The University of Chicago is committed to providing health promotion and wellness programs that will enhance the general well-being and quality of life for you and your family. 

Eligibility

All faculty and staff can access and utilize the various resources that the University offers through the four active health plans.  However, for full Wellness and Health Promotion services with each of the health plan vendors, only plan members can access the full range of services offered.

Wellness Programs

Well onTarget (Maroon PPO, Maroon Savings Choice, and HMO Illinois): Well onTarget is your 24/7 virtual resource for the support you need to make healthy choices.

• Well on Target

Wondr Health (Maroon PPO, Maroon Savings Choice, and HMO Illinois): Wondr Health is an easy, online weight loss program that teaches clinically-proven healthy habits.

• www.wondrhealth.com/uchicago

Teladoc Health (Maroon PPO and Maroon Savings Choice): Teladoc Health provides you with a better way to manage diabetes and high blood pressure.

• www.TeladocHealth.com

Hinge Health (Maroon PPO, Maroon Savings Choice, and UCHP): Hinge Health is a 12-week coach-led program designed to reduce your back and joint pain.

• BCBS: www.hingehealth.com/uchicago

• UCHP: www.hingehealth.com/find/aetna/ 

Wellbeing Highlights

Wellness Guidelines - Annual Calendar

• Adult Recommendations
• Children Recommendations

Colorectal Awareness & Prevention

• Prevention and Early Detection

Tips for Heart Health

• Six Tips for a Healthy Heart
• Ways to Love Your Heart
• Signs of a Silent Heart Attack

Stress Awareness

• Laughing is Good For You
• Laughter Beats Back Stress
• Better Mental Health
• Secrets for a Longer, Healthier Life
• Walking Benefits

Men's Health Awareness

• How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health
• Exploring Testosterone Therapy

Skin Cancer Screening & Prevention

• Protecting Your Skin
• Screening for Skin Cancer

Heart-Healthy Recipes

• Heart Healthy Dishes Influenced by African Cuisine
• Heart Healthy Dinners
• For the Love of Dark Chocolate
• Greek-Style Chicken with Lemon-Pistachio Rice

Benefits and Health Fair

The University of Chicago sponsors an annual Benefits and Health Fair as part of the open enrollment activities each fall.  The majority of the University's benefit vendors participate in this event and employees who attend are able to have their individual questions answered directly from plan representatives.

Flu Vaccination Clinics

Do your part to be flu smart! UChicago Student Wellness, in collaboration with Human Resources, offers free flu vaccines at the Student Wellness Center for Faculty, Academic, Staff and Students with a University ID.

You are required to have an appointment to receive a flu vaccination. For more information, information or to schedule an appointment please visit UChicago Student Wellness Flu Vaccine Clinics. To save time during your appointment, please bring two (2) copies of your completed Informed Consent to your appointment.  

Can’t make it to campus? We have made it easier than ever for you to receive your flu vaccine. Eligibility is dependent on your medical plan.

• Alternative Flu Vaccine Options for Academics and Staff