals. Each class will include both an educational and active component, and participants will be encouraged to meet with a health coach at the Center for Healthy Living for a pre- and post-program InBody assessment.
Next Session Dates:
October 9 – October 30, 2024
Description:
The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of fitness and guide participants as they create individualized programs that are realistic, manageable and will contribute to their overall health and fitness goals. Each class will include both an educational and active component, and participants will be encouraged to meet with a health coach at the Center for Healthy Living for a pre- and post-program InBody assessment.
Next Session Dates:
November 6, 2024 – November 27, 2024
Description:
The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of fitness and guide participants as they create individualized programs that are realistic, manageable and will contribute to their overall health and fitness goals. Each class will include both an educational and active component, and participants will be encouraged to meet with a health coach at the Center for Healthy Living for a pre- and post-program InBody assessment.
Next Session Dates:
December 5, 2024 – January 23, 2024
(No session on December 26 & January 2)
Description:
For those who are ready to quit smoking or who are thinking about quitting, this program is a great resource to utilize. Quitting nicotine
products greatly reduces the risk of developing smoking-related diseases and produces large monetary savings. Understand your goal to quit for good and your reasons for quitting. Understanding and preparing for the challenges you may face will help you become smokefree.
Current Session Dates:
June 3, 2024 – July 22, 2024
Description:
Intuitive eating is a self-explorative journey to discover flexible eating and movement habits that help you feel your best and promote long term, sustainable health. Shifting the focus from centering health on weight and rigid adherence to diet and exercise plans towards listening for and learning to trust our physical, emotional, and mental signals to guide healthy choices.
Next Session Dates:
September 27, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Description:
Burnout is a growing concern in today’s demanding academic and professional environments. Burnout is the result of prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress that leaves individuals feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. It can impact various aspects of life, including work, home, and social interactions. The Burnout Prevention program aims to tackle this issue at its root by offering a structured approach to help individuals regain balance and vitality in their lives.
Next Session Dates & Times:
- August 7, 2024 – November 13, 2024
- August 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Registration Deadline:
To be announced via Healthy Boiler portal
Description:
Do you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? Do you want to better understand type 2 diabetes and how it affects your body? This 14-week program will explain what type 2 diabetes is and the role nutrition, exercise, sleep, medication and stress management can have on your blood glucose levels. Participants in this program will be eligible to receive a free glucose meter and supplies.
*Individuals living with type 1 diabetes are able to meet monthly with a CHL health coach but are not required to participate in the eight-week “Taking Control of My Diabetes” program to take advantage of the test strips and blood sugar meter opportunity.
For More Information
Contact the CHL for more information at 765-494-0111.
Healthy Boiler
2024 Incentive
Be proactive about your health and get paid for it! This year marks a change to the Healthy Boiler Incentive. In 2024, funds can be earned through a variety of steps – Step 1 (completing your annual physical) must be completed before payment for other objectives will be paid; however, you may complete the steps in whatever order works best for you. Employees also have the option of completing additional steps to increase the incentive payment.
- The Healthy Boiler portal is accessible at https://purdue.wellright.com.
- Employees and covered spouses will need to register to access the site. Please note: employees must register and login first in order to allow spousal access to the site. Spouses must register separately in order to manage activity and receive the incentives. Benefit-eligible employees who are spouse opt-outs are considered spouses and should register under their spouse.
Healthy Boiler Portal Review
Take a quick look at what the portal and mobile app have to offer.
Additional Portal Resources
- 2024 Healthy Boiler Incentive Activities & HSA/HRA Funds
- For details on the Well-Being Screenings, please see 2024 Healthy Boiler Incentive Screenings
- Print out the 2024 Physical Form for your primary care provider to initial
- See the Healthy Boiler Portal Registration and Incentives Quick Reference Guide for details on submitting the incentive requirements for 2024.
- Healthy Boiler Portal Mobile App Quick Reference Guide
- Healthy Boiler Portal Utilizing Calendars and Text Reminders Quick Reference Guide
Past Webinars Available to View On-Demand
If you missed the webinar in June please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is challenging. Roles and relationships are often shifted and redefined. Managing our loved ones’ needs can be difficult to balance with our work/home/family demands. Join this webinar to learn communication and coping strategies, as well as resources, to help navigate the caregiving experience.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you would like a copy of the slides or supplemental handouts please contact Employee Wellness.
If you missed the webinar in May please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Losses come in all shapes and sizes: death of a loved one, loss of a pet, change in a relationship, even letting go of “the way we used to do it” at work. Grief is a natural emotional response to loss – but what does it look like? Are there different types of grief? What can I expect when I’m navigating a loss? And how can I best take care of myself – or support someone I care about – during this challenging time? Join this webinar to find out.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you missed the webinar in February please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging! Join this webinar to learn about characteristics of healthy relationships and tips on how to sustain positive connections with others – whether that’s with family, friends or co-workers.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you missed the webinar in January please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Everyone feels sad or low sometimes. Yet, recognizing when its more than just a passing mood can be tricky. When should we be concerned enough to do something about it? And what do we do? Sometimes the concern is not about ourselves, but someone we care about. What can we say or do to support a loved one who might be depressed? Join this webinar to increase your awareness on this very common mental health concern.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you missed the webinar in November please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern among adults. In this part 2 session, we focus on coping strategies and practical techniques to help manage anxiety – both the everyday kind, and the kind that gets in the way of day-to-day functioning.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you missed the webinar in October please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern among adults. This is the first of a 2-part series exploring this very common concern. Everyone feels nervous or anxious occasionally. But when should we be concerned? In part 1, we will explore signs and symptoms of real anxiety vs a passing feeling of nerves – and how can we tell the difference? We will also learn about the different types of anxiety and effective treatment options for each.
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
If you missed the webinar in September please click on the link below to watch a recording of the event at your convenience. The following information will be discussed in this 30 minute presentation.
As parents, we know that the best parent-child relationships are characterized by healthy interactions. But what does that mean, especially when it comes to communication? What are some communication strategies that help foster these healthy interactions? And how do we adjust our communication as our kids grow and develop to meet their unique needs at different ages? Join this webinar to find out!
Facilitator: New Avenues, PNW’s EAP provider
View the 30 minute recorded presentation Passcode: 4vPh0%z#
Additional Wellness Services
Self-Care
Taking care of yourself is important. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or out of balance you have help. PNW’s Employee Assistance Program is here for you and your family to help navigate life’s ups and downs.
Tobacco Cessation
Quitting tobacco is one of the most important health choices you can make. If you are ready to quit, there are options to help you succeed.
Available seven days a week, the Indiana Tobacco Quitline is provided by the state Department of Health and is available to all Indiana residents. If you call from a number outside of Indiana, you will be connected to a Quitline for that location.
This program can only be completed once per year. If you have already completed this program, please select another option.
- Available to employees and spouses at all campuses.
- To receive credit for this approved tobacco cessation program you must:
- Register: Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to start the program. A Quitline intake specialist will get your demographic information and register you in the program. You will then be transferred to a quit coach for your initial coaching call or you will be scheduled for an outbound call from the quit coach at a later date.
- Calls: Quit coach calls include assessment of status, review of stage of readiness to change, action items appropriate to status, discussion of triggers and barriers, setting a quit date and information/resources. During a coaching call, the quit coach schedules the timeframe for your next call. Should you miss a scheduled call, you can call in yourself to reach a quit coach.
- Timing: You will receive four calls with your quit coach. Generally, most people complete their four calls between six and 12 weeks. You may take longer than 12 weeks if needed, but you must not complete the four quit coach calls in shorter than six weeks.
Submit Your Letter of Completion
During your fourth call with your quit coach, you must request a “Letter of Completion.” Once you receive that in the mail, you will submit this letter to Human Resources as evidence of completion:
ATTN: Tobacco Cessation
Campus Mail
HR – Benefits
KPTC
West Lafayette Campus
U.S. Mail
Purdue HR Benefits
1281 Win Hentschel Blvd Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
One-to-one counseling for tobacco cessation helps by providing support both before and after you quit. Through a series of up to four sessions, telephonic and/or in person, you can receive (a) guidance to help you handle challenges while quitting and (b) recommendations for selection and proper use of medications to help make you more comfortable while you are quitting.
Please contact the Center for Healthy Living at 765-494-0111 to schedule your first session with a nurse health coach or pharmacist at least one week before your planned quit date.
Tobacco-user Additional Premium
If you certified you are a tobacco user when you enrolled in your benefits, you will have an additional annual medical premium of $1,000 you have the option of completing an approved tobacco cessation program to reduce your premium. Complete an approved program in 2023 and your premium can be lowered for part or all of the plan year.
2024 Healthy Boiler Physical Form
Center for Healthy Living at Purdue Northwest
Your health is important to us. And we want to make it easy and affordable to seek care. To schedule an appointment call (765) 494-0111 to find a time that works for you.
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