DPMG Newsletter
Updates from the Dalhousie Professional and Managerial Group

Winter Term 2017

Your opinion counts!

On Monday February 6, the 2017 DPMG Member Survey was launched. Your DPMG Executive is seeking as much feedback as possible from our members to help us improve your DPMG experience.

Remember, the survey takes less than five minutes to complete and responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Those not requiring anonymity can provide their name and email address to be entered into a draw for one of four prizes of $25 on their DalCard.

Friday, February 24 (tomorrow!) is the last day you can complete the survey, so click the link now to give your feedback. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact DPMG@dal.ca.

News

Be a DPMG committee volunteer!
Did you know the DPMG has volunteer representatives on four standing and seven university committees? Read more about some of these committees and how you can get involved!

DPMG Conference - June 8
The conference registration will open Monday, May 8. Keep your eyes on your Dal email for the registration link. 

 

Employee Benefits updates

Osteopathy coverage

Did you know Osteopathy is covered by your Dal health plan? Osteopathy is a form of relaxation therapy (similar to a massage) said to help with joint pain, sprains and strains. It can also help those who suffer from asthma, arthritis, digestive problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash and postural problems. Read More...

Winter travel

Planning a vacation abroad this winter? Visit the HR website to download your emergency travel card and know what your benefits cover before you take that trip.

Find the best value pharmacy

Pharmacy services and drug costs can vary from provider to provider. Knowing where to shop could save you money.  

The Pharmacy Value Finder with Medavie Blue Cross can easily allow you to compare drug costs and local pharmacy services to determine the best overall value.

Getting to know your EFAP

There are so many benefits the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) has to offer you and your family, you may not even know what some of them are.

Watch this 30 minute video to familiarize yourself so you can refer others to it more effectively or show the video at an upcoming group meeting. You can also book an in-person orientation presentation for your group and request brochures and stickers at healthy@dal.ca.

Wanting to get fit? Trying to eat a more healthy diet? Need better sleep? Check out the following Dal workshops to help you take those few motivational steps towards wellness.

Healthy Dalhousie Tip:

Download the new Froogie app
Tracking your daily fruit and veg intake just got a little easier and more fun with the new free Froogie app. The app was created by a team of researchers at the Healthy Populations Institute at Dalhousie and it's designed to help families get their 5 a-day. Join the launch party on Feb 25 at the Emera Oval. 
Dalhousie University