Greetings!
The health and wellbeing of The University of Missouri System faculty and staff is vital to our mission of teaching, research, service and economic development. With a variety of programs and resources, we encourage you to take charge of your health. Visit Healthy for Life’s website to find newsletters (current and past issues), success stories, upcoming events and information about all our programs.
New ACT Healthy class- Now Enrolling!
ACT Healthy is a six-week personalized class held during the lunch hour or after work that helps you learn how to be successful by turning healthy intentions into actions. Join us Mondays, Oct 19th- Nov 23rd from 5:05-5:55 p.m. in Memorial Union, S204. Only 50 minutes once a week can help you learn to be successful at managing your health! Contact Jaclyn Heider, HeiderJ@umsystem.edu, to enroll.
We are currently enrolling faculty and staff who work in the following buildings: A-B Natural Resources, Chemistry, Crowder, Defoe, Dogwood, Galena, Graham, Gwynn, Hawthorn, Lefevre, Life Sciences Center, Math Sciences, McKee Gym, Medical Sciences, Memorial Union, Pershing, Physics, Reed Hall, Schlundt, School of Nursing, Schweitzer, Stanley Hall, Stewart, Student Recreation Center, Tucker, University Hospital and Whitten. The class will open to other buildings later this school year.
Mark your Calendars- Wellness Fairs
Healthy for Life will be holding its annual wellness fairs in October. If you have ideas or would like to volunteer, let us know! This year’s theme will be Pre-Diabetes, a condition that can increase the risk of heart disease and Type II diabetes. There will be free screenings: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, height, weight, skin cancer and more. There will also be seasonal flu shots available courtesy of the UM Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits.
• MUHS- University Hospital; Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m.
• MU- Reynolds Alumni Center; Thursday, Oct. 29th, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Workplace Ergonomics
Would you like to understand basic ergonomics, user-friendly workstations, and office associated ergonomic problems? The majority of associated office ergonomic problems can be corrected by the person experiencing discomfort by following guidelines found here. If problems persist following several weeks since making appropriate changes a request for an on-site evaluation can be made using the questionnaire located in the Related Links box and FAQ found on the website. For more questions, please contact Dennis Elmore, elmored@missouri.edu.
Healthy Men Needed for Study
The Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking research volunteers to help evaluate the effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health. If you are a healthy male, 18-60 years old who participates in moderate-to-high intensity exercise at least two hours per week and not currently participating in regulate weight lifting or plyometrics (high intensity jumping) exercise activities you may be eligible for the study. You will receive one-on-one supervised training and fitness testing, free access to the McKee Gym Fitness Center, free body composition, dietary analysis, Bone Mineral Density evaluation and financial compensation. Please e-mail Matt Widzer, mwhb9@mizzou.edu, or call him at 882-8191.
Stretch and Tone Yoga- Affordable Classes at Work!
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions.
• Mat class: Oct. 19 – Nov. 23 in the Missouri Psychiatric Center gym (formerly Mid-Mo). Class meets Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, email Kate Walker, Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Office class: Oct. 27 – Nov. 17 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct 20. Sign up here.
• Office class: Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct 22. Sign up here.
• Mat class: Nov. 24 – Dec. 15 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Tuesdays from 5:10-5:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov 17. Sign up here.
• Mat class: Nov 30 – Dec 21 in the Missouri Psychiatric Center gym (formerly Mid-Mo). Class meets Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is Nov 23. To sign up, email Kate Walker, Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
Health Activity Center Seminars
The Health Activity Center presents Dr. Adrian Bauman, Ph.D., Professor- School of Public Health, University of Sydney. Join us in the Adams Conference Center in the Veterinary Medicine Building on Monday, October 26th, 2009 for two seminars:
• 11:00-12:00 p.m.; “Replication and dissemination of evidence based physical activity interventions into community settings”
• 5:30-6:45 p.m.; “Mass media campaigns to promote physical activity and community wide interventions – the evidence that they work”
Kid-Friendly Fitness
Kids need exercise too! On Saturday, Oct 31st from 9:00-11:00 a.m., riders ages 3-6 can bring their fanciest Big Wheel, Tricycle, or other pedal powered vehicle and cruise the ARC Track for the annual Bring your Own Big Wheels event. Don’t forget to come dressed in costume! Each child will receive a goody bag and medals will be awarded to all riders with mileage recorded. All equipment must be clean and approved by event staff before entering the track surface. No bicycles please! Pre-Registration is required. Price is $5 per rider. Register by calling 874-7700, online at www.gocolumbiamo.com, or at the ARC at 1701 W. Ash.