Health and Fitness 
HR news: How to minimize the spread of H1N1(1)
In a memo to FIU employees, Vice President of Human Resources Jaffus Hardrick addresses concerns faculty and staff may have regarding H1N1:
As the H1N1 influenza continues circulating worldwide, health officials anticipate cases will keep increasing in the United States during the upcoming flu season. Florida International University is committed to minimizing the risk to the [...]
FIU staff share their success on HealthMiles program
Participants are shedding pounds, lowering their blood pressure, improving their fitness and cashing in.
By Sissi Aguila
Earlier this year, 20 FIU staff members were asked to participate in the Virgin HealthMiles program. The plan was to measure their physical activity, monitor their health and motivate them with up to $300 in rewards. The results were resounding: [...]
Team FIU defeats FSU and USF in HealthMiles Collegiate Challenge
FIU staff left their competitors in the dust and claimed a $6,000 credit for the Virgin HealthMiles Rewards program as their prize. The HealthMiles pilot program will continue this summer. Full-time, benefits-eligible employees who are interested can sign up here. Win cool rewards for being active and healthy!
Team FIU (Carlos Flores, Idorys Calvo, Yelenia [...]
Building a healthier life one step at a time
FIU employees participating in a pilot rewards program designed to encourage a more active, healthier lifestyle have formed Team FIU and will compete in the Florida Collegiate Challenge against FSU and USF, April 29 to May 20. You can follow their progress every step of the way. FIU employees are invited to take the two-question poll at the end of this article indicating your [...]