{"id":3088,"date":"2011-02-14T11:19:30","date_gmt":"2011-02-14T17:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=3088"},"modified":"2011-02-14T11:19:30","modified_gmt":"2011-02-14T17:19:30","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2011\/02\/14\/healthy-for-life-update-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program<\/strong>
\nHealthy for Life–<\/em>the T. E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program–is offering an intensive class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to University of Missouri faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

Enroll now for this eight-week program to learn skills for responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity.\u00a0 Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (sitting meditation, body scan, mindful yoga, and walking meditation) and information about stress, communication, and wellness.\u00a0 Participants will be asked to engage in group discussions in class and daily practice exercises outside of class that support\u00a0 applying awareness, skill, and compassion to all aspects of work and personal life.\u00a0 Regular class attendance and a commitment of approximately 30 minutes of practice per day for the duration of the course are recommended.\u00a0 Cost of $40<\/span><\/strong> includes 3 CDs and a training manual ($20 to be refunded if you attend 7 of the 8 classes).\u00a0\u00a0 Partners, spouses and adult family members can attend free of charge if they use the same materials.<\/p>\n

Free Orientation session<\/span><\/strong>: Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n

8-week class<\/span><\/strong>: Wednesdays (March 2\u2013April 27, except March 30) from 5:30\u20137:30 p.m. (in the Memorial Union)<\/p>\n

Full-day retreat<\/span><\/strong>: Saturday, April 23 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)<\/p>\n

For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, please contact Lynn Rossy at RossyL@umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nWeight Watchers At Work, Online or Community<\/strong>
\nMake a commitment to your health by joining Weight Watchers at work, online or in the community. Healthy for Life offers a 25% rebate to faculty & staff who attend 12 of 13 in-person meetings or join online and record their weight 11 of 12 weeks. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation<\/strong><\/a>. Payment options are available for the in person classes–cash, check or credit card.<\/p>\n

*At Work: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Clark Hall Open House <\/strong>on Feb. 16 from 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. in Room 542. Pay $156 for 13 weeks or join mid-session for a prorated fee. There will be free eTools for all paid members and those joining are eligible for the instructor\u2019s weekly drawings. There will be a special drawing at the open house for all who attend. During the last year, this class has lost more than 660 pounds.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 University Hospital Open House Meeting<\/strong> on Feb. 17 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the School of Medicine, Room M586. Pay $156 for 13 weeks or join mid-session for a prorated fee. All paid members will receive free eTools. During the two years this class was in session, members lost more than 1,000 pounds.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0 Thompson Center is recruiting. <\/strong>Healthy for Life would like to start a Weight Watchers class at the Thompson Center. Currently there are 12 people signed up for the class, but we need at least three more to begin. The class will meet during the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.), but a day of the week has not been set. This will be a 13-week session for $156. Visit Healthy for Life’s website<\/a><\/strong> for more information. This class is open to everyone, so join with a friend! To add your name to the list, email Wellness Ambassador Valerie Simpson<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u00d8*Community:<\/em><\/strong> Find a nearby location at weightwatchers.com<\/p>\n

*Online Program:<\/em><\/strong> Sign up at weightwatchers.com<\/p>\n

Questions? Email Healthy for Life at wellness@umsystem.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nTobacco Cessation<\/strong>
\nDo you want to stop smoking or have a friend or relative who does? Here are some options to help you get started!<\/p>\n


\nUM Choice Health Care Program members<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FREE QuitNet Smoking Cessation Program offered to UM Choice Health Care Program members including telephonic counseling sessions, web access and e-mail support. To enroll contact QuitNet (1-866-577-8210 or www.coventrywellbeing.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selected Smoking Cessation medications are available through the UM Prescription Drug program with a prescription from your physician. Covered medications include: Buproprion SR (generic)-formulary and Chantix-formulary (Click here for a printable coupon<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contact your physician or ExpressScripts Customer Service at 1-800-955-1201 for more information.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to quit questions, call or e-mail Healthy for Life’s Armine Alioto<\/a>, R.N., at (573) 884-1439.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seattle\u2019s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (www.fhcrc.org<\/a>) is launched a new study June 15, 2010, which may be able to help you quit. Please visit www.webquit.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Non-UM Choice Health Care Program members<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boone County Health Department offers FREE screenings and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Call (573) 874-7355.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Freedom From Smoking classes, call or e-mail Julie<\/a> with the Phoenix Program at (573) 777-3007 for classes with FREE NRT.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 American Lung Association, www.lungusa.org\/stop-smoking<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nicotine Anonymous, call or e-mail Jim<\/a> at (573) 884-3141.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Missouri Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) offers telephone coaching and FREE nicotine replacement therapy.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 National Cancer Institute (1-877-44U-QUIT) offers FREE telephone support for quitting smoking.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seattle\u2019s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (www.fhcrc.org<\/a>) has launched a new study June 15, 2010, which may be able to help you quit. Please visit www.webquit.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n


\nShop Heart Healthy<\/strong>
\nThe Rockbridge Hy-Vee is hosting a free<\/strong> Heart-Healthy grocery store tour on Feb. 15<\/strong> from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Registered Dietitian Paula Vanderlicht will show you foods to help lower your cholesterol and promote a healthy heart. Register for this event by calling 573-442-8595.<\/p>\n


\nResearch Opportunity<\/strong>
\nThe Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction has launched its Veterans and Shelter Dogs Initiative, which consists of research programs directed at facilitating successful adoption of shelter dogs and helping combat veterans fight the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to re-ingrate into civilian life. This is a three-phase study with incentives. See the attached flyer for study details and how to become a participant.<\/p>\n


\nWalking School Bus<\/strong>
\nA Walking School Bus (WSB) is a group of 5-10 children who walk to school together under adult supervision.\u00a0 PedNet\u2019s Walking School Bus spring program kicks off on Monday, March 7.\u00a0 Eleven Columbia elementary schools are participating.\u00a0 For more information or to sign a child up visit www.pednet.org<\/a><\/p>\n


\nTaking Donated Bicycles<\/strong>
\nGot a new bike for Christmas and don\u2019t know what to do with the old one?\u00a0 Donate it to the PedNet Coalition!\u00a0 The bicycles will be fixed up and used for the Create-A-Commuter program that teaches people how a bicycle can be a healthy, low-cost form of transportation.\u00a0 All sizes welcome. Bicycles that are beyond repair will be salvaged for scrap and sold to purchase new bike parts and accessories for the program.\u00a0 For more information on bike donation or this program, contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 or gina@pednet.org<\/a>.\u00a0Individuals can donate funds for this program and\/or volunteer to help out.<\/p>\n


\nLearn Bike Mechanics<\/strong>
\nAn eight-week series of classes (one night a week, two hours) that will teach you the mechanics of your bike from top to bottom!\u00a0 Classes are $25 each or $150 for the entire series.\u00a0 Classes start the first week of March but the day of week is still to be determined.<\/p>\n

Contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033\u00a0 gina@pednet for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Healthy for Life–the T. E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program–is offering an intensive class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to University of Missouri faculty and staff. Enroll now for this eight-week program to learn skills for…<\/span><\/p>\n

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