Wellness

The 30th annual Corporate Cycling Challenge is the largest one-day bicycle event in the Midwest! People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to signed up for one of three bicycle tours.

Enter a drawing to earn prizes from the wellness team by wearing Creighton gear when you participate. Wellness Rewards Program details here.

More information can be found here    

As summer and the COVD-19 pandemic collide, make sure you are set up for success. The wellness team has put together resources to help you keep your family active, entertained, and well fed while you are working from home this summer. Additionally, we have tips to manage your stress and reclaim your sanity during these increasingly difficult times.

You'll receive:

• It's Summer...Now What?! Webinar Recording
• Success kit
• Nebraska Boredom Busters 
• Arizona Boredom Busters
• Discounts on eLearning
• Family Fun Activity Pack

Questions? wellness@creighton.edu

Add color to your plate and improve your health. During this summer challenge a different color of produce will be featured each week. Your goal is to consume at least one fruit and one veggie of that color each day. You will receive:

• Fruit & Veggie Tracker
• Weekly fruit and vegetable tips
• Live weekly cooking demonstrations | Fridays | 12-12:30 pm
• Weekly emails with links to recipes, healthy cooking tips & more!

For: All Creighton employees and their families
When: June 5-July 16, 2020
More information (PDF Flyer)
Questions: wellness@creighton.edu

Click here to sign up

Avoid unwanted strains and injury while you work from home. Use this ergonomics guide to set up your at home workstation for comfort and productivity.

During times of crisis employees are searching for guidance on how to manage their work life as well as stress in their day to day lives. This toolkit is filled with information to help you guide your team in taking care of their mental well-being. Check out these tools to care for mental health during a time of crisis.

When times are uncertain it is important to care for each aspect of wellness. Supporting employees in their physical, mental, and social wellness can be challenging when we are working remotely. This guide will provide ideas and resources to support your wellness during challenging times.

Let us know how you are practicing wellness by sharing on the Creighton Employee Wellness Facebook page (LINK TO: facebook.com/creightonemployeewellness) or emailing us at wellness@creighton.edu

Reach out to the Wellness Team (wellness@creighton.edu) if you would like to set up virtual programming for your department or if additional resources are needed.

Did you know...if you attend a wellness event in the community and snap a picture wearing your Creighton gear you could win a gift card? Submit your photo with event information and each month we will draw one lucky winner from the group. Contact wellness@creighton.edu with questions.

Wellness Event Reward Program Flyer    Submit Your Photo  

As a Creighton wellness program member, you have access to a dedicated Health Coach. Healthbreak certified Health Coaches are standing by to help you reach your wellness goals.

Health Coaching Information   

Creighton University is committed to promoting and encouraging a healthy environment for students, faculty, and staff. An embodiment of this commitment was started in 2009 with The Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at Creighton University (formerly the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk Reduction Program).

The purpose of this service is to provide a progressive and unique employee health program aimed to prevent, treat, and/or reverse chronic illness through the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors (lifestyle medicine). This program strives to improve health and quality of life, reduce health risks, and contain costs associated with chronic disease.

For more information about this program and how to become a participant, please read the FAQ's, or contact Nicole White, Pharm.D., CDE, at nicolewhite@creighton.edu or 402-280-2797. 

New Health Benefit at No Cost that Makes Living with Diabetes Easier

Who can join:

You and your family members with diabetes can join at no cost if you have medical coverage through the Creighton University’s medical plan.

What you get:

• Connected Meter: Automatically uploads your blood glucose readings to your secure online account and provides real-time personalized tips.
• Support from Coaches When You Need It: Communicate with a coach anytime about diabetes questions on nutrition or lifestyle changes.
• Unlimited Strips at No Cost: When you are about to run out, we ship more supplies, right to your door.

Enroll today: welcome.livongo.com/CNMC