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Caring for Our Common Home
Quarterly Wellness Newsletter
October 2025

As autumn settles in, we’re embracing the season of reflection, renewal, and readiness. This quarter’s updates highlight our continued commitment to employee wellbeing, operational clarity, and inclusive engagement. Inside, you’ll find important reminders about wellness incentives, policy updates, and upcoming events designed to support you—professionally and personally.

WHAT'S NEW?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Visit TIAA

Virtual Wellness Conferences  -  ^{coming soon!}

In partnership with Acentra, Loyola's employee assistance program (EAP) provider, Office of People & Culture (formerly Office of Human Resources) will offer a Virtual Wellness Conference late Fall 2025 featuring a variety of topics encouraging wellbeing. Registration details and more information coming soon!

Zombie Walking Challenge 

Grab your walking shoes and join your colleagues for our spooktacular two-week step challenge! Whether you're in it for the movement, the team spirit, or the undead bragging rights, this is your chance to get active and have fun.  From October 20, 2025  –  October 31, 2025, we’ll be tracking steps, building camaraderie, and adding a festive twist to your wellness routine — just in time for Halloween. Registration details coming soon — stay tuned!

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    Loyola Wellness Community

Be healthy, active, and inspired. Loyola's Recreation and Wellness department offers to support physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and overall lifestyle—through group classes, wellness programs, outdoor adventures, and more.

  Spiritual Wellness  

Explore spiritual wellness through reflection, faith, and connection. Loyola’s Campus Ministry offers opportunities for prayer, retreats, service, and community  - welcoming all backgrounds and beliefs. Discover resources that support your journey toward meaning, purpose, and belonging. 

 

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Wellness Incentives for Cigna Members   

• Don't forget to complete your online Health Assessment before midnight on 10/31/25.
• Make sure you've completed your annual preventative exam (physical or wellness exam) within the last 12 months.
• Click a link below to get started.
  
  

                    myCigna                       Wellness/Non-Wellness Premiums                  Loyola Wellness           

 

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Employee Assistance Program     

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) managed by Acentra Health, offers all benefits-eligible employees and their family members free, confidential support, 24/7, 365 days a year at 800-765-0770 or EAPHelplink. Use company code "LOYOLA". 


EAP Tip Sheets and Webinars  

Enjoy themed Tip Sheets and Webinars every month! Get practical insights and strategies for thriving at work and home. Click a month below to get started.

 

EAP Podcast Series   🎙️

Quick insights, real support. Each episode offers practical tips and guidance to help you navigate life’s challenges—stress, relationships, finances, and more. Tune in and take a moment for your well-being.

 

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Health Tools and Resources    

Take charge of your health with Cigna’s online tools and resources. From finding in-network providers to tracking claims, exploring wellness programs, and accessing virtual care, Cigna makes it easy to stay informed and supported—anytime, anywhere. 

• myCigna: Online portal for enrolled employees and their covered spouse or domestic partner
• Behavioral Health Programs: Dashboard to all behavioral health programs
• Happify:  Science-based games and activities that are designed to help defeat negative thoughts,  reduce stress and anxiety, increase mindfulness and emotional well-being
• iPrevail:  Interactive lessons, 1:1 coaching, support communities and online wellness activities to help overcome anxiety, loneliness, depression, and stress and to build resilience and positivity
• Knowledge Library:  Explore this library for education and resources to manage stress, explore wellness webcasts, learn about self-care, and much more
  

 

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Financial Well-Being @ LUMD   

Financial wellness is key to your overall well-being. Whether you're budgeting, saving, or planning for retirement, Loyola offers tools and guidance to help you make informed decisions and reduce financial stress. Explore resources designed to support your goals - so you can focus on what matters most.

Free Live and On-Demand Financial Webinars   

PersonalSAGE Retirement Workshop

  
          TIAA: Saving for Retirement         
             
  
                EAP: Financial Center                 
                 

Educational Benefits       

• 2026-27 Tuition Exchange and FACHEX Online Applications now available at TEP.org.
  
  
• General Tuition Remission benefits information for employees and spouse? Visit Tuition Remission page.
  

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Wellness Awareness & Activities     

October

World Financial Planning Day (1st)
National Diversity Day (first Friday)
World Teacher Day (5th)
World Mental Health Day (10th)
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (13th)
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (15th)
National First Responders Day (28th)
Emergency Nurses Week (5-11)
National Fire Prevention Week (first full week)
Customer Service Week   (first week M-F)
Bone and Joint Decade National Awareness Week (12-20)
Spiritual Care Week (19-25)
AIDs Awareness Month
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month
Bullying Prevention Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eczema Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Financial Planning Month
Halloween Safety Month (US)
National Chiropractic Health Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Retirement Security Month
National Substance Abuse Awareness Month

November

World Vegan Day (1st)
National Family Caregiver Day (1st)
International Stress Awareness Day (first Wednesday)
Guinness World Record Day (second Thursday)
World Kindness Day (13th)
International Day of Tolerance (16th)
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19th)
Humane Society Day (22nd)
National Adoption Day (Saturday of Weekend Before Thanksgiving)
Thanksgiving Day - US (23rd)
Anti Bullying Week (9-15)
National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (16-22)
National Game & Puzzle Week (20-26)
GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Week - US (23-29)

December

Cyber Monday (Monday after US Thanksgiving)
World AIDS Day (1st)
Rosa Parks Day (1st)
World Wildlife Conservation Day (4th)
International Volunteer Day (5th)
Human Rights Day (10th)
National Sobriety Day (11th)
Yoga Day (14th)
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (19th)
Christmas Eve (24th)
Christmas Day (25th)
New Years Eve (31st)
World Healing Day (31st)
Cookie Cutter Week  (1-7)
Stress-Free Holiday Preparation Week (1-7)
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (1-7)
Human Rights Week (7-13)
Gluten-free Baking Week (14-20)
Give The Gift of Sight Month
Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking Month
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (US)
Safe Toys and Gifts Month   (US)
Spiritual Literacy Month
Universal Human Rights Month


For a list of all Wellness awareness dates, visit the Wellness Calendar.

 

Disclaimer:  Content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not replace official policies or plan documents. For accurate benefits details, refer to the appropriate HR materials. Loyola is not responsible for the content or services of external websites or vendors mentioned.