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Duke HR News - 2004 Archive

December 17, 2004
Effective January 1, Duke Urgent Care Centers will expand their hours of service to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

December 17, 2004
Beginning January 1, a 24-hour health care advice line will be available for all Duke Select and Duke Basic members.

December 14, 2004
With the additional vaccine received in recent weeks, Duke will be offering flu shots to other employees this week who meet certain criteria.

December 13, 2004
Duke University Health System is introducing a new Severe Weather Child Care pilot program beginning January 10, 2005 to provide eligible staff with quality and convenient child care when Duke's severe weather policy is activated.

December 10, 2004
It's not unusual to feel out-of-sync with what we think the holidays "ought" to be. These tips from Personal Assistance Service may help pick up your spirits and see you through the upcoming season.

December 10, 2004
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. With parties, gifts of food, and holiday dinners, it is especially hard to lose weight or even not gain weight. Remember, the holidays are for enjoying good times with friends and loved ones. During the holidays, the key is avoiding weight gain. LIVE FOR LIFE suggests Ten Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.

December 7, 2004
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced that Duke University and Health System's LIVE FOR LIFE employee health promotion program is one of eleven winners of the second annual Innovation in Prevention Awards for its Farmers Market.

December 3, 2004
Payroll deductions for 2005 health and dental care premiums will begin in December 2004 for faculty and staff who elected to participate in the health and dental plans for the coming year.

December 3, 2004
Duke has announced the 2005 holiday schedules for the campus and medical center.

November 28, 2004
Apply now for a new professional development pilot program beginning January 1 to provide reimbursement of tuition for classes taken at any accredited academic institutions outside Duke.

November 24, 2004
Come celebrate the season with the community -- and with Duke University Health System (DUHS) -- at the Light Up Durham Holiday Parade on Dec. 4.

November 22, 2004
Barry Waters, a clinical trials coordinator at DCRI, is the latest winner in the Duke Prospective Health $1,000 Harris Teeter drawing.

November 12, 2004
Come and join your fellow faculty and staff members celebrate the holidays during the annual holiday parties. 2004 holiday suncatchers will be distributed to department heads and managers November 15 - 19.

November 12, 2004
Do you want to be smoke-free in 2004? Make this year's Great American Smokeout your quit date. Stop by the LIVE FOR LIFE tables located at the Duke Hospital Atrium Cafeteria or the Duke Clinic Food Court from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on November 18 to learn more about free classes, tools, and counseling options available to Duke employees that can help you break the habit.

November 5, 2004
For the second consecutive year, the Duke Children's Campus, Duke's on-campus child care center and preschool, was awarded a five star rated license from the NC Division of Child Development.

November 5, 2004
When Alan Welch crossed the finish line of the America's Walk for Diabetes, he achieved a personal goal that began seven months ago when he began participating in the Duke Prospective Health program.

October 28, 2004
Personal Assistance Service (PAS) counselors have been helping Duke faculty and staff with a range of personal, family or work-related problems for 20 years — one person at a time. PAS is available to talk free of charge and confidentially with employees experiencing a range of personal, family or work-related problems.

October 21, 2004
Robert Walters, a resident in the dermatology division, is the latest winner in the Duke Prospective Health $1,000 Harris Teeter Giveaway drawing. A $1,000 Harris Teeter giveaway will be awarded to one Prospective Health participant each month through December 2004.

October 21, 2004
Over the past decade, Duke has invested $4-million to create more than 100 affordable homes for low-income Durham residents. Interested employees are encouraged to call a new buyer hotline number at 956-4675.

October 4, 2004
Duke's annual open enrollment for health and dental benefits as well as cost-saving reimbursement accounts will be held from Oct. 4 - Oct. 16. During this period, you should review your health and dental benefits and make any changes necessary to ensure your selections continue to meet your needs during the coming year.

September 24, 2004
Between September 29 and October 1, Duke employees can get a great deal on tickets to the 2004 NC State Fair.

September 24, 2004
Beginning October 1, 2004, you can take a step towards achieving a healthier lifestyle through the Steps to Health incentive program offered by LIVE FOR LIFE. This program is being introduced to encourage faculty and staff to practice healthy behaviors.

September 17, 2004
On Monday, Sept. 27, the creator and portfolio manager of Fidelity Investments' Freedom Funds will be visiting Duke for a special brown bag lunch event for faculty and staff.

September 10, 2004
The recent announcement by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina regarding waiving copayments for generic drugs does not apply to any of the Duke health plans.

September 10, 2004
One of the best ways to reduce claims cost, and thus, the rising cost of health care, is by practicing prevention.

September 10, 2004
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the country's leading agency for health and safety, has highlighted Duke's employee wellness program as a successful model.

September 10, 2004
Nominations for the 2004 Teamwork Awards will be accepted from September 7 to October 8.

September 3, 2004
For the third consecutive year, Duke University and Health System has been named as one of the top family-friendly work-places in North Carolina by Carolina Parent magazine.

August 30, 2004
Joining the Duke Run/Walk Club is easy - just show up. The free 12-week training program, which begins September 8, includes cardiovascular training for all fitness levels, from new exercisers and beginning runners to those training for 5k or 10k events.

August 23, 2004
Sarah Woodring, a clinical trials specialist for the Medical Center's department of anesthesiology, won a $1,000 gift card to Harris Teeter grocery stores in the first of five monthly drawings of Duke Prospective Health participants.

August 23, 2004
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from September - December, 2004.

August 9, 2004
Duke employees who want to learn more about how they can turn their dream of homeownership into a reality are invited to an Open House on Sunday, August 15 from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held at 1306 Englewood Avenue in the Walltown neighborhood near East campus. Employees can tour homes and learn about special financing that is available on four new homes that are currently under construction.

August 2, 2004
Duke will accept nominations for the 2004 Diversity Awards between August 2 and September 3.

August 2, 2004
Duke is replacing its voluntary long term care insurance plan provider and is pleased to announce an enhanced benefit with better coverage and lower rates. As a result of this change, Duke is offering a special enrollment period for long term care insurance from August 16 through September 10, 2004.

July 26, 2004
The Care Connection Provider Network is a list of home child caregivers available to Duke employees and their families. On the newly redesigned web site, you can browse available child care centers by location, ages served, or monthly fee.

July 18,2004
Duke faculty, staff and their family members participating in Prospective Health are now eligible to win a $1,000 gift card to Harris Teeter grocery stores through a new "Giveaway Program" being introduced by Duke Prospective Health.

July 12, 2004
In mid-July, full-time Duke faculty and staff should receive their annual personal benefits statement. The statements, which will be mailed to the home address of faculty and staff, provide an overview of an individual's total compensation at Duke, including benefits and pay.

June 25, 2004
Duke employees have the opportunity to avoid long lines at the bank and benefit from a more convenient and safe way of getting paid by participating in Duke's direct deposit program.

June 18, 2004
Employees and their families can enjoy a variety of summer activities at discounted prices through the PERQS and Employee Discount program. You can get discounts to many area theme parks, including Carowinds, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Emerald Pointe, Six Flags Over Georgia, Sea World, Universal Studios and others.

June 18, 2004
Duke Prospective Health presents Simplify Your Life, a free seminar for Duke Basic and Duke Select members on Tuesday, July 20.

May 28, 2004
Last year, Duke enacted its severe weather policy as Hurricane Isabel made landfall along the east coast. As hurricane season nears, faculty and staff are encouraged to review Duke's severe weather policy to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities during such periods.

May 26, 2004
Duke University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) has announced new cellular calling plans offering improved affordability and choice exclusively for faculty, staff and students.

May 18, 2004
The Duke Prospective Health Seminar Series presents "Let's Get Active," a free seminar about finding the right exercise plan for you on Thursday, June 3.

May 14, 2004
This year, Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE® program will be celebrating National Employee Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 19th to help employees "Bee Fit."

May 14, 2004
Duke provides five lactation rooms for faculty and staff to support women balancing their return to work with their needs as mothers of young children.

April 16, 2004
Each of the first 4,000 participants in the Duke Prospective Health program will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local grocery store, where healthy habits can be put into practice.

April 16, 2004
This year Duke Appreciation Week will be held May 16 - 22 to take advantage of milder weather and reduced activity on campus before the beginning of classes.

April 16, 2004
The winners of the 2003 Presidential Award for out-standing service were presented by President Nannerl O. Keohane March 22.

April 9, 2004
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from June - August, 2004. L&OD offers workshops to Duke employees in the areas of computer technology, professional development and management development. L&OD can also arrange private classes or customize classes according to specific organizational needs.

April 9, 2004
In an effort to help Duke staff and their families plan for the financial future, Human Resources is offering the broad range of free workshops May 3-6 during Financial Fitness Week 2004.

April 9, 2004
Duke Prospective Health presents a free seminar entitled Diet Wizardry: A Look at Improving Your Nutrition on April 13. Come learn how small dietary changes can improve your health.

April 2, 2004
The Professional Development Institute's second class of the office staff development program graduated on March 26 in the Nelson Music Room on East Campus. The intensive 10-month curriculum teaches students computer programs and helps them polish their customer service, office etiquette and career-planning skills.

April 2, 2004
Participants enrolled in health care or dependent care reimbursement accounts for the 2003 plan year (January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003) should submit all claims by April 15, 2004 to request reimbursement.

March 26, 2004
The Duke Farmer's Market will return April 2 just in time to help employees get their five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The market will offer fresh fruit and vegetables, breads and desserts, local honey and hive products, flowers, herbs, plants, lunch entrees, recipes, nutrition information, and free performances by Duke entertainers.

March 26, 2004
The Duke Run/Walk Club is participating in several races during April and May. Come challenge yourself, have fun, and support some great causes!

March 10, 2004
Duke employees who never thought they could afford to own a home are invited to tour several renovated affordable houses for sale in the Walltown neighbor-hood near East campus later this month. Self-Help Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit that owns the houses, is holding a special open house for Duke employees on Sunday, March 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

February 20, 2004
Duke Prospective Health, a program offered to employees and their families who participate in either Duke Select or Duke Basic health care plans, takes advantage of emerging scientific fields and new technology to identify an individual's risk for developing disease and helps develop a plan to prevent them before they happen.

February 13, 2004
The Duke Run/Walk Club is a free 12-week cardiovascular and strength training program which begins Feb 24.

February 13, 2004
Duke HR recently enhanced access to its information and resources for the speech and hearing impaired through collaboration with the North Carolina Telecommunications Relay Service.

February 9, 2004
As part of Duke's commitment to promote and support healthy lifestyles for employees, Duke faculty, staff, and their family members can join local facilities throughout the Triangle at discounted membership rates. The Duke Fitness Club, coordinated through LIVE FOR LIFE®, includes a network of seven full-service fitness facilities with 12 locations throughout Durham (including 3 on Duke's campus), Raleigh, Cary, RTP, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.

January 30, 2004
Duke Law School faculty, staff and students will share their tax preparation expertise with low-income taxpayers on campus and across Durham during the 2004 tax season.

January 9, 2004
The Professional Development Institute will offer the next class of the office staff development program beginning March 1. PDI will accept applications from eligible participants through January 26.

January 9, 2004
Staff and Family Programs is now accepting nominations for the 2003 Presidential Awards. The deadline for applications is January 30.

January 2, 2004
Aranjeet Sidhu from Durham Regional Hospital is one of the employees featured in the new Benefits Advantage newsletter that is being mailed to the homes of all benefits-eligible faculty and staff in January.