Faculty & Staff Wellness Resources

Human Resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tulane University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided through Lucet, offers professional and confidential services to help employees and their families navigate personal, family, life, and work-related challenges. These services are available free of charge, 24/7, and include unlimited telephonic clinical assessments and referrals, up to three face-to-face counseling sessions, legal and financial consultations, family referral and caregiving services, daily living and convenience services, and funeral concierge services.

• Webinars Offered - Lucet offers a variety of educational opportunities for you and your team, delivered by industry experts. Explore to find the best fit for your needs.

Benefits Information: Tulane is dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits and resources to support your financial security, well-being, and work-life balance. Whether you’re exploring your options or seeking guidance with specific programs, our offerings are designed to meet your needs at every stage of your career. From life insurance and retirement plans to medical coverage, leave resources, and wellness programs, we’re here to help you navigate your benefits with ease.

• Benefits Summaries - Benefits plan summaries for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance provide you with additional information to support you in your benefits elections further. You can also find more details by visiting the main Tulane Medical page.

Handbooks

Faculty Handbook: The Faculty Handbook was last updated on March 31, 2025.  The handbook is a fully functional and fully searchable PDF document with bookmarks and hyperlinks, allowing for quick maneuvering in the document. 

Staff Handbook: The Tulane Staff Handbook is your guide to policies, benefits, and workplace practices. This online version offers quick access to key information, including workplace expectations, benefits, and professional development. Explore each section to learn more about Tulane’s commitment to a supportive and respectful environment.

Professionalism Program: The Professionalism/Environment of Learning Program (PELP) is designed to facilitate the creation and maintenance of an environment that is professional, respectful, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. The PELP allows individuals to both recognize exemplary behavior as well as submit concerns about all aspects of the learning environment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tulane University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided through Lucet, offers professional and confidential services to help employees and their families navigate personal, family, life, and work-related challenges. These services are available free of charge, 24/7, and include unlimited telephonic clinical assessments and referrals, up to three face-to-face counseling sessions, legal and financial consultations, family referral and caregiving services, daily living and convenience services, and funeral concierge services.

Tulane Living Well Clinic: Convenient, scheduled, same-day in-person on telehealth appointments for urgent care needs and wellness visits for Tulane faculty and staff.

• Services offered - Primary care, metabolic care, health coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, dietary counseling, and more!

LCMC BeWell Center: The Be Well Center is a wellbeing hub for team members that prioritizes the broader, diverse aspects of your well-being – organizational culture, efficiency, and personal resilience by reducing barriers to mental, physical, career, and life challenges and designing systems, workplace benefits, and resources that promote the holistic wellbeing. 

Faculty Affairs Resources

• Mental Health Services for Faculty
• Distress Tolerance Activities

Mindfulness/Meditation Practice
Mindfulness and meditation provide a “pause button” amid the chaos of clinics, departments, classrooms, and research labs. Just a few minutes of intentional breathing can lower cortisol, sharpen attention, and rekindle empathy, protecting against burnout. Carving out space and time for mindfulness is a small investment that yields healthier people and better care.

Tulane Living Well Clinic: Convenient, scheduled, same-day in-person on telehealth appointments for urgent care needs and wellness visits for Tulane faculty and staff.

• Services offered - Primary care, metabolic care, health coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, dietary counseling, and more!

Employee Health Improvement Program: The Department of Campus Recreation, in partnership with TU Wellness and the Living Well Clinic, is excited to offer an opportunity for the employees of Tulane University to reduce health risk factors and improve overall health through a comprehensive health improvement program. This 8-week program will consist of 3 group training sessions per week with a certified personal trainer. All faculty and staff wishing to participate in the program must complete an online application. Forty-five (45) participants total will be chosen at random for each EHIP session (15 per training group). The program and gym membership will be offered at no cost to selected participants.

TU Wellness Program & Annual Health Incentive: The mission of TU Wellness is to create and maintain a culture of holistic health and wellness for all employees through health education and wellness activities. Employees enrolled in our medical plans are eligible to earn incentives by participating in the TU Wellness Program. Tulane's Wellness platform, WellRight, is an easy way to learn more about your health and earn incentives. 

Tulane Fitness Center (TU Fit): 12,000 square feet and includes a functional training area, including turf and functional bridge, free weights, cardio machines, and selectorized strength equipment. TU Fit membership is limited to enrolled students and current employees of Tulane University.

Fitness Centers at LCMC Health: All are accessible with an LCMC badge, with the exception of East Jefferson (membership fee).

TUPD Recommended Walking Paths

Blue Cross Blue Shield Offers:
My Novel Health: See what expert health programs you can join for $0!
*Please check eligibility through BCBS*

• Kaia Health -  The Kaia Health app provides an evidence-based program to help treat and manage pain throughout your entire body, all from your smartphone or tablet. Following guidelines recommended by the American College of Physicians, Kaia's technology combined with a multipronged approach, offers a drug-free therapy option with exercises for the body and mind. 
• Sword Health - Sword Health Is the world's fastest growing digital physical therapy provider. You’ll work with a licensed physical therapist and use patented technology to overcome chronic, acute, or post-surgical pain.
• Sworkit Fitness - Sworkit is an app-based fitness program that provides access to over 1,000 video-guided stretching, strength, cardio, yoga, barre, and pilates workouts that can be done in 5 minutes, 60 minutes, or any time in between. Sworkit is customized to meet you where you are in your personal fitness journey for beginners, athletes, older adults, and much more.

Physical Fitness Videos
On-demand fitness videos allow you to fit movement into unpredictable schedules - whether between cases, after clinic, between meetings, or during your lunch break. Because sessions can be paused, replayed, or shortened, they respect the fragmented workdays while still delivering evidence-based workouts that boost energy, cognitive performance, and stress resilience.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tulane University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided through Lucet, offers professional and confidential services to help employees and their families navigate personal, family, life, and work-related challenges. These services are available free of charge, 24/7, and include unlimited telephonic clinical assessments and referrals, up to three face-to-face counseling sessions, legal and financial consultations, family referral and caregiving services, daily living and convenience services, and funeral concierge services.

TIAA (Retirement): Plan for the future with Tulane’s retirement programs. Take advantage of competitive employer contributions, personalized support, and tools to help you build a secure retirement plan.

• One-on-one consults - One-on-one consultations with TIAA are available year-round to support you with your retirement planning. These private sessions can be conducted in person or over the phone at your convenience.
  • Rep: Louis Bundy, 1-866-843-5640 or Schedule Here
  • TIAA Customer Service: 1-800-842-2776 or Visit Here
• Budgeting Worksheet
• For Women: A TIAA Financial Essentials Program

Tulane Tuition Waiver: The Tuition Waiver Program allows full-time Tulane employees and their dependents to continue their education at Tulane. Each semester, eligible employees and dependents can receive tuition exemption by completing the Tuition Waiver Form.

Student Loan Debt Relief: Reduce your financial burden with Tulane’s student loan assistance programs. Learn how we can help you navigate repayment and take steps toward financial freedom.

Life Insurance: Ensure financial security for your loved ones with Tulane’s comprehensive life insurance options. Learn about coverage levels and find the right plan to protect what matters most.

Spending, Savings, & Reimbursement Accounts: Maximize your budget with flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and reimbursement programs designed to make managing expenses easier and more tax-efficient.

Prayer/Meditation Rooms: Tulane School of Medicine has dedicated meditation/prayer rooms for faculty, students, residents, and staff use, as part of the school’s overall environment of learning and wellness initiatives, accessible via splash card swipe during regular building hours. These rooms are located at Murphy 200B and Hutchinson 1000.

Reverend William 'Bill' Terry
Chaplain, Tulane University School of Medicine