As a staff or faculty member, your wellness is vitally important to our organization! That's why HealthyU includes a wide range of benefits, programs, and services aimed at helping you enjoy greater wellness everyday.
Wellness Information
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Email: wellpower@smu.edu
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Call: 214-768-3311
The following wellness information and resources are provided to SMU employees through its wellness partners. The content will be updated monthly on this page and shared with benefits-eligible faculty and staff through the monthly HR newsletters.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
SMU's Health and Wellness Plan is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
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Cariloop provides support services for those whom may be taking care of a loved one, whether a relative, friend or neighbor! Cariloop allows you to never feel alone again when navigating through the caregiving journey by providing excellent service through their Care Coaching. Enrollment into Cariloop is as simple as dialing 972-325-5836 or visiting the site at as SMU covers this benefit for full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
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April/May 2024: Virtual Discussion: How to Balance Mental Health in a Modern Workforce (5/23 at 12 p.m. CT)
June/July 2024: Coffee Talk: How To Navigate the Challenges of Dementia and Alzheimer's Management as Caregivers (7/25 at 12 p.m. CT)
June 2024: New Cariloop Benefit: UrbanSitter
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) managed by Magellan Healthcare
The EAP is a confidential program designed to help you with your personal or workplace issues. The services offered under SMU’s employee assistance program are provided by Magellan Health Services to help you find an early resolution for your concerns.
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January 2024: Eating well for your mental health
February 2024: Common mental health issues in youth
March 2024: Financial and emotional wellbeing
April 2024: Embracing neurodiversity
May 2024: Changing perceptions
June 2024: Thriving in a multigenerational workplace
July 2024: Social media addiction
August 2024: Getting back into the groove
2023
February 2023: Healthy relationships
March 2023: Prioritizing self-care
April 2023: Financial wellbeing
June 2023: Finding joy at work
August 2023: Caring for yourself and others
September 2023: Becoming a mental health ally
October 2023: Connecting your diet and mood
November 2023: Understanding and overcoming anxiety
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January 2023: Build resolutions that make a difference
February 2023: How to create a healthy home workspace
March 2023: Take care of your heart - the rest of your body will thank you
April 2023: Customizing self-care: Your personal mental health plan
May 2023: No gym? No problem! Stay active without the expense of a gym membership
June 2023: Tips to reduce financial worry
July 2023: Self-care is more than a buzzword
August 2023: How to scale down your to-do list
September 2023: Establish a sleeping routine for more rest, more often
October 2023: Manage your long-term health with simple habits
November 2023: Focus more on your strengths and less on your weaknesses
December 2023: Walking the work-life balance tightrope
Alight Monthly Bulletins
To assist you in finding the most affordable care options, SMU has partnered with Alight. From finding doctors to getting cost estimates, Alight is here to help at no additional cost. Alight serves as your personal health care advisor. So rely on your Health Pro to make you an empowered health care consumer that takes control of health care costs. Their service is simple to use and available to you and your family.
2024
January 2024: Let's make this year your healthiest yet
April 2024: Take control of your healthcare experience
2023
January 2023: Better health ahead with help from your personal Health Pro
February 2023: Need help finding the perfect doctor?
March 2023: Don't break the bank on healthcare costs
June 2023: Lowering your prescription costs is always a win
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December 2022: The holidays can be a busy time - don't hesitate to check in on yourself