As a staff or faculty member, your wellness is vitally important to our organization! Wellpower includes a wide range of benefits, programs, and services aimed at helping you enjoy greater wellness everyday.
Wellness Information
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Call: 214-768-3311
The following wellness information and resources are provided to SMU employees through its wellness partners. The content will be updated monthly on this page and shared with benefits-eligible faculty and staff through the monthly HR newsletters.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
SMU's Health and Wellness Plan is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
2025
April 2025: Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life
April 2025: Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels
March 2025: Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems
March 2025: Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist
February 2025: Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy by MINDing What You Eat
February 2025: Keep Your Child Healthy with Regular Well-Child Visits
Cariloop provides support services for those whom may be taking care of a loved one, whether a relative, friend or neighbor! Cariloop allows you to never feel alone again when navigating through the caregiving journey by providing excellent service through their Care Coaching. Enrollment into Cariloop is as simple as dialing 972-325-5836 or visiting the site at cariloop.com/smu as SMU covers this benefit for full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
2025
May 2025: Supporting Mental Health, Together
April 2025: Navigate Neurodiversity with Knowledge and Care
March 2025: Find Accomodations for Your Aging Loved Ones
February 2025: Navigating a Cancer Journey or Chronic Condition
January 2025: Support for Senior Caregivers
2024
January 2024: SMU Expands Employee Benefits to Include Education Support Through Cariloop
June 2024: New Cariloop Benefit: UrbanSitter
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) managed by Magellan Healthcare
The EAP is a confidential program designed to help you with your personal or workplace issues. The services offered under SMU’s employee assistance program are provided by Magellan Health Services to help you find an early resolution for your concerns.
2025
May 2025: Practice Healthy Social Media Use
April 2025: Be a Mental Health Ally
February 2025: Adapt to Change
January 2025: Reset Your Energy
2024
December 2024: Defending Your Wellbeing
November 2024: Handling Big Emotions
Alight Monthly Bulletins
To assist you in finding the most affordable care options, SMU has partnered with Alight. From finding doctors to getting cost estimates, Alight is here to help at no additional cost. Alight serves as your personal health care advisor. So rely on your Health Pro to make you an empowered health care consumer that takes control of health care costs. Their service is simple to use and available to you and your family.
2025
April 2025: Help When You Need it Most
March 2025: Lifestyle Habits for Better Health