Prevention Programs

Work Well offers UND faculty and staff resources to support your health and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. These tools provide guidance, education, and support to help you take proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

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UND is a Tobacco Free Campus. If you are ready to quit, UND offers unique benefits to help staff and faculty who are interested in quitting smoking or chewing tobacco.

Who can Enroll?

All current employees and their dependents age 18 and older, that have NDPERS health coverage through UND, who smoke or chew tobacco and want to quit are eligible to participate.

How to Enroll

Sign up online through NDQuits
Call 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669)

What to Expect

NDQuits counselors will provide an initial assessment to determine how ready you are to quit, your smoking or chewing triggers and what type of nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum or lozenges) and/or prescription medication you may need. If prescription medication is recommended, you will need to visit your doctor.

Members interested in face-to-face counseling must contact the North Dakota Department of Health at (800)280-5512 for pre-approval.

Learn More

For more information on the NDPERS Tobacco Cessation Program, please visit NDPERS.gov.

The CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program is designed for adults at risk for diabetes. Over 16 weekly group sessions, participants learn practical tools to make healthier food choices, increase physical activity, and achieve modest weight loss. Four monthly follow-up sessions help keep you on track and accountable.

Program Focus

Increasing activity (self goals)
Improving food choices (keep diary)
Losing weight, if overweight (5-7% of body weight)

Are you Pre-Diabetic?

Are two or more the following statements true for you?

My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, or I have been told that I have high blood pressure.
I have been told that my cholesterol levels are not normal.
I am fairly inactive. I do NOT exercise more often than two times a week.
I have or had a parent with diabetes.
I am 45 years of age or older.
I have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).
I gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
I have been told by a doctor that I am overweight (BMI >25).
I have or had a brother or sister with diabetes.

If so, then you would be eligible for the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program.

How to Register for Diabetes Program Prevention

Sanford Health Plan Diabetes Prevention Program

For questions or to enroll, contact Molly Soeby, NDSU Extension at 701.780.8229.