Wellness Pledge

2022 Wellness Pledge screening requirements:

1. Screenings must be filed through Murray State University insurance.

2. Screenings must take place between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022.

3. Proof of preventive screenings will be obtained through name only reports from Murray State benefit vendors.

Acceptable preventive screenings 

• Annual wellness visit

• Cervical cancer screening (women's exam)

• Cholesterol screening

• Colon cancer screening

• *Dental examination
  Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan if using vision screening

• Dermatology skin screening

• Diabetes screening (fasting glucose)

• Heel scan bone density screening

• Mammogram

• Prostate cancer screening (PSA)

• *Vision screening
  Must carry Murray State insurance for wellness pledge screening, can use health plan if using vision screening.

• Must complete a minimum of three calls.

• Get started online or call 877.252.8410.

• Make sure a minimum of three calls are completed within the same Phase to receive credit.

• Racer Wellness will receive a name only report for Wellness Pledge credit.

• Challenges that fit in the time frame for Phase 1 will count as sanctioned events for the Pledge.

• Name only reports will be sent to Racer Wellness to confirm completion of challenges for the Wellness Pledge. 

• 2022 Healthy Lifestyles Challenge Schedule

• Assessment provided by Healthy Lifestyles that will provide you with a well-rounded assessment of your well-being.

• The Real Age Test is on the Healthy Lifestyles website. 

• Racer Wellness will receive a monthly report a name only for Wellness Pledge credit.

• Freedom From Smoking courses are offered locally and completion of the course will count for a sanctioned event.

• Racer Wellness must receive documentation of completion from the course instructor.

Complete one of the many available soft skills courses on the Wayne Corporation website.

1. Access the Wayne Corporation website, login or create a login and click on “soft skills courses”.

2. Submit the certificate of completion (generated at the end) to msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu for Wellness Pledge credit.

TAO Connect is a suite of online resources available to faculty and staff.  Enroll using your Murray State email adderess. 

1. Click on "Browse All Content".

2. Choose the module you would like to listen to and complete.

3. Submit the certicificate of completion (generated at the end) to msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu for Wellness Pledge credit. 

• Print out blood donation form.
• Fill out and have signed by a representative at your blood donation site.
• Submit form to Racer Wellness:
  • Email: msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu
  • Fax: 270.809.4364
  • Campus Mail: 412 Sparks Hall 

The study consists of a 5-week intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 different hydration reminders to encourage water intake.  Participants will monitor their water intake and hydration levels as well as certain physical health factors affected by hydration.  The purpose of the study is to better understand the unique water requirements for optimal mental and physical performance in healthy women. 

• You may be eligible to participate if:
  • You are a female between 19-50 years of age
  • Have no known metabolic or renal disease
  • Are not taking blood pressure medication or other medication / supplement with a diuretic
  • You own an Apple or Android smartphone
  • You own a personal fitness device (e.g., Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, etc)
  • You own or have access to a personal water bottle

• If interested, please email Dr. Brenda Reeves (breeves3@murraystate.edu) or Dr. Lauren Roberson (lroberson7@murraystate.edu) by Friday, February 4, 2022.
• The study is limited to 45 participants. 
• The study must be completed in full to receive Racer Wellness credit. A list will be sent to Racer Wellness upon completion of the program.

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Kentucky Cancer Program - Prevention and Screenings

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm 

• Please join Angie Timmons, Kentucky Cancer Program, as she discusses the importance of regular screenings for the purpose of preventing cancer and disease. 
• Please click HERE to register for the Lunch and Learn. You will receive the Zoom link the morning of the event via email. 

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Nutrition - Meal Planning and Prepping

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 12:00pm - 12:45pm

• Please join Katie Ullery, KY District Campus Dietician, as she discusses meal planning and preparation. 
• A registration link will be posted here closer to the event and you will receive the Zoom link the morning of the event via email. 

• Must complete a minimum of three calls.

• Get started online or call 877.252.8410.

• Make sure a minimum of three calls are completed within the same Phase to receive credit.

• Racer Wellness will receive a name only report for Wellness Pledge credit.

• Challenges that fit in the time frame for Phase 2 will count as sanctioned events for the Pledge.

• Name only reports will be sent to Racer Wellness to confirm completion of challenges for the Wellness Pledge.

• Assessment provided by Healthy Lifestyles that will provide you with a well-rounded assessment of your well-being.

• The Real Age Test is on the Healthy Lifestyles website.

• Racer Wellness will receive a monthly report a name only for Wellness Pledge credit.

• Freedom From Smoking courses are offered locally and completion of the course will count for a sanctioned event.

• Racer Wellness must receive documentation of completion from the course instructor.

Complete one of the many available soft skills courses on the Wayne Corporation website.

1. Access the Wayne Corporation website, login or create a login and click on “soft skills courses”.

2. Submit the certificate of completion (generated at the end) to msu.racerwellness@murraystate.edu for Wellness Pledge credit.