wellness

As part of the employee wellness program, all full-time, benefits-eligible staff and faculty are invited to attend a complimentary onsite Know Your Numbers health screening this fall. For your convenience, we have arranged flu vaccine clinics to align with health screenings at all campuses through December 2022. Flu vaccines are available to all full- and part-time employees, spouses/partners and dependent children aged 18+. What Happens at a Know Your Numbers Screening? Our wellness partner, Be Well Solutions, will be on-site to conduct the screenings, which inc...

Family relationships can have both long- and short-term effects on one’s mental health. Many people spend more time with their family members than anyone else. These relationships have the potential to be your greatest support system. Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior, so be sure to know the signs and seek resources to equip your family for all of life’s challenges. Visit the October wellness focus page to discover events and resources around the topic of mental health for the whole family, incl...

This fall, Kent State University welcomes back The Mindful Mile and Taste of Kent State, so mark your calendars for Sept. 23, 2022. Both events run in tandem from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  The Taste of Kent State, which takes place on the Risman Plaza Student Green, offers food samples to showcase delicious culinary offerings from around campus. After trying items at the Taste of Kent State, stop by the University Culinary Services booth to grab your Mindful Mile ticket and a bag for giveaways. The Mindful Mile is a 1-mile walk around the Kent campus that is open to faculty, ...

The beginning of a semester is always a stressful time. Add a pandemic to the mix and a person could become easily overwhelmed. If you are finding yourself stressed or worried about what the semester will bring, remember you are not alone as many students are probably experiencing the same feeling right now. Also, it is important to remember that there are things you can do to care for yourself no matter what your class schedule is like or where you are attending class from. Consider these simple tips to care for yourself and reduce stress: Create a routine: Whether you are taking ...

National Get Fit Don't Sit Day™ is an opportunity for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to increase awareness of the dangers of excessive sitting and the importance of getting up and moving throughout the day, especially at work. At Kent State University, we value the health of our faculty, staff and students and want to provide opportunities to empower you with the resources needed to get moving today and every day. Join us at the track behind the DeWeese Health Center as we get up and move on May 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Employee Wellness Team and Recreational Services will...

All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the Employee Wellness community on Facebook. To join this Kent State University Facebook community use contact "Kim" with password "Wellness Your Way." Everyone who joins by April 15 will be entered to win a prize drawing for a variety of gift cards and Employee Wellness swag. ...

Get your blood pressure checked. Loosen up in a “warm-up and stretching clinic” or relax with a soothing chair massage. Have your feet screened by staff from our College of Podiatric Medicine or enjoy a recreational center tour. Get a complimentary hearing screen by our Speech and Hearing Clinic staff. The Employee Wellness Office along with Recreational Services have joined together to host another Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Resources Fair at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on April 17 and 18, 2019. Make yourself and your health a priority! Stop by and see us at...

See a Stop, Take a Pause, Add Your Graffiti.      More than 100 Gratitude Graffiti Stops have been set up throughout all Kent State campuses. Have you contributed your gratitude graffiti?       During April, you are encouraged to "see a stop, take a pause, and add your gift of gratitude."       It's easy to get caught up in all the "to do's" of the day. The gratitude stop is intended to encourage you to "stop." Take a moment to appreciate your surroundings, persons or events that may have transpired earlier that day, w...

Get ready to lace up those sneakers and stretch those muscles. Starting Monday, April 8 and continuing through June 30, Kent State University will again compete for the top spot in the On the Move Challenge.  Record your weekly BLAMS! Boost teammates, learn more about what motivates you, assess your progress, move yourself physically, and share your goals.  Revel in the comradery and connections made with your Kent State colleagues. Find new ways to move your body where, when, how and as much as you want. You have nothing to lose but good health to gain. Join our team and let...

Order Your Gratitude Graffiti Kit by March 22! At a time when we are distracted by so much, it is important for us to stop and take a moment, or two, throughout the day to reflect on the aspects of life we are grateful for...however big or small. For the third consecutive year, Kent State will participate in the Gratitude Graffiti Project, a practice of purposeful reflection and appreciation expressed through interactive art. Participants in the project are no longer "spectators" of art -- they are fully engaged in creating the art that expresses their gratitude. Through art, peop...