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It is time to complete the ACS Tuition Benefit Application for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have children who will be attending ACS in the Fall, please complete the application by August 19, 2019. Here’s more information regarding the Abilene Christian School tuition benefit.

With the busy traveling time among us, please keep in mind that ACU has a telemedicine option available.  Wildcat Care telemedicine is available for all ACU faculty and staff that are covered under ACU’s medical insurance. Getting sick is never convenient, and finding time to get to a doctor can be hard. Wildcat Care allows you to access a doctor from your home, office, or anywhere — 24/7/365 — and is a convenient and cost effective way to receive health care for common conditions. Wildcat Care’s licensed providers can diagnose any non-emergent medical conditions with a short phone visit or secure video visit. They can also prescribe medication and send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. Access Wildcat Care by visiting www.Wildcat.Care.

Looking for a quick way to earn a wellness activity point?  Check out the June Portal Activity.  Access the portal activity through the Wellness link by clicking on MY CHALLENGES and Portal Activity.

TURNING SETBACKS INTO SUCCESS

Changing our perspective is often the key to finding success in seeming failure. Optimistic thinking can sometimes feel unrealistic, but research has found that we can live happier, healthier, and more successful lives if we can learn to discover the opportunities in failures. We learn something each time we fail! Failure can be an opportunity for personal growth.

Think of the times that you have set a goal to lose weight, increase exercise, get more sleep, or reduce the stress in your life. How many times did you have to try before you were successful? Probably several. That is because success takes practice! Do not become discouraged if you set goals that you have not reached. You have learned more than you know by simply trying! Build on what you have learned, make necessary adjustments, and figure out what got in the way, then try again. It may take several attempts before a goal is reached, the important thing is to keep trying!

To receive credit for this activity:
1. Self-report a setback that you have turned into a success. Document this in the Notes section.
2. After reporting your success, you will receive 1 point within 48 business hours at the end of the month.

If you are still looking for an easy way to earn a wellness credit, consider completing the online Wellness Assessment to earn 1 wellness point.  The assessment can be taken once during each wellness program year.  It is a confidential survey that asks you about your personal health history, nutrition, physical activity, safety habits and other current behaviors.  This assessment is a powerful online tool for learning more about your health, learning about where you are in terms of your health status, and what steps you can take to improve it.  View this flyer for more information.

It’s that time again!  Call us TODAY to schedule a FREE Annual Wellness Exam for yourself and your ACU insured spouse at our convenient ACU Medical Clinic! From now until Wildcat Week (Aug. 20th), we have plenty of appointments available. After that, wellness appointments will be limited.  You will need to fast for 8 hours prior to your visit, however, black coffee and water are fine to drink during that time. Contact us at 325-674-2625 .

Simple Steps for a Good Night’s Rest — Wednesday, May 15 @ 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST

Getting enough sleep is something worth working towards. Even small, daily changes that are practiced consistently can make a big impact. Learn tips for increasing the quantity and quality of your sleep for improved overall health and increased energy.

Space is limited – Register today!

The Stress Less Challenge invites employees to participate in staying stress free!  Participants earn points by completing one stress less activity per day.  Complete at least 5 activities per week to successfully complete the challenge and earn 1 Wellness Point.

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from eye-related diseases and conditions than men? Some of the most common include; cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Visiting your VSP network doctor not only helps to catch signs of vision conditions early on, but it helps to monitor and understand the impact of other health conditions on the eyes. Women are also at risk for several overall health conditions that impact their vision, like, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and breast and other cancers. Risks to eye health in women can be prevented, so be sure to visit your VSP network doctor regularly.

Did you know that if you are on ACU’s dental plan with The Standard you could possibly qualify for reimbursement related to vision expenses you paid?  Our dental plan has a policylink benefit that allows members to get reimbursed for vision expenses.  You are able to use up to $150 of your $1,500 dental annual maximum for vision expenses.  If you have paid for services out of your pocket you can submit a claim form in order to get reimbursed.  The claim must be submitted within 90 days of the date of vision services.  You can access the form on our HR website www.acu.edu/hr under HR Forms and Instructions – Dental/Vision Reimbursement Form.

Searching for ways to boost energy and overcome the dreaded afternoon slump? While there are several factors that affect energy levels, the foods we eat have a direct impact on how energized we feel. Tune into this webinar to learn about essential nutrients for energy production, meal patterns that stabilize energy, and strategies to avoid energy zappers. Wednesday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. (CST)

Register at www.gpatpa.com under the Wellness tab. Credit for viewing live webinars will be awarded within 48 business hours. All webinars are archived for future viewing. Archived webinar credit will be awarded at the end of the month. Questions? Contact GPA BeWell at 469.445.3150 or wellness@gpatpa.com