“Wellness is more than just physical health, we need to take care of our minds and bodies, a holistic approach is the best way to achieve the best version of ourselves.”
Ron Cook, D.O.
TTUHSC Chief Health Officer
TTUHSC team members have access to several valuable resources.
It has never been easier to get started on your wellness journey!
Wondr Health
Wondr Health is a digital behavioral program that addresses the full continuum of mind and body well-being. Wondr teaches clinically proven weight-management skills and provides preventative-care solutions and mindfulness strategies to make favorable impacts on weight-related conditions, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety and overall stress. This program is available at no cost to benefits-eligible employees, retirees or dependents enrolled in a HealthSelect plan.
Catapult Health VirtualCheckup
Catapult Health VirtualCheckup connects you with a certified nurse practitioner who helps you complete an annual screening evaluation, including bloodwork, blood pressure and body measurements. Health care professionals can then use your individualized plan to take the appropriate steps forward. The cost of the checkup is covered at 100% by your HealthSelect plan. In addition, you'll be provided a free blood pressure monitor that is yours to keep!
Insurance Resources That Benefit Your Wellness
Having health insurance has many advantages, including helping you and your family save money. Many insurance companies offer a variety of tools and programs to promote wellness and support an optimal quality of life at every age.
Mental Health Resources
TTUHSC's medical plan includes many benefits and resources to support mental health.
Learn to Live
Learn to Live is an online, on-demand, self-paced mental health service grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy. This style of therapy focuses on thoughts and actions and how adjusting those can positively impact an individual’s state of mind. Participants can also work with a Learn to Live Coach via their preferred communication method after completing an initial assessment.
Employee Assistance Program
Team members are eligible for free, confidential counseling sessions through the Counseling Center. These sessions can be utilized by the employee, the employee’s spouse or partner, and/or the employee’s minor children (under 18 or still in high school). TTUHSC counselors are licensed and have the knowledge and experience to assist you.
Wellness Leave
Earn additional time off! The Wellness Leave program offers eight (8) hours of additional leave time per fiscal year to eligible employees who complete wellness requirements.
To be awarded Wellness Leave Hours, employees must:
- Receive a physical examination from a health care provider,
- Complete the Health Risk Assessment through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, and
- Participate in two eligible wellness events.
Wellness Events
Each month, TTUHSC shares eligible wellness events and/or activities that qualify for TTUHSC’s Wellness Leave program. A certificate of attendance must be submitted along with the Wellness Leave Certification form for the event to be counted toward leave awards.
Current team members, take a look at the internal Wellness page to view qualifying events.
Maternal & Infant Wellness
TTUHSC provides resources that support the health, well-being and unique needs of mothers and babies. From lactation support and nursing room access to mobile apps and expert guidance just a click away, explore programs and resources designed to support families throughout pregnancy, breastfeeding and early parenthood.
Mother and Baby Resources
Texas Mother-Friendly Workplace
The Mother-Friendly Workplace program is designed to create a supportive atmosphere for nursing mothers on campus. TTUHSC's campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Odessa have been designated Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These campuses have met the standards set by the state to provide a private space, flexible break scheduling and support for mothers who choose to express milk for their babies. Break Time for Nursing Mothers OP70.42
Nursing Mother Rooms
TTUHSC acknowledges that a woman's choice to breastfeed benefits the family, the employer and society. Multiple studies have indicated that breastfed babies and their mothers are healthier and may have fewer health problems later in life. Nursing mother rooms are available on several TTUHSC campuses for students, faculty and staff to utilize as needed. These rooms provide a safe, quiet and private space to express milk at the workplace by using hospital grade pumps permanently located in each room. Rooms can be found in the following locations:
- Abilene Campus: ABSON 2701
- Amarillo Campus: SOM/SHP 4705 (Contact Devona.Smith@ttuhsc.edu or Amador.Villasenor@ttuhsc.edu for a key)
- Lubbock Campus: 3A167 (Contact Kelly.McGinnis@ttuhsc.edu or Teena.Buie@ttuhsc.edu for assistance)
- Permian Basin: 1C34C (HR Suite 1C19)
Breast Pump Resources
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Health Select offers one free breast pump per pregnancy, with a two pump maximum per benefit period. All orders will require your BCBS Health Select Identification Card and a prescription from your doctor.
- McKesson Patient Care Solutions 1-844-727-6667
- Byram HealthCare 1-866-321-0900
- EdgePark Surgical Supply 1-800-321-0591
"I was so happy and relieved to see there was a refrigerator in the room, not to mention several different pumps. Knowing I could keep my milk stored safely and making sure I had all the equipment was a huge relief."
Amy P., APRN Student (LBK)
InfantRisk Center
The InfantRisk Center (IRC) is a world-wide call center presently housed in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Amarillo.
The InfantRisk Center is used by physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, and mothers in every part of the world. Virtually all calls are about multiple drugs, averaging 3-4 individual drugs. The InfantRisk Center helps moms, lactation consultants and doctors evaluate potential risks to the infant from exposure to multiple drugs, and keep the mom breastfeeding.
MommyMeds App
We know that moms want to do the best thing for their babies. We can help you ensure safe breastfeeding while using prescription and over-the-counter medications. The MommyMeds mobile app is a premiere health and safety app for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Just search for or scan the barcode on thousands of medications to receive immediate, easy to understand information on drug safety and ingredients. The content of the app is based on 25+ years of evidence-based research by Thomas Hale, Ph.D., author of "Medication and Mother's Milk," executive director of the InfantRisk Center, and associate dean of research at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
My 9 Months - March of Dimes
There's a lot you can do both before and during pregnancy to help you have a healthy baby. Developed by March of Dimes experts, this website gives you information you need, when you need it.