Ample sunshine, longer days and warmer temperatures means more opportunities to get outside and get involved! Summer weather and activities also bring along new considerations for our well-being. It’s important to keep health and safety a top priority while having fun in the sun. 1, 2
Have fun in the sun with outdoor Employee Wellness events this month, including a faculty/staff summer field day, two lunchtime SPIN eBike/eScooter rides, and a walk & talk focused on the flowers in bloom on campus. In addition, be sure to join us for Mindful Monday on June 6, a webinar on credit scores on June 15, and a webinar about preventing chronic conditions on June 21.
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Learn strategies for creating and maintaining healthy habits straight from the experts. Browse our June webinars below. These sessions are open to all full and part time employees. For those participating in the wellness rewards program, each session is worth 10 Tier 2 points. |
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June 15 12-1 p.m. Webinar |
Financial Wellness: Credit Makes "Cents"A credit rating is important in our modern consumer society. Join Megan Cooper as she discusses how your credit score is calculated and ways in which you can work to improve it over time. Megan will also cover the collections process, judgments, bankruptcy, and consumer rights laws. |
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June 21 12-1 p.m. Webinar |
The 5 Smartest Things You Can Do For Your HealthJoin Michael Schechter, MD, Be Well Solutions, to learn how to take charge of your health and review 5 important factors in prevention of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, and other chronic conditions. This webinar will include:
Register to attend The 5 Smartest Things You Can Do For Your Health |
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Join Employee Wellness and Recreational & Wellness Services on Thursday, June 23 for a day of fun! The Faculty/Staff Summer Field Day event will take place at the outdoor pavilion and fields near Stewart Hall and will feature classic field day activities and employee favorites as well as some new activities (pickle ball, anyone?!). Light refreshments will be available. Come when you can for as long as you want! Click here for more information and to register |
Between poolside drinks, all-you-can-eat buffets and more, summer vacation is a time to kick back, relax and have a blast. For many people, that means putting wellness on the back burner. The good news is that you can still have an awesome getaway while not losing ground on your healthy eating plan. Livongo offers some insightful ways to alter your perception around eating on vacation so that you can enjoy your favorite treats AND stay on track with your health goals. In addition, Livongo shares a few quick facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology to help you learn more about different types of sunscreen, why it helps and what those little numbers really mean.
How to eat healthy on vacation (pdf) All about SPF (pdf)
Learn more about Livongo, a free-to-you health program that combines advanced technology, coaching, and support, including weight management and behavioral health support, for individuals living with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and/or hypertension who are covered under the university sponsored health plan.
Did you know that the COVID-19 pandemic, worker shortages, and other factors have contributed to a shortage of blood in Ohio and nationally? You can help those in need of blood and earn Tier 2 points by donating blood through a reputable organization.
Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a Frisbee. The object is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws. Join Chris Lukas and Jim Kraus from Recreation & Wellness Services on August 2 as they walk participants through part of the Recreation & Wellness Center’s Disc Golf Course. Participants will have an opportunity to practice tossing the disc during this walk.
Check out an eBike or eScooter through the SPIN program or bring your bike from home for a group ride on August 11. A representative from SPIN will lead the group on a 40-minute ride around the Kent campus and surrounding community.
