Healthy for Life Update

Congratulations to MU Health Care Dining and Nutrition Services
Kudos to Lorena Moyer and the Patient Kitchen Morale Committee at University Hospital! Lorena’s group has been tracking their steps while on shift with plans to celebrate with a party when they arrive at their first destination—New Orleans. They mapped out cities that were around 1-2 million steps apart and once they arrive, they hold celebrations with a theme. They are funding their party via funds raised through a bake sale. Next stop for the group is Mexico City, Mexico. If your group would like to start tracking steps, let us know by emailing Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu, we can help you get started today.

Therapeutic Massage
De-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.

Farmers’ Markets & Community Supported Agriculture
Don’t miss out on fresh produce, eggs and baked goods. Below is a list of local farmer’s markets in the Columbia area.

• · Columbia Farmers’ Market offers produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods.
• · DanJo Farms produces fresh-baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits in Ashland, Mo.
• · Pierpont Farms, a 34-acre family farm, 15-minutes south of Colubmia, produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods.

 

Take a Stress-Reduction Break
Research suggests that regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.  Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the weekly sitting meditation session. Faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary. If you can’t make the sitting meditation group, consider listening to one of the audio recordings<http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/curators/wellness/video.shtml>.  Join Healthy for Life on Mondays (12:15-12:45 p.m.)—Heinkel Bldg, Room 216. Contact Lynn Rossy for more information.

American Cancer Society Bark for Life
Help fight cancer with your favorite four legged friends! Friends and family are encouraged to attend—and bring your dogs!  See attached flyer for more details.

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Blaine Snow

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness

myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness

Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care

205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu