Health & Wellness Employee Orientation Live, learn & thrive wellness.nmsu

1. Health & Wellness Employee Orientation Live, learn & thrive wellness.nmsu.edu NMSU promotes wellness of the body, mind, and spirit and tangibly supports a culture in which all community members understand, value, and make healthy lifestyle choices.

2. Aggie Health & Wellness Center Services available to NMSU employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Treatment and case management for workers compensation patients Vaccinations for employees who have the potential for exposure to blood and other infectious diseases based on their job assignment or research compliance Review and completion of required medical clearance forms for NMSU research and employment purposes NMSU business related travel immunization services for individuals traveling abroad Over the counter (OTC) medication for purchase The AHAWC is open M-F from 8am-5pm. The center observes all university closures.

3. Work Related Injuries & Illness If you are injured at work, you do not need to be on the NMSU health plan to receive medical care at the Aggie Health and Wellness Center. In fact, NMSU recommends that an injured employee see a AH&WC provider first for all medical care and for any specialist referrals for a work related injury. Exceptions are: • Need for emergency hospital care • Serious injury that occurs after AH&WC clinic hours • Injury that occurs outside Las Cruces area Important information for injured workers: • Any on the job injury should be reported immediately to a supervisor • The AH&WC has a workers comp specialist to assist employee with necessary paperwork, if outside Las Cruces give to supervisor or local HR Representative • All paperwork, medical reports, return to work slips must be given to supervisor and WC Specialist • Every claim will be investigated by the WC Specialist and the Risk Management Division. If the claim is accepted, payment will be made for anything directly related to the on-the-job injury. If the claim is denied, the injured employee is responsible for medical expenses.

4. Employee Assistance Program • EAP provides confidential counseling for faculty and staff experiencing personal and work related issues affecting their job performance. Faculty and staff experiencing issues with alcohol or drug abuse are encouraged to contact us. A faculty and staff's spouse or domestic partner are also eligible for services. There is no cost for counseling. EAP services are located at the Aggie Health and Wellness Center. • EAP is a short term counseling and referral service. Employee issues that require long term treatment will be referred to appropriate community resources. EAP may provide post-treatment follow-up services as needed.

5. NMSU Aggie Cupboard • Food Pantry for Students, Faculty, and Staff • Non-perishable goods; each clients receives a bag of food approx. 13 LBS • Open Twice a week Fall & Spring: Tues 11am-1:30pm & Thurs 3pm-6pm • Open once a week in Summer: Thurs 3pm-6pm • Clients can visit Cupboard once per week • Mobile Food Pantry • Perishable goods: fruit, veggies, bread, meat, milk, yogurt • 4th Tuesday of every month • Preciado Park • Donate • Payroll deduction- choose Aggie Cupboard- Las Cruces campus • Perishable goods/food drives • 906 Gregg St • aggiecupboard@nmsu.eduor Meg Long meglong@nmsu.edu

7. Membership Pricing

8. Questions? wellness.nmsu.edu 646-1512 aggiefit@nmsu.edu 646-2907