Benefits - March and April 2023

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Fidelity 
Virtual Fidelity appointments can be scheduled online at fidelity.com or by calling 1-800-642-7131.
(Appointments are available.)

2023 2nd Quarter Live Web Workshops

Reduce Financial Stress Webinar
If you’re feeling stretched thin these days, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to balance rising prices and monthly bills isn’t easy, but it’s a great start to  getting—and staying—on track with your money. Maybe you’ll even be able to set aside a little to help build toward your future. This April, during Financial Literacy Month, find out about the steps you can take to help put your plan into action.

TIAA 
Virtual TIAA appointments can be scheduled online here or by calling 1-800-732-8353. (Appointments are available.)


MDLIVE-Telemedicine
Our doctors are always in. Get care in minutes, 24/7/365. Talk to a board-certified doctor in 15 minutes or less for trusted, reliable care whenever and wherever you need it. MDLIVE is your affordable alternative to urgent care clinics or the ER. No long waits, drive times, or germ-filled offices. See how MDLIVE visits work

MDLIVE board-certified doctors have an average of 15 years of experience and provide care for more than 80 common, non emergency conditions, including: 
                Allergies           Insect bites           Sinus problems    
                Cold & flu         Pink eye                Sore throat        
                Ear pain            Prescriptions        UTIs
                Headaches        Rashes                  And more

MDLIVE – One Thing You Should Be Eating Right Now
As we age, our bodies need different things. And while some foods are healthy at any age — like salmon, berries, and leafy green veggies — your body needs specific nutrients during different stages of your life. 
What to eat based on your age:
20s: Sweet potatoes 
30s: Bok choy
40s: Live-culture yogurt
50s: Lentils

Questions about the proper diet for someone your age? Health issues you feel might be diet related? Talk to an MDLIVE board-certified doctor in minutes. 

CU Well Program – Virgin Pulse

Biometric Screenings 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7 a.m.–noon, James C. Colgate Clark Room
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 1–5 p.m., James C. Colgate Clark Room    
        To Register for an appointment:
1. Log in to Virgin Pulse through the CUWell Website, sign in on the Colgate Portal
2. Select Benefits at the top of the page and select LabCorp
3. Click Start Now or Continue under Onsite Screening
4. Set Location to Colgate University
5. Select your time

Employer Challenges (5 points each)
Eco-Friendly Cities, April 1–April 30
Self-Care Spotlight Challenge, May 1–May 31
Music of the World, September 1–September 30
 

Wellness Events in May

Quit Smoking for Good
Your health improves after you stop smoking or vaping. Cutting back or quitting improves your well-being while reducing risk of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Through UR Medicine’s Center for Community Health and Prevention (CCHP) and the Wilmot Cancer Institute (WCI) you can quit smoking for good. There are a variety of cessation services, both virtually and in person, to meet your needs. 
    One-on-One counseling services are free; to schedule an appointment call 585-602-0720
    Six-Session Group Program services are free; next session begins May 4, 2023.
Learn more about the group program. To register, visit committoquit.urmc.edu or call 585-602-0720. 
    
Final Spring 2023 Nutrition Session With Allison Bowers
May 17, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m. 
Frank Dining Hall
Join campus nutrition Allison Bowers for the final spring 2023 installment on nutrition to keep you on track to your nutrition goals for the summer. Please sign up to attend