A perfect time to assess health goals

trevor.kenney — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:05:25 +0000

It's all about U!

With the start of another new academic year, it is a great time to take stock of your own health and wellness. Over the next few months, there are many opportunities and resources available on campus to help you assess your well-being.

Get Fit at Work Stretching and Strengthening

Do you find your back is sore after sitting at your desk for long periods of time? Maybe you have sore knees or shoulders because you are constantly reaching, squatting or lifting in your job. Or maybe you are like me and feel stiff and sore just getting out of bed in the mornings.

Kinesiology student, Jeanine Baxter, will be leading group sessions for our brand new stretching program. It involves exercises that can be done while you are at work.

Bring your lunch, but be ready to try out some of these simple but effective stretches.

Sept. 20 – 12:15 to 1 p.m., Andy's Place
Sept. 23 – 12:15 to 1 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium
Sept. 28 – 12:15 to 1 p.m., Andy's Place

Take Charge of Your Heart

Find out your general health status, or if you are at risk for heart or other related diseases by taking part in the Vascular Risk Screening program.

There are still limited spots available in this very popular program. New this fall, vascular risk screening participants will have the opportunity to attend three Eating for Heart Health education sessions. They will also receive a free one-on-one lifestyle session with a fitness consultant.

Health and Wellness Resources

U of L Fitness Centre

Arrange a personal fitness consultation or, better yet, bring a friend and get a better deal. Contact the Fitness centre by calling 403-329-2706.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is a great resource for those who may already be feeling stressed. Contact the EAP at 403-329-2494 or e-mail eap@uleth.ca.

Healthy Eating

If you want to know more about healthy eating, contact registered dietitian Diane Britton through the Health Centre at 403-329-2484. She has excellent nutritional plans for busy, working families.

Blue Cross Health and Wellness Companion

Your Blue Cross companion includes a health risk assessment, comprehensive health library, personal health record and monthly health news updates. It is available at www.ab.bluecross.ca/group_hwc.html

Upcoming events

Oct. 14 | Wellness Café, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Markin Hall Atrium

Oct. 27 | Life Balance Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness track. President Mike Mahon will be 'virtually' available to provide his vision of wellness at the U of L.

As usual, please send your comments, suggestions or feedback to suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca or wellness@uleth.ca

Suzanne McIntosh is the co-ordinator of wellness programs at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ

Haiti earthquake gathering today

trevor.kenney — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:02:51 +0000

A message from President Bill Cade

We are all deeply touched and concerned by the human toll as a result of the major earthquake that struck Haiti recently. I join with you in extending my very deepest condolences to those impacted by this devastating tragedy.

An opportunity for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community to come together to support one another and express sympathy for those suffering is being planned for Thursday, January 28 in ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium, beginning at 12:10 p.m.

Students who feel they would like access to counselling may do so by contacting Counselling Services at 403-317-2845. The Employee Assistance Program can be accessed by calling 403-329-2494.

I encourage you to show your compassion and support for the suffering Haitian people by making a financial contribution to whatever humanitarian aid organization you feel appropriate. There is great need now that will continue well into the future.

UNews - 403-329-2494

A perfect time to assess health goals

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