The CLEAR event is now circulating on the WVU E-News, see #6 below.
From: Wellness Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 12:08 PM Subject: Wellness ENews
E-NEWS CONTENTS:
1) WVU Proposed Smoke-Free Policy 2) Health Coaching Program 3) Fitness Class 4) Functional Assessment Related to Body Size 5) Eco Trek Fitness is back for Summer! 6) Upcoming 5k’s 7) Wellness Achievement 8) Coming Soon!
IN THE NEWS: 1) WVU Proposed Smoke-Free Policy – So far only 53 public comments have been submitted on the WVU proposed smoke free policy. If you have not taken a moment to comment, please do so as soon as possible. The comment period ends May 9th and the Board of Governors will vote in June. Click the following link to review the policy: http://bog.wvu.edu/bog_policies_pending_adoption. Submit comments toValerie.Lopez@mail.wvu.edu
2) Health Coaching Program--We invite you to participate in an exciting new health coaching program, which is free to WVU Healthcare employees. In working one-on-one with a WVU Healthcare health coach to improve your health, you will be able to work together to determine lifestyle changes that you would like to make in the near future. You’ll begin the program by setting three-month goals. You’ll then meet once a week to discuss your progress.
Benefits of health coaching include: · Setting goals · Addressing issues that may get in the way of you meeting your goals · Increasing accountability · Challenging yourself to go beyond what you would do alone · Receiving the support you need to make positive changes in your life · Feeling a sense of accomplishment as you meet your goals
To learn more about the onsite health coaching program, contact Jennifer Tennant, M.Ed., R.N., C., certified health coach, at 304-598-4160, ext. 5, or tennantjen@wvuhealthcare.com
3) Fitness Classes will soon be ending for this semester. Last class will be Thursday, May 17th. Summer classes will begin the week of June 4th. Look for a class lineup coming in May! ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 8TH.
Mondays 12:00p - 1:00p Olympic Weight Lifting 5:15p - 6:15p Beginners Boot Camp – Cancelled
Tuesdays 5:15p - 6:15p Beginners/Intermediate Yoga – John Jones 5:15p - 6:15p The Weight Game© - Ruby Conf. Room 7/8 5:15p - 6:15p Power Pump/Toning – Chestnut Ridge Gym
Wednesdays 12:00p - 1:00p Olympic Weight Lifting 12:00p - 1:00p Yoga at Lunch – cancelled for 4/25/12 only. 5:15p - 6:15p Beginners Boot Camp – Chestnut Ridge Gym
Thursdays 5:15p - 6:15p Advanced Yoga – Drs. Dining 4th Floor Ruby* 5:15p - 6:15p The Weight Game© - Ruby Conf. Room 7/8 5:15p - 6:15p Zumba – Chestnut Ridge Gym
NOTICE: This semester will end on Thursday, May 17th. We are currently planning summer semester classes. Watch for future Enews for announcements.
4) The Department of Exercise Physiology is currently seeking participants for the following research study:
Functional Assessment Related to Body Size
You may be eligible to participate in the research study if you: Are between the ages of 18 and 55 Do not have a recent leg or back injury Do not regularly exercise If you participate in this research study: You will be asked to perform a few common everyday tasks used to assess physical function, and also test your muscular strength. You will be compensated $20 after completing the research study. Each of the two testing session will last approximately 1.5 hours. For more information, please contact Brian Leary of the Department of Human Performance and Applied Exercise Science at (304)293-9000 or bleary1@hsc.wvu.edu
5) Eco Trek Fitness is back for Summer!
Regular MWF morning sessions will begin on May 7th and run through July 26th. Eveningsessions will be held on T-Th and will begin May 8th and run through June 14th. Special package pricing is available.
Please contact Linda Bise at ecotrekfitness@gmail.com for more information. The schedule can be viewed at the Eco Trek Fitness website: www.ecotrekfitness.com.
6) CLEAR Cheat Lake Park & Trail 5K Walk/Run WHEN: Saturday, May 26, 2012 TIME: Run – 8am, Walk, 8.05am Race Day Registration: 7am to 7:30am PLACE: Cheat Lake Park & Trail on Morgans Run Road off 857 (old Backwaters). Run/Walk will take place on the trail COST: $15.00 before May 12th. $20 after May 12th and on race day COMPETETIVE – Awards will be given.
In addition to the 8am run, CLEAR is hosting a Family Day Celebration at the park from 10am to 3pm that day as well! Bring the kids and join the fun. Lots going on, don't miss it!
Point Marion Park 5K Walk/Run WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 2012 TIME: Run – 5pm, Walk, 5:05pm Race Day Registration: 4 – 4:30pm PLACE: Road Run – Beginning at Point Marion Bridge, the course will take you to the tunnel in Nilan where you will loop back towards Point Marion and finish at the bridge. COST: $20.00 before May 12th. $25 after May 12th and on race day COMPETETIVE – Awards will be given. Click here for Registration: http://www.smileymiles.com/2012/APP12%20052712%20Point%20Marion%205K.pdf
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7) Wellness Achievement – CONGRATULATIONS to MARY!!!! Mary Hubeaut, a WVU Healthcare employee from the Medical Center Pharmacy, ran the Boston Marathon last month with a time of 4:15:33.
The Wellness Program is looking for employee Wellness Achievements. If you or coworkers have participated in a recent marathon, 5K walk, etc., we want to know and so do others! If you would like to recognize what you or a coworker have accomplished, send us your name (and coworker if recognizing someone else), the event, outcome, and anything else relevant to the event. We will post in our weekly Wellness Enews.
Coming Soon
Wellness Summer Program Calendar
June
The Spectrum – Tuesdays, June 19th – July 31st (no class July 3rd), 4:30p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Spectrum program focuses on educating the participant on the benefits of incorporating exercise, stress management, social connectedness, and nutrition into their daily life. This program was developed as a result of the success of The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease. The program includes baseline testing of a lipid panel profile, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, height, weight, body composition, BMI calculation, update risk appraisal, and follow up results. This program is designed for those who may not qualify for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversal Program or who may not have coverage for the Reversal program through their insurance.
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Office: 304-293-2520 Fax: 304-293-3725
Website: www.hsc.wvu.edu/wellness
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