Free flu shots offered across campus

October 14, 2016

University Relations

The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center will provide flu shots on campus during the last two weeks of October.

The shots are free to employees, spouses and students, courtesy of the health center and the UA Choice Health Plan.

Getting a shot is one step that an employee can take toward receiving a $600 rebate on health insurance costs through the employee wellness incentive program.

Times and locations are below:

• Oct. 18, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Moore, Bartlett, Skarland Complex lobby


• Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., International Arctic Research Center lobby


• Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,  Wood Center upper level


• Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Butrovich 109 (regents' conference room)


• Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m., Community and Technical College downtown building, Ruth Lister Student Gathering Area


• Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Facilities Services hallway

The $600 health insurance rebate is available to employees who earn enough points. Spouses and financially interdependent partners are also eligible.

To earn the incentive:

1. Complete your personal health assessment at https://www.alaska.edu/benefits/wellness/.


2. Complete your biometric screening through your own healthcare provider, Quest patient service center, or an on-site screening.


3. Earn five points by doing any combination of the following:

• Record your physical activity using Connected! (pdf)


• Attest that you don't use tobacco.


• Complete university-sponsored worksite health challenges.


• Take online classes and on-site education sessions.


• Receive lifestyle coaching.


• Make an annual wellness visit to your physician.


• Get an adult immunization (the flu shot qualifies).


• Get a dental exam.


• Get a vision exam.

For information about flu shots, call the health center at 474-7043. For information about the university's wellness program, contact Sara Rodewald, or call 907-450-8203. Rodewald will also be on-site at the flu clinics.