University Newsletter
Be Well Illinois October Focus
This October Be Well Illinois, the State of Illinois' comprehensive wellness program, will focus on
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month. Our goal is to support our members by providing comprehensive wellness resources.
Visit the Be Well Illinois website this month to learn about:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month and AHDH Awareness Month
- How to Avoid Financial Distraction
- Foods that Feed Your ADHD Mind
- Exercise and Breast Cancer
- Parenting a Child With ADHD
The Challenge beings on 9/28/2026 and runs through 11/27/2026!
Log steps to reveal a captivating fall video or photos, then keep moving to earn a red, orange, or gold leaf by recording 6000, 8000, or 10,000 steps a day.
Don’t have a step tracker? No worries. Record exercise minutes and Walktober converts them to steps for you.
Register Here:
https://bewellillinois.walktober.com/welcome
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Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XaZ5TW1SQwSaG4clRsAKUw#/registration
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We are excited to introduce a new member benefit to support your health and wellbeing.
Be Well Total Wellbeing powered by TELUS Health is a fun and interactive platform designed to help you build and maintain a healthy lifestyle, wherever you may be on your wellbeing journey. By participating in the program, you can earn up to $140 worth of incentives per year!
Getting started is easy.
Download TELUS Health Wellbeing from the App Store or Google Play.
(app icon for the Apple Store and the Google Play Store)
- Click “Sign up”.
- Enter your program code: bewell
- Follow the prompts to complete registration.
Prefer using your computer Visit https://bewell.wellbeing.telushealth.com/
You can also access Be Well Total Wellbeing by visiting the MyBenefits portal mybenefits.illinois.gov
You will need to have your Benefits Login ID #. If you don’t know your number, please call MyBenefits Service Center at 844-251-1777
For additional information on the program including how to earn rewards and FAQ’s, please click here.
Need help? Contact help.wellbeing@vc.telushealth.com
This Month Be Well is Offering Two Webinars:
October 14, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM CT
Parenting a Child With Special Needs
- Identify techniques that will help you “come to grips” with your child’s disability.
- Learn the first steps you can take in planning for your child.
- Identify coping tips that will work for you.
- Learn where to find resources and support.
October 28, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM CT
Coping With a Traumatic Event
- Learn how to recognize the common responses to crises and trauma.
- Learn tips for taking care of yourself following a crisis or traumatic event.
- Learn how to help children who have experienced a crisis or traumatic event.
Click here to register and also view our previously recorded webinars
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If you are unable to attend the live webinars, a recording link will be made available after each event and posted at Illinois.gov/BeWell.
We encourage you to like and follow Be Well Illinois on Facebook for motivational messages, special Be Well Illinois challenges and opportunities for engagement with your peers.
Click here to be added to our mailing list for motivational messages and to be the first to be notified of upcoming events and wellness opportunities.
