UA On-Site Biometric Screenings will be held in Fairbanks and Anchorage

November 16, 2019

UA employees in Fairbanks and Anchorage will have an opportunity for on-site biometric screenings in early December. These screenings are available to all employees, spouses and financially interdependent partners who are enrolled in the UA Choice health plan.

Maintain Don't Gain Challenge starts Nov. 20

November 16, 2019

Sometimes being healthy isn’t about losing a bunch of weight or dropping 4 dress or pant sizes. Sometimes all we really need to do is just stay right where we are. That’s the goal of our Maintain Don't Gain Challenge! This is the favorite wellness challenge for UA health plan members. This six-week challenge will last from Thanksgiving through New Year’s – weigh in on November 20th and again on January 7th.

Campus offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

November 01, 2019

Most University of Alaska offices will be closed Nov. 28-Dec. 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Essential student and campus services will remain staffed.

UA provides free travel, legal and legacy planning assistance as part of life insurance benefit

October 31, 2019

UA employees have automatic access to a suite of additional resources from our friends at Securian Financial, the company that provides our life insurance benefit. UA employees covered under our group life insurance program can access these resources as needed. These include the opportunity to create a will, financial wellness resources and much more!

Presentation on free travel, legal and legacy planning assistance

October 31, 2019

Watch this presentation for more about the automatic access UA employees have to a suite of additional resources from our friends at Securian Financial, the company that provides our life insurance benefit. UA employees covered under our group life insurance program can access these resources as needed. There is no additional fee or enrollment. And these programs are available to spouses and insurance-eligible children even if they are not covered under the life insurance program.

Wellness rebate is coming soon!

October 31, 2019

The FY20 wellness rebate is coming soon! For employees and spouses who completed the FY19 program by April 30, 2019, the wellness rebate will be paid out on the R23 paycheck, paid on November 8.

Live a happier, healthier life with help from Employee Assistance Program

October 18, 2019

When the stress of daily living gets you down the Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) qualified professionals are a lifeline to help you go from distress to peace and well being. This free service helps University of Alaska employees and their families live healthier and more balanced lives. These free services are completely confidential and can be easily accessed 24/7, offering you around-the-clock assistance for all of life's personal and professional challenges.

Employee Assistance Program helps with legal and financial challenges

October 18, 2019

From locating child care facilities, to legal assistance, and financial challenges, Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is only a phone call away. The program's qualified professionals are here to help University of Alaska employees and their families at no cost. These services are completely confidential and can be easily accessed 24/7, offering around-the-clock assistance for all of life's challenges.

UA Human Resources is here for you

October 15, 2019

Do you have Human Resources (HR) questions? Here's how to get answers. Start with your department HR representative. Depending on your department they may be referred to as a Personnel/Payroll Assistant, Cost Center Clerk, or HR Coordinator.

Your new wellness program manager and coach: Victoria Carver

October 14, 2019

Hi, I am Victoria Carver, your new on-site wellness coach. I have always had a passion for healthcare, but it wasn't until I graduated from college that my journey into wellness began. I started training for triathlons and went from couch to Ironman in a year and a half. I was so amazed at how much my life benefited through healthy eating and exercise that I completely changed the course of my career. Where I always thought I would attend medical school; I decided instead to pursue a master's degree in Public Health through the University of North Texas' Health Science Center. I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to helping others reach their health and wellness potential on a larger scale than traditional medicine could offer.