Learn more about the exciting new Culture of Health Initiative
The Culture of Health Council invites the Healthy for Life Wellness Ambassadors and ALL interested faculty and staff to find out more about the Culture of Health Initiative on September 24th from 12-1pm in Memorial Union, N214/215. Find out how to bring wellness into the workplace! Dr. Lynn Rossy, Health Psychologist for Healthy for Life, will be showing a brief presentation. Please RSVP by emailing wellness@umsystem.edu.
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Where: Memorial Union, N 214/215 (Benton/Bingham Ballroom)
Time: 12-1pm
Learn more about the Culture of Health
Protect yourself and the ones you care about from the flu by getting your FREE flu shot!
Free Flu shots are once again available to UM faculty, staff, dependents and retirees enrolled in both the myChoice Health Plan and myOptions Health Plans. Flu shots are sponsored by UM myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life and UM Faculty and Staff Benefits. Visit http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/flushotschedule to learn more and view the schedule of events.
Are you Computing “Healthy”?
Do you experience back pain, wrist cramps, or headaches from working at your computer all day? If so, a Workstation Analysis, performed by the Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center, may help alleviate some discomfort and prevent long-term injury.
People are all shapes and sizes; therefore, not every workstation can consist of the same set-up and computing tools while providing the same level of comfort and productivity. An ACT Center staff member is able to evaluate your personal workstation, at no cost, as well as provide suggestion on how to reduce strain in areas that may be causing pain. They can also provide suggestions for alternative computing tools to make you feel more comfortable throughout your day.
The ACT Center believes that a Workstation Analysis can be beneficial in many ways:
• Increase productivity
• Boost morale
• Reduce injury
Healthy computing starts with the proper posture and tools needed to make computing comfortable and productive. Visit http://actcenter.missouri.edu/services/workstation-analysis.html or contact the ACT Center at (573) 884-2600 to schedule an appointment.
Dealing with Chronic Illness? Pain? Anxiety? Depression? REGISTER NOW for Stress Reduction Class
Healthy for Life invites you to engage in a program with three decades of research showing its efficacy at helping people who are coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, anxiety, and depression. The 8 week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program provides tools for responding to the stress associated with illness and everyday life with greater skill and creativity using mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.
Orientation: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Make peace with your body. Register for Fall Eat for Life Program – In Person or Online
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life course. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
For more information: watch informational videos
In Person Class:
Orientation: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
Online Class:
Online Orientation: week of September 27
Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu
Now enrolling for fall physical activity classes
• Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 (Mondays): Pilates. Hill Hall, 305. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:40 p.m. No registration is needed and costs $3 per class. Class is taught by Tina Price. For questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu
• Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 (Wednesday): Pilates. Townsend 222. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:40 p.m. No registration is needed and costs $3 per class. Class is taught by Tina Price. For questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu
• Sept. 17-Nov.5 (Tuesday): Tai Chi. Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Enjoy the Zen and the artistry of the gallery with a well-known local Tai Chi instructor, Kenneth Greene. Registration is needed with maximum of 12 participants. Fee: A donation is appreciated. Register at elliss@umssytem.edu.
• Sept. 19-Nov.7 (Thursday): drop in Yoga. Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery. Class meets every Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. Immerse yourself in the restorative experience of the gallery with the added benefit of Glenda Moum’s instruction. No registration is needed. Fee: $1 per class. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu