The Penn Healthy You team is excited to kick off Be in the Know 2025–2026 with free, on-campus biometric screenings – available September 30 through November 25, 2025.
Kick-Off Event & Mini-Wellness Fair
Join us for the first screening and a mini-wellness fair on Tuesday, September 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge.
- Meet Penn’s new wellness platform partner, WebMD.
- Explore resources from wellness partners and vendors.
- Enter a prize drawing and take home health and well-being information.
- Register in advance to complete your biometric screening at the kick-off or just enjoy the fair and sign up for a later date.
About Biometric Screenings
Quick, convenient, and confidential screenings measure key indicators of your health, including:
- Blood pressure
- Lipids (total, HDL, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides)
- Blood sugar/glucose
No fasting required. Your privacy is strictly protected – Penn never receives your individual results.
Rewards for Your Health
Complete a biometric screening to earn 1,000 points and a $50 cash reward toward Be in the Know 2025–2026. Health Advocate will automatically send your screening credit to the new WebMD wellness platform.
Enroll on WebMD at any time – visit the platform or download the “Wellness At Your Side” app (connection code: Penn). For 2025–2026, you can earn up to $300 in cash rewards for completing wellness activities. All incentives will be added to your monthly paycheck (less applicable taxes) beginning October 2025.
How to Schedule
Sign up online through the Health Advocate website with your PennKey and password:
- Click the HEALTH tab at the top.
- Select Get a Health Screening.
- Choose Health Screening Event → Schedule Now.
- Pick your preferred location and confirm your appointment.
You’ll receive an email confirmation from Health Advocate once scheduled.
Be in the Know 2025–2026
Penn’s annual Be in the Know wellness campaign is open to all benefits-eligible faculty, staff, and postdocs. With WebMD as our new wellness platform partner, you’ll have access to engaging tools, research-based programs, and meaningful rewards to support your health all year long. The campaign runs July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Learn more: www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow