At Northwest, employee wellness (mind, body and spirit) is of the utmost importance.
Summer MoveSpring App Challenge
We’re currently enjoying a trek through six U.S. National Parks as we get in our steps, miles and movement. Make sure to check out the Exercise page below, as it’s not too late to sign-up and join in on the fun!
Bearcat Family 5K
Save the Date! - September 7th, 2024: This is the day we will be hosting our Second Annual Bearcat Family 5K on the Bearcat Trail. Bring your family and enjoy fitness camaraderie with colleagues. Employees will receive a free long sleeve race day shirt for participation. For more information, visit Exercise.
Wondr
With rolling enrollment, it’s not too late to sign-up & participate in this program. For more details and to register, visit Wondr.
One-on-One
And lastly, as Dr. Van Buren has taken a position in a family medicine clinic out of state, she is now working remotely and thus meetings and consultations with her have been shifted to an online format. She offers 30-minute consultations to Northwest employees who have questions or concerns regarding the benefits of their BCBS insurance plan and/or questions/concerns regarding their overall health and well-being.
Reach out if you’re struggling to make heads or tails of new medical information, understand a diagnosis or interpret lab results. Dr. Van Buren is happy to provide general medical information and assist you in creating a list of questions to bring to your next PCP or specialist appointment.
“I am very excited to announce a new addition to the Northwest HR Wellness Program for 2024. Employees who currently hold a BCBS insurance plan are eligible to participate in the Wondr program at no cost to them.
As we roll into the fall semester, I am working remotely. As always, I am here to support employees in 1-on-1 consultations every Wednesday and Friday.”
Employee Assistance ProgramAbility Assist Counseling Services
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Includes up to three face-to-face counseling sessions per occurrence per year. Call 800.964.3577 |
Mindful By Blue KC |
Available 24/7 |
Therapy Assistance Online / TAO |
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Emergency/Crisis |
On-call 24/7 Holly McMillen (embedded crisis counselor) |
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
Available 24/7 |
Nodaway County Health Center |
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