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February Highlights & Happenings

 

CELEBRATE NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY ON FRIDAY, FEB. 3RD

Get Healthy Now is partnering with the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease. Wear Red to raise awareness about the number one killer of women. Visit the AHA website to learn more about this important initiative and ways to reduce your risk: “Go Red for Women”!

Get Healthy Now supports WOMEN'S HEART MONTH & BLACK HISTORY MONTH
African American Women are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease than any other ethnic group and heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined.  Take proactive steps today to understand your risk and lifestyle modifications that can improve your health profile by completing a FREE biometric screening.  http://uofl.me/ghn-ffreq Don’t forget to Wear Red on Friday, February 3 to promote awareness about women’s heart health!

Get Healthy Now Road Show:  Promoting Healthy Hearts on Belknap, HSC and Shelby Campus!  Get Healthy Now is partnering with the American Heart Association and Sodexo in the fight against heart disease. In support of National Heart Month, we are offering FREE blood pressure checks, stress balls, health tips, heart healthy recipes and apples every Wednesday, February 8th, 15th, and 22nd,  at your preferred location/department.  Complete this form to request a presentation for your unit!

 

 Eat Well:  Nutrition Information and Resource

  • Have you been told you're at risk for pre-diabetes? Take action today by joining Get Healthy Now for the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Programs that begin this month on both Belknap and HSC campus! The program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease. Find out more and enroll today!
  • What’s for Dinner? Get answers by enrolling in February’s Family Wellness Coaching sessions on “Food Fun.”  Learn simple strategies, recommendations, and sample kid approved recipes.  For parents and caregivers of all ages: birth – teen.  Sessions are from Noon – 1 pm February 20 & 27 on Belknap and February 22 & 29 on HSC.  Learn more and enroll today!
  • A Garden Full of Goodness! Dates set for Garden Commons workshops Garden Commons has set workshops to help people who want to learn more about gardening. They cover starting seeds indoor, growing things in containers, herbs and planting. Read more.
  • Are you looking to eat healthier on campus? Find out more about more information about how "Good Health is in the Cards." Just look for the Cardinal Heads to lead you to better nutrition.

Live Well: Self Care & Work-Life Balance

  • My Heart, My Life: Learn about your heart and "Life's Simple 7. Take the "My LifeCheck" offered by the American Heart Association to get started today!
  • Join in for the Heart Healthy Happy Hour! A happy heart is a healthy heart--join in on Feb 2 for this community event. The evening will include cooking demos, healthy appetizers, screenings and more.
  • e –x – h – a – l –e as you start your exciting path to overall wellbeing. Our exhale stress management class will support you on your journey towards more effective stress management and increased life satisfaction. We invite you to experience exhale's active, hands-on approach.  Sign up today!
  • Caring for aging parents? Join Get Healthy Now for two ElderCare Workshops this month:
    • 2/14: “Moving Matters: Moving to a Senior Community”  [Rescheduled from January due to severe weather warning]
    • 2/21: "Dementia: Definitions, Problem Solving, Resources."
    • Visit the webpage for more information and to view the digital archives of previous workshops.  Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women.

  • Focus on your wellness, connect with others, and get inspired with the GHN Book Club! If you could wave a magic wand and make anything happen for yourself, what would you change? Begin changing ANYTHING by:

    • 1) reading the key parts of the book Change Anything by Kerry Patterson

    • 2) register with an email to Paula Kommor.

    • Book Club meets Monday, February 13th from 12-1:30 p.m.--Belknap Campus, Ekstrom W210.  In March, we will be meeting on HSC!

Be Active: Increase Physical Activity

  • The groundbreaking work of UofL Researcher, Dr. Roberto Bolli, was featured in the Courier Journal. Read this article about heart health and how UofL is on the cutting edge in cardiovascular research and patient care.   
  • Dancing can be a great way to stay active during the cold weather months.  Check out this interactive resource offered by United Health Care. Choose your music style, duration and intensity. Then…have some fun!
  • Make a splash and stay active with Get Healthy Now Water Fitness classes! Join us for the spring session of Water Fitness classes. Classes held Tues/Thur from 12-12:45 p.m. at the Natatorium on Belknap campus. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today! Visit the webpage for full details and to enroll.
  • Find mental clarity on the mat: Yoga & Pilates are back in session! Check out the schedule for Spring 2012 and find out about how to get started. View the flyer.
  • Get Healthy Now Employee Dedicated Fitness Facility: GHN is dedicated to providing a wide variety of health, fitness and wellness opportunities for all faculty and staff to help them continue their role as healthy and productive members of the University of Louisville community.
    • Visit the facility in Crawford Gym, lower level, room 17 for a great workout and a fresh dose of motivation! Facility Hours: Mon-Wed 7am-7pm, Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri7 am-2 pm.
    • Work with a personal trainer: GHN personal training program offers FREE one-on-one training, group training, equipment orientations, and assessments to help you meet your fitness goals! Get started today!
  • Need help training for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon?  Registration is now open for Get Healthy Now’s FREE Training Program. Join us on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7 a.m. and Fridays at noon, Room 17, lower level, Crawford Gym. For more information visit GHN Walk/Run or call 852-7755

    Monthly Focus:  Personal Health, Safety and Supporting Policies

    • The Kentucky Rx Coalition assists covered employees and their dependents with any issues related to their Rx benefit.  Read this month's information about cholesterol medication: high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.

      • To learn more about this resource, ask questions related to medications as it relates to adverse reactions, drug interactions or over-the-counter medications, contact a Coalition pharmacist. Call between 8 AM-6 PM EST Mon-Friday toll free at (855) 218-KYRX (5979) or via email at KYRxCoalition@uky.edu.

    • Feb 27 - March 1: UofL BABA WEEK 2012 Body Awareness Body Appreciation Week Keynote Event: Bryant Terry & Friends! Eco-chef, local food and food justice activist, cookbook author will speak on Thursday March 1st at 6 PM in UofL SAC MPR. Tickets: $10/ticket: faculty, staff & public. Visit health promotion website for more information.
    • "Good for YOUR Body. Great for EVERY Body." You should be seeing and hearing this message all throughout the community on TV, radio, in newspapers and on buses and billboards. Developed with the help of local research including neighborhood focus groups, the campaign includes an easy to access website, www.comeoneverybody.org, which provides specific information about how to be more active and engaged in the community’s efforts to be healthier.
    • "LIKE" us on Facebook and post on our wall telling us what healthy activities you're most looking forward to this month. Then join us, all month long for updates and daily inspiration.  Visit: http://uofl.me/ghn-FB

    Thank you for your continued interest in our programs and offerings.  We look forward to providing you with insightful monthly happenings & highlights to assist you in championing your health all year long!
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