This articled is from UAS UMR Cares – April Edition Stress is a natural part of life, but when it builds up over time, it can begin to affect your health, focus and overall well‑being. Because stress looks and feels different for everyone, learning to recognize your personal stress signals — and knowing how to […]
2026 Financial Webinars
April Webinars What You Need to Know About Social Security Social Security will likely play a significant role in your retirement income. Learn the basics about Social Security, including how your benefit is calculated and strategies for claiming benefits. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Register Quarterly Market and Economic Update Hear from the […]
Caregiver Resources & Support Groups Quick Links
UAMS Caregiver Support Resource Page National Caregiver Support Groups Listing UAMS Stroke Survivor & Caregiver Support Group UAMS Dementia Program Caregiver Support Groups UAMS Family Caregiver Workshop UAMS Institute on Aging Community Programs and Resources for Families UAMS Caregiving
UAMS Offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course to Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Members
The UAMS Mindfulness Program invites you to participate in its Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, a research-backed program designed to help reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life. This course is open to UAMS students, residents, fellows, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Cost, Discounts, Scholarships: What is MBSR? Developed […]
High Blood Pressure
This article is from the UAS UMR Cares – February Edition High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but the damage it causes is very real. Left untreated, it can quietly harm your heart, arteries, kidneys, vision, and overall circulation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48% of U.S. […]
UAS UMR Cares: SMART Goals
Start 2026 strong by setting SMART goals. These practical targets help you turn resolutions into realistic actions you can maintain throughout the year.The SMART acronym makes goals easier to define and track your progress over time:• Specific and Small: Break your large goals into smaller and easier-to-manage daily, weekly or monthly steps.• Measurable: Define your […]
Ways to Earn Points
Start Earning Points: Opt-In to Wellness Program on umr.com Log into umr.com to access the Live Well Reward$ portal. You must Opt-In to the wellness program to engage with the program future. Failure to do so by 11/03/2025 will result in the loss of participation. GOAL: BE TOBACCO-FREE OR COMPLETE A TOBACCO/NICOTINE CESSATION PROGRAM ($150) […]
Instructions for Opting in to Live Well Reward$
Step 1: Visit umr.com – login as a “MEMBER” Step 2: From the UMR member home page, find the “Health Center” on the blue bar that the top of the screen. Step 3: Hover over the “Health Center” and a drop down menu will appear. On this menu, click on the “Live Well Reward$” Step […]
Opt-In to Live Well Reward$
University of Arkansas System has teamed up with UMR Wellness CARE to offer a program to help you recognize and make the most of your health care opportunities. In this program, you’ll find details about how to earn rewards when you meet specific goals. Additional wellness resources are available on umr.com, including a library of […]
Don’t Forget Your Discounts
Have you signed up for Access Perks yet? Read more about this program and sign-up: Discounts Available to Team UAMS through Access Perks