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Duke HR News - 2007 Archive

December 17, 2007
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from January to June, 2008. L&OD offers workshops to Duke employees in the areas of computer technology as well as management and work skills development.

December 17, 2007
Payroll deductions for 2008 health, dental, and vision care premiums will begin in December 2007 for faculty and staff who elected to participate in the plans for the coming year.

December 17, 2007
Winners of the Diversity Award and Teamwork Award for 2007 were honored by Duke University and Health System leaders during a recent luncheon.

December 10, 2007
In 2007, Duke was named as a best place to work by several publications and organizations representing a diverse range of interests, from family-friendly and preventive health to the needs of IT professionals and academic researchers.

December 10, 2007
This year's Duke suncatcher is more meaningful than ever, not only because of what it represents and the work that went into creating it, but because for the first time, it was designed by a Duke staff member.

November 27, 2007
With parties, gifts of food, and dinners, it is especially hard to lose weight or even not gain weight during the holidays. LIVE FOR LIFE suggests Ten Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.

November 27, 2007
It's not unusual to feel out-of-sync with what we think the holidays "ought" to be. These tips from Personal Assistance Service may help pick up your spirits and see you through the upcoming season.

November 26, 2007
Forget about the Grinch and get in the holiday spirit by attending one of Duke's holiday parties.

November 18, 2007
Pledges will be accepted until February 28, 2008, to count towards the 2007 United Way Duke Partnership Campaign.

November 18, 2007
Duke has released the 2008 holiday schedule for faculty and staff.

November 12, 2007
Join the Maintain Don't Gain program and resolve to sustain your weight over the holidays this year.

November 12, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called When it Rains it Pours: Managing During Times of Extreme Stress on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

November 8, 2007
Enter the Eat Wise and Exercise (formerly Eat Smart Move More at Duke) essay contest to win an individual or group lifestyle makeover sponsored by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee health promotion program.
• Submit an Individual Essay | • Submit a Group Essay

November 5, 2007
Join thousands of smokers pledging to quit for at least one day on Thursday, November 15 — the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout 2007!

November 5, 2007
Duke has developed a web site that lists child care providers available for your school-aged child.

October 29, 2007
The Duke Run/Walk Club will host a workshop on hydration and the successful maintenance of exercise habits on Tuesday, November 6 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium.

October 29, 2007
Join the Maintain Don't Gain program and resolve to sustain your weight over the holidays this year.

October 22, 2007
Want to quit smoking, lose weight or find out if your blood pressure is too high? Come get help with improving your health at the "Feel Like A Million" Health Fair on Thursday, October 25 at Durham Regional Hospital and Thursday, November 8 at the Searle Center.

October 22, 2007
Duke will soon introduce a new web site that needs a name that reflects its purpose, content, and audience. The first person to submit the name that is chosen will win a new iPod touch. Submit suggestions by November 30.

October 15, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called Turn the Clock Back: Making Lifestyle Changes to Reduce the Risk of Type II Diabetes on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

October 8, 2007
Faculty and staff can now receive free flu vaccine shots at the Employee and Occupational Health & Wellness clinic and at other locations around Duke.

October 8, 2007
After graduating from the First Time Supervisors program in 2006, Mitzi Scarlett gained the tools, knowledge and resources she needed to become a supervisor.

October 8, 2007
Durham Regional Hospital is one of 50 companies in the U.S. to be named AARP 2007 Best Employers for Workers over 50.

October 8, 2007
By participating in the Start! Triangle Heart Walk on Sunday, October 21 you can help Duke Medicine save even more lives through research and education.

October 1, 2007
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your health, dental, vision, and reimbursement account benefit selections and make any changes necessary to ensure your choices continue to meet your needs.

October 1, 2007
Earlier this year Duke HR put out a call for photos from faculty and staff that could be used to promote our health benefits under the theme "Why is your health important to you?" The response was tremendous. • Runners Up Slideshow

September 26, 2007
The 2007 United Way Duke Partnership Campaign begins September 24 with goals of increasing both participation and pledges from last year. Please note: due to new IRS tax regulations, a pledge must be submitted each year to continue your pledge.
• Duke Employee Contributions Help Those in Need

September 26, 2007
Help raise money and awareness for fighting Asthma by attending the 2007 Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

September 26, 2007
The Duke Run/Walk Club will host a workshop on the prevention and treatment of running and walking injuries on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The workshop will be led by Alexis Wright, physical therapist with Duke Physical Therapy.

September 17, 2007
For the sixth consecutive year, Duke University and Health System has been named as one of the top family-friendly workplaces in North Carolina by Carolina Parent magazine.

September 17, 2007
In celebration of the harvest, the Duke Farmers Market will end the 2007 season with a Harvest Festival on Friday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August 31, 2007
In 2008, Duke is introducing a new Health Care Card, administered through WageWorks®, that will pay for many eligible health care expenses at the point of sale using funds from an employee's reimbursement account.

August 31, 2007
Save money while enjoying thrilling rides and mouthwatering foods at the N.C. State Fair through Duke-negotiated advance tickets on Sept. 13-14.

August 31, 2007
Open enrollment, the time to select or make changes to health insurance plans, as well as vision, dental and reimbursement benefits, begins October 1 and runs through October 17.
• Attend an Information Session

August 27, 2007
Starting Tuesday, September 4, the Duke Run/Walk Club will offer free, monthly workshops on topics such as running and walking techniques, injury prevention, nutrition and training during the off-season. The first workshop will be hosted by former Duke men's track and cross country coach Al Buehler.

August 27, 2007
Duke is accepting nominations for the Diversity Award until September 7. Nominations for the Teamwork Award will be accepted until September 14.

August 2, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called Seeing the Point: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Acupuncture on Thursday, August 16 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

July 30, 2007
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from September - December. L&OD offers workshops to Duke employees in the areas of computer technology as well as management and work skills development.

July 30, 2007
Lace up your walking shoes and help make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke by signing up today to be a team captain for the Start! Triangle Heart Walk on October 21 in RTP.

July 16, 2007
Have fun while getting fit with the Duke Run/Walk Club. This 12-week program of walking and running includes cardiovascular training for all fitness levels, from new exercisers and beginning runners to those training for 5K events.

July 16, 2007
Duke HR is seeking cute, interesting and creative photos from faculty and staff to help promote its health benefits this year. Send us a photo and tell us how it represents why your health is important to you. All winners receive a healthy reward, and one grand prize winner will receive a weekend stay for two at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville.

July 9, 2007
Duke faculty and staff who refer a nurse to work at Duke University Health System are eligible for a $5,000 award. Now is the perfect time to act because on July 29-30, Duke Medicine will host a national Nursing Expo that will offer registered nurses an inside look into one of the country's leading health care institutions.

June 26, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called Clearing Up Your Arteries: How to Improve Your Cholesterol Level on Thursday, July 19 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

June 26, 2007
Come to the Duke Farmers Market on July 6 to celebrate Tobacco Independence Week and learn how to help yourself and others to quit using tobacco. Information will be available about tobacco cessation resources at Duke and employees can get free blood pressure and carbon monoxide tests at the market.
• Calling former tobacco users — Inspire Others to Quit

June 11, 2007
Beginning June 18 through the rest of the year, Duke employees participating in a LIVE FOR LIFE tobacco cessation program and enrolled in a Duke Health Plan, can get select smoking cessation prescription drugs with no co-pay for up to a three month supply.

June 4, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called Making the Most of Your Office Visit on Thursday, June 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

June 4, 2007
Duke has released a summer version of the Babysitting & Elder Care Guide, which lists the names of Duke students, employees, their family members, and alumni who are available to provide child care and elder care.

May 21, 2007
This hurricane season, in addition to checking your radio, flashlight and supply of batteries, be sure to review Duke's severe weather/emergency conditions policy to understand your role in helping to ensure the protection, safety and health of all patients, students, staff and faculty.

May 21, 2007
As part of compliance with federal regulations, Duke is required to notify all employees annually of its substance abuse policy and available resources.

April 30, 2007
Every year Duke takes time to honor the contributions and service of faculty and staff during a weeklong celebration. This year, Duke Appreciation 2007 will include events throughout the month of May to create more opportunities for recognition and celebration.

April 30, 2007
With the help of a Duke smoking cessation program, Michael Jamison has reduced the amount of nicotine entering his body, cutting the number of cigarettes he smokes in half.
• Kicking the Habit with Help from HR

April 20, 2007
In an effort to help Duke staff and their families plan for the financial future, Human Resources is offering a broad range of free workshops Monday, May 14 - Thursday, May 17 during Financial Fitness Week.

April 20, 2007
Come and enjoy the next Duke Farmers' Market on Friday, April 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in front of the Medical Center Bookstore.

April 20, 2007
Duke employees can receive a HealthCheck - a FREE 30-minute personal health assessment that measures cholesterol, blood pressure, height and weight. See the LIVE FOR LIFE Calendar for times & locations.

April 18, 2007
Duke's Chancellor for Health Affairs Victor Dzau is inviting all employees to wear sneakers on April 25 as part of Start!, a new national movement sponsored by the American Heart Association that encourages employees to live longer, stronger lives through a comprehensive walking and nutrition program.

April 16, 2007
LIVE FOR LIFE welcomes you for yoga classes on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 4 through June 22. Classes will be held in Duke South Clinic, Green Zone, Room M422 and the cost is $30.00 for 8 classes. Registration is required.

April 9, 2007
Celebrate the opening of the seventh season of the Duke Farmers' Market on Friday, April 13, with live music, good food and a 13-foot-tall, 15-foot-long shopping cart. The Got to be NC Big Cart, a shopping cart with a Chevrolet 396 V-8 engine, will be on display at the market, which will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 2, 2007
Faculty and staff enrolled in health or dependent care reimbursement accounts for 2006 (January 1 through December 31, 2006) must submit all claims by April 15 for reimbursement.

April 2, 2007
Learning & Organization Development has released their new course schedule for workshops from May - August. L&OD offers workshops to Duke employees in the areas of computer technology, professional development and management development.

March 26, 2007
See how the winner of the Individual Lifestyle Makeover, Joyce Fullwood, and the winners of the Departmental Lifestyle Makeover, Lincoln Pharmacy, fared in the Eat Smart Move More at Duke program.

March 19, 2007
Parents working at Duke now have even more opportunities for child care with the expansion of the Duke Child Care Partnership (DCCP). In addition, Duke has added new child caregivers to the Care Connection Provider Network.

March 19, 2007
Need help to quit smoking? Attend a smoking cessation class at Duke Raleigh Hospital or the Duke School of Nursing starting in April.

February 26, 2007
Have fun while getting fit with the Duke Run/Walk Club. Offered each spring and fall, this 12-week program of walking and running includes cardiovascular training for all fitness levels, from new exercisers and beginning runners to those training for 5k events.

February 26, 2007
Robert Bullard, a leading figure on issues of race and environmental justice, will speak at Duke University Wednesday, Feb. 28, about how pollution disproportionately affects racial minorities.

February 19, 2007
Duke has updated the referral guide which lists the names of Duke students, employees, their family members, and alumni who are available to provide child care and elder care.

February 12, 2007
The 2006 United Way Duke Partnership Campaign reached the goal of raising $1 million.

February 2, 2007
Duke has compiled a list of summer camps and programs that are taking place in Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties. The list includes athletic and academic camps sponsored by Duke as well as other arts and recreation camps in the area.

February 2, 2007
Nominations for the 2007 Presidential Awards must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2007.

February 2, 2007
Duke Prospective Health will host a free seminar called Childhood Obesity - The Challenge for Today's Family on Thursday, February 15 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

February 2, 2007
Register now for the Professional Development Institute Book Club which meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Teer House, 4019 N Roxboro Street, from noon to 1 p.m.

January 26, 2007
Do more than think about healthy resolutions - take action and join the Duke Fitness Club through LIVE FOR LIFE. The club has expanded to provide more options in the area. The Duke Fitness Club allows faculty, staff, retirees and family members to join local fitness facilities at discount membership rates.

January 26, 2007
Watch a video about the benefits of the Duke Prospective Health program. (Real Player required)

January 26, 2007
Ernest "D.J." Burroughs believes the experience and knowledge he's gaining in the Professional Development Institute's Office Staff Development classes will help him succeed.

January 11, 2007
LIVE FOR LIFE welcomes you for yoga classes on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. January 12th through March 2nd. Classes will be held in Duke South Clinic, Green Zone, Room M422 and the cost is $30.00 for 8 classes. Registration is required.

January 4, 2007
The 2006 W-2 forms for all active hourly-paid staff will be mailed to the department payroll representatives no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2007.