Stay on top of your health by attending a FREE on-site biometric screening in April! These screenings measure your blood pressure, height, and weight, as well as total, HDL, and LDL cholesterols, triglycerides, and blood glucose levels*. Review your results after your screening and learn steps to maintain your health.
These screenings are offered by UPMC Health Plan and are available to all faculty and staff who have UPMC coverage through the University. Health incentive credit can also be earned for this activity!
Spring Biometric Screening Dates
Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 AM, WPU Lower Lounge
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 AM, WPU Lower Lounge
Thursday, April 12, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 AM, WPU Lower Lounge
Register Today
To register, log-in via single sign-on in the Pitt Portal at my.pitt.edu. Under the My Resources drop-down menu at the top, select Human Resources. Then select MyHealth Access on the right side. Once in your MyHealth Online account, select Better Health and Wellness from the left-side menu, and then select Biometric Screening Registration.
You can also register by calling UPMC Health Plan concierge at 1-888-499-6885.
Additional Information
Who can attend these biometric screenings?
These screenings are offered by UPMC Health Plan and are available to all faculty and staff who have UPMC Health Plan coverage through the University (Panther Gold, Panther Advocate, Panther Plus, and Panther Basic).
What if I cannot attend one of the on-site biometric screening events?
If you are unable to attend an on-site event, you can schedule a screening online at a Quest Patient Service Center. Remember to use code Pitt2017 when scheduling (this code is valid through the end of this benefit year).
Do I receive a health incentive for participating?
Yes, the biometric screening is part of the Wellness for Life program. You will earn $50 on your Health Incentive Account for a biometric screening. You can only receive a credit for this activity once per benefit year.
I received a biometric screening in fall 2017. Am I able to get another one?
Yes, you can do more than one biometric screening in the same benefit year if you wish to see if your numbers have changed or improved. However, you will only receive Wellness for Life health incentive credit for one (1) screening per benefit year (July 2017 - June 2018). For example: if you had a biometric screening completed in fall 2017, you should have received a health incentive credit of $50 to your Health Incentive Account. If you take part in another screening in April 2018, you will not receive additional health incentive credit for the screening.
Am I able to receive the health incentive credit again if I already received it from doing a biometric screening in fall 2017?
No, Wellness for Life health incentive credit is only given once per activity per benefit year. Benefit years run from June through July. For example: if you had a biometric screening completed in fall 2017, you should have received a health incentive credit of $50 to your Health Incentive Account. If you take part in another screening in April 2018, you will not receive additional health incentive credit for the screening.
What are the other wellness activities that I can complete to receive credit to my Health Incentive Account?
Please review this PDF to see a full list of wellness activities and their associated reward amounts for the 2017-2018 benefit year.
I have additional questions about my benefits and coverage and/or my Wellness for Life Health Incentive Account.
Questions can be directed to the Office of Human Resources Benefits Department by calling 412-624-8160, by emailing hr-benque@pitt.edu, or by filling out this form.
*It is recommended that you fast for 12 hours before your screening (except if you are pregnant). No food or beverages, except water. If you take medication, continue to take it. The blood test is a simple fingerstick test.