Individualized
Health Planning (IHP) Sessions
Registration begins next month

Individualized Health Planning sessions (IHPs) will begin October 4. Sign up and participate in a series of six face-to-face health planning sessions with an experienced wellness consultant, who will customize a plan to help you achieve your personal health and wellness goals.

• Improve overall health • Manage weight • Reduce stress • Develop an exercise plan

IHPs are a benefit of your UA Health In Action program, provided at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Program participation is limited, and sessions fill-up fast. We offer convenient times and on-campus locations. IHPs are available to both new and past participants. Only UA Health Plan eligible employees may participate.

Congratulations! The numbers from the first two phases of the IHP program not only shows its success, but also demonstrates the measurable, positive impact on participants' health.

In the first two phases:

• 1172 unique participants tracked their biometrics.
• 74 participants lost at least 10 pounds.
• 128 participants lost at least 2 inches from their waistline.
• 82 participants decreased their blood pressure levels to normal, from at least 140/90.
• 77 participants decreased their cholesterol by at least 40 points.
• More participants were successful in other health goals.

Registration begins in September. [Learn more about IHPs.]

Nominate a Wellness Champion
It may be you, or someone you know

Congratulations to this month's Wellness Champions! Your stories inspire us all. Keep up the good work.

Bette Belanger, UAA/Mat-Su College
Brian Buechler, UAF
Abby Kosmos, UAS
Debra Gritman, UA Kodiak

Nominate a Wellness Champion. If you, or someone you know, is taking steps to improve their health, making a healthful lifestyle change, has achieved or is working towards achieving a fitness goal, or helping others improve their health, [Tell us about it.]

What is a Wellness Champion?
How do I nominate a Wellness Champion?

The University of Alaska has partnered with Wellness Initiatives Network for Alaska, Inc. (WIN for Alaska, Inc.) to provide your Wellness Program—UA Health In Action.

The goal of the program is to provide the tools needed to make good health decisions, while motivating you to take action over your health. This site has information about health, wellness, events, resources, and incentives.

Privacy Policy: WIN for Alaska, Inc. takes confidentiality seriously. Any personal or medical information collected will be protected by federal privacy rules lined out in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).