The Wellness Program mission is to promote a culture of well-being for NDSU staff and faculty by providing information, services and programs to support healthy living. The vision of the Wellness Program is to inspire, support and empower NDSU employees to achieve well-rounded health and wellness.

NDSU, NDPERS and Sanford Health are working together to support and provide employees the opportunity to have a healthier and more engaged worksite through the Dakota Wellness Program and the Sanford Health Plan Fitness Center Reimbursement Program

NDPERS/Sanford Health Dakota Wellness Program-Benefitted Employee Program

Those eligible to participate in the program are NDSU benefitted employees and their spouses. Both the employee and their spouse can each earn up to $250 annually between this program and the Fitness Center Reimbursement Program. Covered dependents can participate in the wellness activities, but are not eligible to earn the $250 incentive.

Dakota Wellness Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement Program

Additional Information Provided by Sanford Health:  https://www.sanfordhealthplan.com/ndpers/dakotawellnessprogram

2025 Dakota Wellness Program Webinar

Nutrition and Hydration and Get Moving at Work, Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 a.m.

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Registration is required for this event. 

The Wellness Newsletter provided by Sanford Health was emailed out to all benefitted employees. Featured for the month of April:

Preventive Health

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress can affect many aspects of our body including our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Individuals with higher levels of stress are at greater risk of dying from different causes such as stroke and heart disease. Stress can also lead to health problems including diabetes, obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure.

If you are feeling stressed, try one or more of the following to focus on your physical and mental health:

• Set a regular sleep cycle - wake up and go to bed at the same time every day.
• Get regular physical activity. It is recommended you get 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. This can relieve depression and anxiety and tension from stress.
• Reach out to connect with friends and family on a regular basis.
• Walk outdoors and connect with nature.
• Interact with a pet. Animals may help decrease our reactions to stress.

These activities allow you to independently reduce stress. Reach out to your health care provider for a referral or other ideas to reduce stress.

Contact NDPERSwellness@sanfordhealthplan.com / 800-499-3416