Employee Wellness

Encouragement for a Health Lifestyle

The University strives to provide a work environment that encourages all employees to lead healthy lifestyles and proactively work toward improving our health. We believe fitness is important for employees in achieving good health, preventing serious disease, and better managing existing health conditions.

Prior to participating in any physical activities, please contact your Primary Care Physician for approval.

U N E employee jogging on the Biddeford Campus
A student kayaks in a river
Two U N E employees pose together after running the Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race
A man cross-country skis over a snow-covered bridge
U N E employees high-fiving during the annual fall assembly fun run

You may be interested one of the many health and wellness programs, informational resources, or scheduled wellness events:

Wellness Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Wellness Rewards Program

Active benefits-eligible employees who elect Cigna medical insurance through ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ may participate in the Cigna Healthcare Wellness Experience (PDF). Choose your wellness journey and earn rewards along the way, up to $100 annually. The Wellness Experience lets you set achievable goals by earning points for healthy activities such as completing a health assessment or a digital coaching journey. 

Get started with these simple steps:

  1. Set up your profile today on myCigna.com© or by downloading the myCigna® app.
  2. Select the Wellness tab to enroll.
  3. Go to Rewards → How to Earn to see a list of qualifying activities to earn Wellness Rewards, up to $100.
  4. Don’t forget to turn on notifications for the app to enable helpful reminders and information about upcoming opportunities — so you get the most out of your mobile experience.

The Cigna Wellness Rewards Program is available only to employees.

Fitness Facilities

Both the Biddeford and Portland campuses have fitness facilities available at no cost to all employees. Finley Recreation Center on the Portland Campus for the Health Sciences and the Campus Center in Biddeford offer wellness opportunities including:

Please contact the Biddeford Fitness Center at (207) 602-2282 or Finley Recreation Center at (207) 221-4349 with any questions.

Employee Assistance Program

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is part of a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. These resources offer confidential support, guidance, and resources that can assist you when you need a little help managing your personal life. 

Ergonomics

Our Ergonomic Work Station Information (PDF) and our Work Station Exercises (PDF) can help reduce stress on our body and help you have a more comfortable day. If you would like to request an ergonomic evaluation, please have your supervisor contact Cat Martins in HR.

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥: Tobacco and Smoke-Free

As part of our dedication to promoting a healthy environment, ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ became a 100% tobacco-free and smoke-free campus in 2014. 

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s policy makes all University campuses smoke and tobacco-free, including personal vehicles parked on ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ property. Smoking of tobacco or other substances and use of all tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere and anytime on the University campuses.