by Belinda Fontes | Oct 11, 2016 | Know, Learn
With all of the obligations in our lives, we can feel a little stretched. This presentation focuses on how to achieve an ideal balance of work and life. Optum invited you to join them on October 26th for this free webinar Do you worry too much? How common is...
by Belinda Fontes | Oct 11, 2016 | Do, Know
The Government of British Columbia has recently recognized the week of October 16 to October 22 as Healthy Workplace Week across the province! Since the average working Canadian spends about 60% of their waking hours on the job, the workplace makes for a great...
by Erika Aspen | Oct 3, 2016 | Know, Learn
Mental illness refers to various disorders in which a person’s emotions, behaviors and/or thoughts are altered in such a way that lowered daily functioning and distress occurs (Government of Canada, 2006, p. 2). The cause of mental illness is largely unknown,...
by Belinda Fontes | Oct 3, 2016 | Do, Know, Learn
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness involves having a non-judgemental, inviting awareness of the present moment. Our minds are constantly time-travelling, mulling over things that have happened in the past and planning things in the future. Mindfulness highlights the...
by Belinda Fontes | Sep 20, 2016 | Campus, Know
This month’s EFAP newsletter is now out. The topic is: Hope and help for depression: https://www.livewell.optum.com/member/toolbox/docs/2016SeptemberNewsletterEN.pdf How do I access EFAP? Access EFAP through online resources, e-counselling, telephone...
by Belinda Fontes | Sep 19, 2016 | Know
Here are some useful links and information benefits self service: UVic My Page: Update your address in your personal profile View your benefits statement and other information in employee services Pacific Blue Cross CARESnet: File electronic claims. Download claim...
