As campus life returns to a more normal routine, Human Resources wants to remind faculty and staff of health and wellness opportunities available. Some are open to all employees, while others are just for those with a UPMC Health Plan.

Complete the UPMC MyHealth questionnaire by Sept. 30

The MyHealth Questionnaire is a confidential risk assessment that University employees, and their covered spouses/domestic partners, with UPMC Health Plan coverage can take once each plan year. The survey, which can be finished in about 20 minutes, provides results to help you understand your health status as well as provides a customized roadmap to better health.

Each questionnaire that is completed by Septe. 30, 2021 earns you $50 in your Health Incentive Account (HIA). Plus, if you are a new employee or if you have never completed the questionnaire before, you can earn an extra $15 in HIA dollars.

The survey is available to take throughout the entire plan year, but those completed after Sept. 30 only earn you $25 in HIA dollars.

To take the MyHealth Questionnaire, visit this link (via Pitt Passport).

UPMC MyHealth@Work Center open in Oakland

Available to all University faculty and staff regardless of insurance coverage, the UPMC MyHealth@Work Center — located on the fifth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 3708 Fifth Ave. — can help treat a variety of ailments and conditions, facilitate injections, provide wellness and preventative screenings, and offers health coaching.

The center operates by appointment only; walk-ins are not accepted. Appointments can be made using the online scheduling form or by calling 412-647-4949.

If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you believe you have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19, please call the center prior to booking an appointment or coming to the clinic.

Virtual care available through UPMC AnywhereCare

Virtual care visits through UPMC AnywhereCare for sick or acute visits and for health coaching are available at no cost to faculty and staff. Virtual care visits are conducted from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Visits take place over live video with UPMC providers at the MyHealth@Work Center.

Urgent virtual care visits also are available through UPMC AnywhereCare at a low cost for faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage. Urgent virtual care visits are available 24/7 and can help treat a number of symptoms and illnesses.

Learn more about UPMC AnywhereCare, regular virtual visits, and urgent virtual visits online.

One-on-one health coaching through UPMC Health Plan

One-on-one health coaching services offer lifestyle support and allow you to customize your goals. A health coach can help you learn how to manage your weight, get active, eat healthier, reduce stress, quit smoking, and more.

Health coaching is available free of charge for faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage and is offered on-site, over the phone, and online.

Pitt also offers onsite health coaching to your team or department. A health coach can provide health and wellness services, many of which can be done during breaks throughout the workday. The techniques and tips your faculty and staff learn can be transferred to life outside of the office for even more benefits.

Other wellness offerings

Childcare resources:

• Care.com offers a network of providers and options to assist with needs such as after-school care, caring for a child who is home sick, caring for children while you are working from home, caring for aging parents and more. Learn more about this benefit.

• The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania has provided open spots for children aged 3-5 of University faculty, staff, and graduate students to enroll at two of their Pittsburgh clubhouses.

Physical and mental wellness:

• Road to Resilience: This four-week resilience, stress and self-care challenge helps UPMC Health Plan participants learn about core aspects of resilience and set small goals to improve one's health. Registration is open until Sept. 30 and the program runs Oct. 1-31. Those who complete the program can earn up to $15 in HIA funds! Register through the MyHealth online portal (via Pitt Passport). Learn more here.

• Walk Where You Are Club: From 2 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, join UPMC for their virtual Walk Where You Are Club. Participants can connect via Microsoft Teams (or call in by dialing 412-447-5295 and entering conference ID 692 921 600#) for a brief 10 to 15 minute walk from the comfort of their own space. During the chat, a UPMC health coach leads discussions on topics such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, weight management, and more.

• Active&Fit Direct Program: With the Active&Fit Direct program, UPMC Health Plan participants have access to a wide range of fitness centers and on-demand fitness videos for $25 per month.

• Comprehensive Medication Management Program: Offered at no cost to all full- and part-time regular University faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage, the Comprehensive Medication Management provides consultations for those with questions about medications, pre-travel health consultations, assistance with smoking cessation, and diabetes prevention services. Learn more about the benefit.

Continuing eduation:

• LinkedIn Learning: Want to learn a new skill? LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of courses on a variety of business, technology and creative topics.

• Employee Education Benefits: Considering going back to school? Check out the education benefits offered by the University.

Employee assistance:

• Life Solutions is the University’s faculty and staff assistance program that provides a broad range of services such as elder and child care, legal and financial matters, workplace concerns, lifestyle changes, and more.

• Life Solutions also hosts webinars on varying topics each month—from topics such as caring for others to workplace matters. Check out all of the upcoming webinars and other events.