Greetings!
If you made some resolutions for the new year, this issue of Thrive should keep you inspired. This month, we are featuring another amazing UK Healthtrac Rewards success story - this time, from one of our colleagues in the UK College of Agriculture. Also, be sure to check a special video message from Coach Calipari, exclusively for UK employees! Continue below for some other very special announcements, including new lactation guidelines designed to support staff and faculty returning to work after the birth of a child. See you next month!
If you have questions for us in the meantime, please e-mail UK HR today.
Associate Vice President
UK Human Resources |
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Features
Tony lost 100 pounds with the help of UK Healthtrac Rewards 
Tony Cattoi, a UK employee, doesn't use a bad day as an excuse to fall back into unhealthy habits. He has a new way of looking at it.
"Now I realize it is okay to have a bad day occasionally just so long as you have that many more good days," Tony says. With the help of UK Healthtrac Rewards, Tony lost 100 pounds and ran a marathon.
Continue reading Tony's success story.
 Pick the winning plays for your health:Join UK Healthtrac Rewards today!
UK Healthtrac Rewards is an easy-to-use, confidential online health improvement program that offers you an overview of your current health status and feedback specific to you. Any UK employee, retiree, spouse or sponsored dependent enrolled in one of the UK health plans is eligible to participate. You may earn up to $180 per fiscal year for participating. From now through March 31, 2010, register and complete the Health Assessment and earn $25. You may choose to do more to earn more. Start making good health pay today! For details, visit the Web site. . |
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Spotlight
UK Celebrates African American History Month
 UK celebration of African American History Month continues over the next two weeks, with a film series and a special keynote lecture by accomplished playwright and author Jabari Asim on February 26. Asim's lecture will focus on the context of Obama's presidency and what it could mean to Americans of all backgrounds. For a full rundown of this month's events, visit this page.
New Lactation Guidelines
The University of Kentucky recently approved Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Guidelines to encourage and support mothers in the workplace. For details, click here.
Free Income Tax Prep Assistance Available Through UK College of Law
 Through April 15, the College of Law's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is available to help with tax preparation. The program is staffed by College of Law student volunteers who have been certified in tax preparation. Members of the UK community are encouraged to take advantage of this service. For details, and to request an appointment, visit this page.
New! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meets March 3
UK Work+Life Connections (a free counseling service for UK employees) is hosting a new support group for grandparents who have assumed primary caregiving responsibilities for their grandchildren. There's no need to face this challenge alone! Join us Wednesday, March 3 from 12:10-12:50pm in 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 1. For details and related resources, read our Work+Life Connections monthly column here.
National Spay Day is February 23
UK Work-Life's pet care resources site is highlighting local resources and events related to National Spay Day, including low-cost spay and neuter options. Visit this page for details.
Hiring Enhancement Program Free Training Events - for Supervisors/Hiring Officials
The hiring process can be overwhelming and time consuming. The goal of the Hiring Enhancement Program is to help hiring officials be as successful as possible in balancing time spent in this critical process and ensuring that they get the most qualified, best-fit candidate. Upcoming training topics include: Behavior Based Interviewing and Hiring Fundamentals/Effective Job Postings.
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Events
Career Development Workshops
Please join us for UK Career Development's 2010 workshop series, including:
- How to Write Rave Resumes and Convincing Cover Letters, Feb. 25
- Insider's Viewpoint on Applying for Jobs at UK, March 2
- Interviewing With Confidence, March 11
Workshops listed are held at Scovell Hall and begin at noon and last approximately 90 minutes. Registration is required. Click here for a complete schedule.
Health & WellnessGrocery Store Tours
Join our registered dietitians on one of our weekly grocery store tours in celebration of National Nutrition Month in March. Space is limited. View the schedule and register online today. Start! Moving Spring Challenge Start! Moving with UK's Spring Challenge and win great PRIZES! Register for the challenge by Feb. 26. For more information and to register online, visit the Web site.
In a SNAP! Lunch & Learn Series
Please join us for FREE sessions to help you learn simple ways to lead a healthier, happier life -- in a SNAP. Topics are: "Simplify Your Life," "Get Stronger," and "Healthy Eating." Register online today.
Relax! Get a therapeutic chair massage
The UK Health & Wellness Program makes therapeutic chair massages available at various campus locations throughout the year. The cost is just $5 for 10 minutes or $10 for 20 minutes (no refunds). Reservations and advanced payment are required. The next chair massage is March 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Markey Cancer Ctr, Roach Bldg., Room 348. To make your reservation, call (859) 257-9355.
Free health screening
Get a FREE Wellness on Wheels mobile health screening. Ten-minute appointments consist of tests for cholesterol (fasting optional), glucose and triglycerides, height, weight, blood pressure, body fat percentage, and waist circumference. The next WOW is March 25, 8 a.m. to noon, Joe Craft Center. Make an appointment online today. |
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Did you know?
UK Dining Services uses only "Kentucky Proud" milk from Logan County. Try it the next time you eat on campus and taste the difference - fresh milk from pasture-grazing cows from a farm right here in the Commonwealth!
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Financial Tip
SAVE with Little-known Tax Breaks for 2010: Check out some new and lesser-known tax breaks that might save you money this tax season. Click here. |
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About Thrive
Thrive is a monthly e-mail newsletter developed by UK Human Resources.
Editors:
Melanie J. Sparks and John Buzzard | |
