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Faculty/Staff

The 2nd quarter issue of the Personal Best/Hope Health Newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

• Red Flags for Nutrition and Fitness Fads
• Eating Smart: Say Cheese
• Struggling with Social Media?
• Managing Menopause
• And MUCH more!

You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site.  Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!

Faculty/Staff

Financial wellness and mental health: Insights from the TIAA Institute

In this webinar, we will examine the relationship between mental health and financial well-being.

May 15 at 3 p.m. (ET)

Register here

Learn more about:

• How financial issues and events can impact mental health
• How mental health impacts decision-making
• The importance of developing a personal wellness plan and team
• Resources available to you, such as a financial professional

Faculty/Staff

At NMU, your mental health and well-being is very important to us!  If you or a family member is experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or any mental health issues, we have resources for relief. 

As part of your benefit package, we provide free, confidential access to an excellent Employee Assistance Program – ESI EAP. You or an eligible family member can call 24/7/365 for in-the-moment counseling and support – you don’t need to ask for permission or get anyone’s OK – simply call 800-252-4555. Or you can login to www.HigherEdEAP.com to access a vast array of self-help tools and resources, including mental health assessments. 

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, ESI is providing three live webinar sessions in May that you can attend on these topics: 

• Wednesday, May 14th, (12:30-1pm ET) - Self-Care for Stress Resilience
  Register for the session:
  https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lPpk5clOR_qik4UVYWSIuA#/registration
   
• Wednesday, May 21st, (12:30-1pm ET) - Improving Mental Health Through Self-Care
  Register for the session:
  https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oj_YjbK8QX2O5iK7eTmJDg#/registration
   
• Wednesday, May 28th, (12:30-1pm ET) - Mindfulness for Mental Well-Being
  Register for the session:
  https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WL72wfZxSsarhkvMESP1KQ#/registration

After registering for a live session, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Faculty/Staff

Upcoming Webinar: Long Live Women: Heart Health At Every Stage

Your heart powers everything you do. It's time to give it the care it deserves. Join Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardiologist and VP of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, for a conversation on why heart health is essential for women at every stage of life, including menopause and perimenopause.

Discover how hormonal changes affect your heart and what you can do to stay strong, healthy, and in control for years to come.

Space is limited; register for the webinar and secure your spot.

Want to learn more about Hello Heart and see if you’re eligible? Get started here.

Date: May 13, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT

Click here to RSVP

Faculty/Staff

Your Employee Well-Being Advisory Committee identified teaching and learning sessions across physical, mental, and financial health as one of their recommendations to achieve the goals of our Strategic Plan in investing in our people.  NMU's NEW EAP Carrier, ESI EAP, is able to support this through their one-on-one personalized coaches - including support in nutrition, fitness, weight loss, building resilience, relaxation, certified financial coaching, retirement coaching, and more.

Benefits-eligible employees and Contingent Faculty - as well as eligible dependents - can use ESI by calling 800-252-4555.  The cost of the services are 100% covered by NMU and the sessions are always confidential.  

Join one of three webinars to learn about the robust services provided by ESI.

Zoom Session 1

Topic: NMU/ESI EAP Introductory Webinar #1
Time: Apr 21, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nmu.zoom.us/j/98300026303?pwd=0VJYRSeAl8IwylvV0yaamFkMveQaqf.1

Meeting ID: 983 0002 6303
Passcode: 780038
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Zoom Session 2

Topic: NMU/ESI EAP Introductory Webinar #2
Time: Apr 22, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nmu.zoom.us/j/96124007052?pwd=K8FZHpXfdAGnoNWSHAw4gVsyIUxMx9.1

Meeting ID: 961 2400 7052
Passcode: 932924
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Zoom Session 3

Topic: NMU/ESI EAP Introductory Webinar #3
Time: Apr 23, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nmu.zoom.us/j/93508911659?pwd=uCV29usiaQMOUDbOm6lJvdA0sIaF7B.1

Meeting ID: 935 0891 1659
Passcode: 989721

Faculty/Staff

Date: June 11th at 1:00pm EST

Did you know one in four women has a pelvic floor disorder, but most don't receive treatment due to a lack of awareness, stigma, and inadequate access to pelvic floor physical therapists? In fact, the average time it takes for most women to receive care for certain conditions is more than six years! Join Hinge Health for a free, live conversation with expert physical therapists that will demystify the pelvic floor, identify common signs and symptoms of pelvic floor disorders, and discuss when to see a pelvic floor physical therapist for expert care. Please note: Anyone is welcome to attend this webinar, however this webinar is designed for those who were assigned female at birth.

Register for the free webinar at https://hinge.health/register-june2025

Learn more about Hinge Health - free to members on the NMU Medical Plan - and get started in reducing YOUR pain today.

Faculty/Staff

If you struggle with persistent back, knee, neck or other joint pain, your mental and emotional health may be impacted as well. Presented by Hinge Health, this event will discuss what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement using exercise therapy can help improve your overall mental and emotional well-being.

When: May 14, 2025 at 1pm EST
Where: Zoom
Register Now: https://hinge.health/register-may2025

Key Topics:

• What pain is and why it occurs
• The connection between mental and physical health
• How regular exercise can improve your mood

Can't make it?  Register anyway! This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes.

Faculty/Staff

Presented by Hinge Health, NMU's Partner in Musculoskeletal Health, this free webinar will dive into the science of pain and guide a conversation that allows you to explore some of the many factors that may be affecting your experience. 

When: April 9, 2025 at 1pm EST
Where: Zoom
Register Now: https://hinge.health/register-april2025

Key Topics:

• What pain is and why it occurs
• How to identify the factors that may be affecting your pain
• What you can do today to start reducing your pain

Can't make it?  Register anyway! This presentation will be recorded and a link to view will be emailed to all registered participants one day after the event concludes.

Faculty/Staff

The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 4th quarter of 2024 is now available for viewing.  The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA).  Please visit MyNMU, Employee Services tab, and click on Retirement Plan Information.

Faculty/Staff

"Preventive care is something people get when they're healthy to make sure they stay healthy."

Does this sound like you?  You take great care of others, prioritizing their wants and needs ahead of your own, meaning on the list of to-dos, you're last. On a holiday that's historically known for professing your love to others, your Benefits Team invites you to carve out a little time for Y-O-U!

We're hosting a drop-in event and encourage you to stop by the Jamrich lobby nearest Harden Hall on February 14 between 9am and 11am.  Come for a minute or an hour.   

For those that are not on campus or can't make it, we hope you will engage virtually (check your email for more details).  

All NMU Faculty & Staff are eligible to play Love Yourself Bingo. Only entries with at least one bingo (3 in a row diagonally, vertically, or horizontally) will be eligible for a prize. Four winners will be drawn. Entries must be submitted during the event (9am to 11am EST). Entries submitted early or late will not be considered. The QR Code will bring you to the BINGO card.

Join Kim Hongisto and Heather Haupt for digestible information about preventive health and how NMU's benefits support prevention, usually at no cost to the member.