November Happenings
Find news and events, things to do, places to go, and helpful information
GET HEALTHY NOW NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Renew Get Healthy Now membership for 2010! DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
Anyone, including current participants, who want to participate in Get Healthy Now must complete an on-line health-risk assessment.
Get Healthy Now offers Free Health Screening
Do you ‘know your biometric numbers’ (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc)? If not, contact Get Healthy Now to schedule your health screening: ghn@louisville.edu or 852-7755. This information can be used to complete the health risk assessment and will give you a more accurate and comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of your overall health status.
EAT WELL: NUTRITION INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Basic Pantry: UofL’s Newest Nutrition Initiative provides:
Shelf-stable items and fresh produce you can buy with cash or your meal card, 2-3 simply delicious recipes per month, and real-life practice to build your cooking skills whether you’re a novice or expert cook, Basic Pantry makes it easy to create deliciously nutritious meals. Basic Pantry products are conveniently located in Cardinal’s Nest, University Tower Apartments
Join Get Healthy Now Recipe Challenge: http://louisville.edu/hr/gethealthynow/nutrition
This is the last month to send in an entry for the recipe challenge! All monthly winners will be chosen and finalists will be selected at the end of November. Please submit now if you want to be eligible for the $100 gift card and a spot on a campus menu.
Interested in Faculty/Staff Meal Plans? http://www.uofldiningservices.com/
New website connects Kentucky consumers with agriculture producers
The University of Louisville’s Environmental Finance Center (EFC) has created a new website that connects consumers and nonprofit agencies with local farmers and others who produce agriculture goods. Full story
10th Annual ‘Healthy Foods, Local Farms’ Conference
Nov. 6 and 7, the 10th annual “Healthy Foods, Local Farms” conference will take place, with several events around Louisville. Nov. 7th, the conference will take place 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the University of Louisville’s Strickler Hall. To learn, visit
LIVE WELL: SELF CARE & WORK-LIFE BALANCE
EAP provides onsite training - click here for latest Balanced Living newsletter (PDF attached)
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Do you have diabetes, arthritis, heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, cancer, pain, depression, or other on-going health conditions? Living Well Workshops can help! Click here for more (flyer is attached)
Volunteer opportunities
Want to volunteer but don't know where to start? Start with the Office of Community Engagement.
BE ACTIVE
Jane Beshear, Kentucky’s First Lady, announcing fall tourism opportunities:
“Fall in Kentucky is a great time to get outside for hiking wildlife viewing, trail riding, hunting and other activities”. To check out some of these, visit www.tourism.ky.gov/outdoors
6th Annual Woodward-Burch Floss Walk - NOVEMBER 7, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m.
One Mile Floss Walk benefiting the Dental Hygiene Legacy. Legacy Lecture to follow.
Other On Campus Fitness Opportunities: http://louisville.edu/hr/gethealthynow/wo
Monthly Focus: Personal Health, Safety & Policies
H1N1 Vaccination & other Preventive Information
Flu Prevention and Vaccination: http://louisville.edu/update/flu/
CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Human Resources, Department Memo regarding the release of sick leave for H1N1:
http://louisville.edu/hr/information-regarding-h1n1-flu
Health Hazards Preparedness
The Center for Health Hazards Preparedness wants to remind you that it's never too early to get prepared for all hazards, including pandemic flu.
UofL's Belknap Campus Goes Smoke Free
On Nov. 19, the University of Louisville will institute a policy that prohibits smoking on all campuses. From Nov. 19 to June 1, designated smoking areas will be established on Belknap and affected Shelby Campus buildings to allow faculty, staff and students time to adjust to the policy. Starting June 1, 2010 however, the designated smoking areas will cease to exist and the policy will be fully enforced on all campuses. For smoking cessation classes offered through Get Healthy Now
The Centers for Primary Care can help you stay healthy and save money
Stay healthy and save money this year by visiting a UofL faculty physician. Anyone covered by a UofL health plan will receive enhanced benefits (no co-pay/reduced visit charge) when he or she receives care from a UofL primary care physician. Visit http://www.uoflphysicians.com/primarycare for details. Locations include Cardinal Station, 215 Central Ave., 852-5205; and the UofL Health Care Outpatient Center, 401 E. Chestnut St., 813-6800.
