Live Well, Be Well…
The health and wellbeing of The University of Missouri faculty and staff is vital to our mission of teaching, research, service and economic development. Healthy for Life: The T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program is here to help. 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.

Employee Wellness Fair Exhibitors and Raffle Items Needed
We need your help to make the fall 2009 Wellness Fairs successful! We are using our internal resources for prizes and promoting all departments who donate services/items in our advertising. If you would like to donate a raffle prize, or become an exhibitor contact Jenny Workman, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, through email or campus mail to 205 Heinkel. All donations need to be turned in by 9/9/09.

• 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.

NEW! Ride to Wellness Odometer Program
Healthy for Life is eager to announce its newest program—Ride to Wellness, an odometer program that encourages movement for those riding bicycles or those using wheelchairs. For $20 participants can enroll and receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize. There will be prizes for each 500-mile marker up to 2,500 miles. Like the pedometer program, there is no time limit and immediate family members are urged to join. If you want to sign up, send a $20 check for the cost of the odometer (made payable to Healthy for Life) to the wellness office or visit our office at 205 Heinkel Building.

Million Steps Pedometer Program
Challenge yourself to increase the activity in your day by signing up for this program. You will buy a $15 pedometer and upon completion of 1 million steps, you’ll get a $15 refund, along with a T-shirt and certificate. Go at your own pace – no time limit applies. Simple as that! You can send a check (made payable to Healthy for Life) through campus mail to the wellness program or visit our office at 205 Heinkel Building. If you’re already a part of the program, then challenge yourself to keep going. There are prizes for every millionth step up to 5 million!

2009 Upcoming Flu Season Information
There are many questions about flu shots for this year and complete definitive information is not yet available. The seasonal flu shot will not protect against the novel H1N1, at least according to information we have at this time. Trials are currently being conducted with a vaccine for the novel H1N1 flu. It is not known whether this can be combined with the seasonal flu shot (probably not). Likewise, there have been reports that the H1N1 flu vaccine will require two shots, but that, too, is not known at this time. Last, and perhaps most importantly, is when the H1N1 flu shot will be available. That is not known, but is expected to be in the October/November timeframe. Concerned individuals should monitor the news and consult their personal physician. MU will issue guidance on the availability and cost, if any, of the H1N1 flu vaccine when such information is available. Peter Ashbrook, Director of Environmental Health & Safety and Dr. Susan Even, Director of the MU Student Heath Center encourage employees to visit the Environmental Health & Safety website and click on “ASK Dr. C” link to our own Dr. Cooperstock. They also encourage you to visit the CDC’s site as well.

“We continue to recommend that individuals follow the health guidelines that have been publicized earlier to avoid the spread of respiratory illness,” said Dr. Even.
Those recommendations include:
• Practice good hand hygiene, including washing hands and using hand sanitizers.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue and place it in the trash, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
• Stay home until fever is clear 24 hours and symptoms resolve.
• Seek medical attention only as symptoms warrant.

Seasonal flu shots will be provided by the UM Faculty and Staff Benefits Office at no cost to faculty, staff and dependents enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, and a $26 fee will be charged for those not enrolled. The seasonal flu shot will be available at the MU Employee Wellness Fair on October 29th as well as other clinic dates, which will be published in October. University Hospital Staff Health will provide free flu shots at the MUHS Employee Wellness Fair on October 22nd for MUHS employees. Faculty and staff also have the option of obtaining flu shots from their personal physician or at a public clinic; however, if they do so, there will likely be a charge.

September is Way to Go to Work Month
GetAbout Columbia will be providing a FREE brown bag lunch presentation about the benefits of active transportation, bicycle and gear selection, and safety. The presentation will be Sept. 29 from 12-1 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge. Click here for a flier. GetAbout Columbia encourages you to walk or bike to work in September as a celebration of its Way to Go To Work program. The group will provide reminder cards that help you set goals of active commuting. You can turn in the card to the GetAbout office and receive a pedometer or a pants protector and become eligible for an active commuting grand prize. Along with words of encouragement and incentive gifts, Get About Columbia is also including activities for those who want a little more than a friendly boost. There are guided bike rides that will tour current and completed GetAbout infrastructure projects and offer information about these. For more information, please call 442-7189 or visit The GetAbout Columbia website.

Get Up and GO Green
Take a break from your desk, move your body, and help the environment. MU Recycles over 1800 tons of waste per year – a savings of $95,548. Volunteer for the Mizzou Sustainability recycling program by contacting Steve Burdic, burdics@missouri.edu, at 882-7287 or visit the Mizzou Sustainability website for more information.

Columbia Parks and Recreation
Get involved in your community! Columbia Parks and Recreation has many great opportunities to offer
you and your family. Take advantage of discounts at the Activity and Recreation Center, sports leagues,
classes, maps to parks and trails, and other special events. For more information or to view the monthly
newsletter, please visit the Columbia Parks and Rec website.

Eat for Life
This 10 week program uses attention training and awareness as the foundation for learning how to create a healthy relationship with 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, then this may be the program for you. Using mind-body practices such as mindfulness and yoga, you can learn how to listen to the wisdom of the body for better health and well-being. This is a “non-diet” approach to eating that advocates self and body acceptance as the first step in making changes. We use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to re-learning how to use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. This program also utilizes the principles of “Intuitive Eating” and other educational information regarding why, how, and what we eat. Mandatory orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5:30. Classes on Tuesdays starting Sept. 15 (5:30 – 7 p.m.). There is a $60 fee, $20 to be refunded if you attend 9 of 10 classes. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. Contact Hannah Bush, Hegx88@mizzou.edu, at to enroll.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Healthy for Life is offering an intensive class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to University of Missouri faculty and staff. Enroll now for this 8-week program to learn skills for responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity. Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (sitting meditation, body scan, mindful yoga, and walking meditation) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be asked to engage in group discussions in class and daily practice exercises outside of class that support applying awareness, skill, and compassion to all aspects of work and personal life. Regular class attendance and a commitment of approximately 30-45 minutes of practice per day for the duration of the course are required. Cost of $40 includes 3 CDs and a training manual ($20 to be refunded if you attend 7 of the 8 classes). Adult family members are also invited to attend. An orientation session is required to enroll in the class and will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. The 8-week class will be held on Thursdays (September. 24 – November 12) from 5:30 – 7:30 (in the Memorial Union). There will be a full-day retreat (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) on Saturday, October 31 as part of the class. SPACE IS LIMITED. For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, please contact Dr. Lynn Rossy, RossyL@umsystem.edu.

Fitness Classes at Work
Healthy for Life would like to encourage you to take advantage of these classes that can fit your budget. Please note that full payment is due at the beginning of the first class. Space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions.

• Office Yoga: Oct. 13 to Nov. 11 at Ellis Library room 4F51-A. Class meets on Tuesdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 6. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Mat Yoga: Oct. 19 to Nov. 23 at Missouri Psychiatric Center (formerly Mid-Mo Gym). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:55 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 12. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Office Yoga: 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. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Office Yoga: 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. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Mat Yoga: 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. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

Therapeutic Massage
Show your employees how much you appreciate them! Treat them to a stress-reducing massage by Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux. Jeff provides 30-, 60- and 90-minute massages in his office at University Hospital (GL-20A) or he can come to your work area and provide chair massage. Faculty and staff receive a discounted rate of $30 for 30 min, $45 for 60 min, and $65 for 90 min massages. Schedule an appointment today by calling 884-1312. If you’d like a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus.

Farmers Market
Enjoy the taste of fresh and locally grown produce at the Columbia Farmers Market. Items in season include melons, tomatoes, berries, peppers, jams, fresh breads, meats, and plants. The Columbia Farmers Market is held behind the city’s Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), on the corner of Clinkscales & Ash streets on Saturdays 8-12 (March-Nov) and Mon. & Wed. 4-6 (May-Oct). The Market is open rain or shine. For more information please visit The Columbia Farmers Market website.

Columbia Heart Walk
Join Healthy for Life as we host a team for the annual Columbia Heart Walk on Aug. 29 at Stephens Park. If you want to join us walking, please register for the Columbia Heart Walk online. Click on Participant Registration on the left side of the page and join the Healthy for Life team. Registration starts at 8:30 am, Walk starts at 9:30 am. Our team goal is to collect $500.00 and we already have $125.00! If you cannot participate, but would still like to donate, go to www.columbiaheartwalk.org and click on Armine Alioto on the right side of the page. Everyone on the Healthy for Life team gets a t-shirt if you don’t already have one. Stop by 205 Heinkel Building for registration packets and an envelope for collecting donations.

Arthritis Walk
The Eastern Missouri Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will be hosting an Arthritis Walk on Friday, September 11 at 6:15 pm on Stankowski Field. The course will offer a 5k or 1 mile option. Walkers are encouraged to either join individually or as a team by recruiting five or more friends, family, and/or coworkers. If you would like to be a team captain, you may pick up more information in the lobby of Healthy for Life located on the second floor of the Heinkel Building. There will be entertainment, food, health fair booths, and family fun for all registered participants. To register for the event, please visit The Arthritis Walk website.