New physical activity classes starting in June—It’s not too late to join!
June. 2 – Aug. 4 (Mondays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu.
- July 14 room 205
- July 21 room 109
Jun. 4 – Aug. 6 (Wednesdays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu.
- July 16 room 205
- July 23 room 109
Jun. 25 – July. 30 (Wednesdays): Yoga. Suite 101, Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Class meets from 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.Registration is needed with a minimum of 6 participants to hold the class and a maximum of 15 participants. Fee: $24 for the 6-week session. Class is taught by Carolyn Oates. To register and for questions, email Carolyn at coates3308@gmail.com.
June is Employee Wellness Month
June is National Employee Wellness Month. We encourage you to take at least one step to improve your health and wellbeing. The Culture of Health Council has identified five key priority areas deemed important in creating a culture of health. Review these priority areas for great tips and ideas.
Be Active: Physical activity and movement is encouraged and supported during the workday.
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Eat Well: Healthy and accessible food options available on campus.
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Work-life fit: Work-life fit, such as flexibility about when and where we do our work, that supports all aspects of our lives (work, family and community).
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Work healthy: Ergonomics and technology that lets us move, be healthy, and do our jobs better.
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Empower and Appreciate: Feeling empowered and appreciated by the Organization.
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Decrease the pain of migraines and headaches
Approximately 37 million Americans suffer from migraine disorder and an additional 14 million experience a form of chronic daily headache. Headaches and migraines cause a variety of symptoms and discomfort. Ninety-one percent of people suffering from a migraine can no longer function during the attack, costing the U.S. economy $31 billion each year, as reported by Coventry Health Care of Missouri. To read more on this topic, review the attached newsletter provided by Coventry. You will find:
- Tips to decrease the pain of migraines and headaches
- A pain relief guide
- Tools and resources