Take Charge of Your Health – Connect with System-wide and Local Resources

UC continues to offer a wide range of wellness resources for 2010.

This includes access to the StayWell Health Management program, which features an annual health assessment, online health resources, interactive tools, and wellness coaching. The StayWell program is available to those enrolled in UC medical plans except Kaiser.

UC Kaiser Permanente members and their family members aged 18 and older may take a free health assessment through Kaiser's HealthWorks program. (No incentive is being offered for participation in the Kaiser Healthworks program in 2010)

Employees represented by some UC unions are not eligible for StayWell because participation has not been agreed to on behalf of their members during the collective bargaining process. (A list of participating bargaining units can be found here.

A key first step in your wellness and making positive lifestyle changes is taking a health assessment — online or on paper. Again in 2010, StayWell will offer an incentive for completing an online or paper health assessment. Employees will receive a $100 gift certificate and spouses/domestic partners a $50 certificate if they complete the health assessment by April 15.

UCSF Wellness Web Portal Launches

Stay abreast of all UCSF wellness news and programs – visit the UCSF Wellness Web Portal often for timely updates.

The UCSF Walking Program Continues to Expand

Enjoy regular neighborhood walks with other UCSF employees and still have time to eat your lunch. Walking is a proven way to get in shape, improve health and relieve stress. All fitness levels are welcome.

Parnassus

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-12:35 pm

Meet at Parnassus Central Desk

500 Parnassus Ave.

Laurel Heights

Wednesdays, 12:00-12:35 pm

Meet at the Laurel Heights Lobby

220 Montgomery

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-12:45 pm

Meet at Pine Street entrance to 220 Montgomery

(back stairway)

China Basin

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00-12:30 pm

Meet at the courtyard, outside of Lobby 6

185 Berry Street

Mission Center Building (Starts Monday 11/9)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

12:00-12:35 pm

Meet at the main entrance

San Francisco General Hospital

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:45 pm

Meet at the Comfort Garden, between buildings 80 and 90

Interested in starting a walking group at your location?

It’s easy! Please e-mail: lauren.cox@ucsf.edu