H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics
Healthy for Life, T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program is pleased to coordinate H1N1 flu shot clinics on the MU campus. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services has generously offered to provide H1N1 vaccines at no charge to all MU and UM faculty, staff, family members, and students. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Clinics will be held:
• January 25th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge
• January 29th, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge
For more information about the H1N1 vaccine, please contact the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services at 573-874-7356.
Affordable Fitness 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.
• YogaFit Mat Class: Jan.26-Mar.2 at Lewis Hall Room 3. Session meets Tuesdays from 4:10-4:50 p.m. and costs $12 for 6-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan. 22. Email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, to sign up, or Click here.
• Office Fitness for Men: Jan. 28 – Mar. 18 at Physics Library. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 21. To sign up, email Nani Fudge, fudge@missouri.edu.
• Office Class: Jan 29 – Mar. 19 Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets Fridays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan.22. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Shoulders, Back and Hips: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 (No class Feb. 9 or Mar. 2) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Tuesdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 26. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Back Health Mobility: Feb. 2 – Mar. 23 Ellis Library room 4F51-A. Tuesdays 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $16 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan. 29. To sign up, email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Yoga/Office Stretching: Feb. 3- Mar. 10 at Dalton Research Library Room 132. Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Jan 29. To sign up, email Lisa Nagy.
• Yoga Flow: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Lewis Hall room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. To sign up, email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com.
• Office Class: Feb 4-Mar 11 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Jan 28. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• Mat Yoga: Feb. 8 – Mar. 15 at Physics Library. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 1. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
• YogaFit Flow Mat Class: Feb. 9 – Mar. 23 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15pm and costs $21 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 5. To sign up, email Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.
Weight Watchers Open House- University Hospital
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house meeting Jan. 27 at University Hospital, Room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. No need to register, just show up! These meetings are open to everyone, so if you have a friend who’s not an employee, bring them along. This 17-week session costs $186 (cash, check or credit card). Payments can be made in three installments of $62 each to be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. All faculty and staff who miss no more than one class qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? E-mail Melissa Willett, WillettMD@umsystem.edu.
Healthy for Life Workplace Presentations
Healthy for Life’s Jenny Workman, MU/UM program manager, and Armine Alioto, MUHS Nurse Manager, would like to give a short wellness presentation during one of your staff meetings this semester! The presentation can be as long or as short as time permits. It will inform your staff about all of the Healthy for Life offerings available for free or at a low-cost. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine , aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.
Volunteers needed for Exercise Study
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking men and women with type 2 diabetes between 30 and 65 years of age to participate in a physical activity study in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Specifically, we are seeking non-smoking individuals who complete less than 60 minutes of planned exercise each week. The study involves completing a 5-10 day exercise program while changes in your blood glucose levels and cardiovascular health are measured. Participants will undergo body composition, fitness and general health assessments. Monetary compensation is available. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Study Coordinator at 882-6892 or umchesexphysstudy@missouri.edu.
Taking Care of YOU: Body-Mind-Spirit!
Taking Care of YOU is an 8 week program designed to help you deal with life’s stress. It will help you develop habits leading to a healthier you. This class teaches you ways to simplify your life and how to respond to stressors you experience through small group discussions, self-reflection and activities. Participants meet Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00p.m. at Olivet Christian Church Fellowship Hall beginning on January 27th. Registration deadline is January 20th and CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. For questions or more information, contact Vera Massey at masseyv@missouri.edu or 573-445-9792. Taking Care of YOU is a University of Missouri Extension sponsored program.