Regional campus employees encouraged to participate in Healthy OHIO

Benefits-participating employees at OHIO’s regional campuses (and their benefits-participating spouses/partners) are encouraged to take advantage of the various benefits of the Healthy OHIO program this fall, in advance of their spring biometric health screenings.

Healthy OHIO is an umbrella wellness program that houses two rewards programs: an online/mobile wellness platform called Virgin Pulse and biometric health screenings.

“Eligible participants can engage with Virgin Pulse year-round,” said Jenn Bennett, director of WellWorks. “Engaging regularly can help shape healthy habits, making us happier and more productive.” Bennett also explained that an additional benefit of this program is that eligible participants can earn up to $200 per year (up to $50 quarterly) when they use the online/mobile wellness platform.

Bennett explained that feedback from employees has revealed that wellness goals often revolve around sleep, exercise and accountability.

“We decided to enhance Healthy OHIO this year by giving eligible participants a Max Buzz™ activity tracker if they can demonstrate that access to a tracker would help them along their wellness journey,” she said.

A limited number of Max Buzz™ devices are available at no-cost to Virgin Pulse participants at all OHIO campuses this fall. A Max Buzz request form must be submitted to be considered for one of the trackers, which will be given away at random throughout the fall semester. More details about the Max Buzz™ program can be found online.

In addition to engagement with Virgin Pulse this fall, regional campus employees and spouses/partners have the opportunity to participate in wellness related programming and education offered to them by their campus’ Wellness Champion. Any regional campus employee interested in volunteering to serve as a Wellness Champion on their campus can do so by completing the online Wellness Champion Application.

Regional campus biometric health screenings will occur in the Spring semester.

Additional details about Healthy OHIO are available online at ohio.edu/wellworks.

WellWorks, an initiative of OHIO’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, offers a wide array of wellness services to Ohio University employees as well as the surrounding area. From massage to nutrition to personal training, we have your wellness needs covered. To request accommodations to fully participate in any of our programs, please contact Annie Laurie Cadmus at cadmus@ohio.edu, 740.593.9458.