UA Health Link
July 2009
Hydration
Hydration Nation
Go on a Treasure Hunt
What? A Marathon?
Tai Chi and Biking Start in July
Weight Watchers Update
July GTP Health Focus
Health/Fitness Achievements
Summertime: It's a Fine Time
OWC: Kidney Health
Coming Up...
August:
Salt
Program Links
UA Health In Action Website
Online Wellness Center
Get the Point
Audiocasts
Download files and listen on the go.
Avoid a Summer Meltdown
Fill Up with Fluids
Fitness Buddy Directory
Find a friend to work out with or add your name to the directory. [more]
Have a fitness buddy success story? [Let us know.]
Health/Fitness Achievements
Don't forget to let us know about accomplishments that make you proud (like lowering your cholesterol or completing a marathon).
[Tell us about it.]
Local Produce Farms
Several farms in Alaska have Community Supported Agriculture programs so you can eat the freshest produce around. Some of the farms offer delivery across the state.
Anchorage/Mat-Su:
www.springcreekfarmak.org
www.arcticorganics.com/csa.htm
http://glaciervalleycsa.com
Fairbanks:
www.calypsofarm.org
www.rosiecreekfarm.com
Bethel:
Meyers' Farm meyersfarm@gmail.com
(907) 543-1270
Upcoming
Community Events
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Health Tool
How much water do you need? Hydration Calculator
Health Tip of the Month
July Health Tip Preview: Sitting May Be Hazardous to Your Health
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Community Resource
Running Clubs
Alaska Mountain Runners
Anchorage Running Club
Running Club North
Southeast Road Runners
UA Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program
VSP, Vision Care Provider
UA Statewide Website
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UA Health In Action Team
There are many wise and knowledgeable wellness consultants on WIN for Alaska's UA Health In Action team. Together, they have more than 120 years of health education and consulting experience. We are introducing two team members each month, one in the first edition of the UA Health Link, and another in the mid-month edition.
Meet Heidi Beer
Angelique Garnand
Brook Predeger
Diann Darnall
Gerald Damron
Personal Wellness Profile Update
Checks have been mailed
More than 2,500 university staff, faculty, and dependents completed the Personal Wellness Profile (PWP) in April. Eligible PWP respondents will receive a $100 check in the mail in the next few days.
If you would like to log back in to the PWP to view/print your report, click here.
Hydration Nation
Why water is good for you
Water makes up 85% of our blood, 80% of our muscles, and 75% of our brains. It regulates body temperature, transports nutrients, and removes impurities. Water is essential for a healthy functioning body!
Health Benefits of Water on...[more]
Go on a Treasure Hunt
By Janice Cook, Wellness Consultant
WIN for Alaska, Inc.
So, you have a GPS unit. Now what do you do with it? Sure, it helps find your way to places, but did you know that you could have some REAL fun with it? How about a game of geocaching? Don’t know what it is? Don’t know how to play it? Let me tell you a little bit about this relatively new sport called geocaching. [more]
What? A Marathon?
Think you can't? Think again! We want to help.
If you've ever had even the slightest inkling that you may enjoy running a long-distance race, but have put the "I can't" in front of that thought, take away the apostrophe "t" and think, "I can!"
 There are two major running events approaching and WIN for Alaska, Inc. would like to help you prepare. [more]
Marathon Training
We just finished our first marathon-training course in Anchorage and had 12 participants complete the Mayor's Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay on June 20. (See Achievement article for list of names.) Many more of the participants are gearing up for the Big Wild Life Runs, August 16, in downtown Anchorage.
Tai Chi and Biking Start in July
Enjoy the great outdoors
Your Health In Action team is preparing to help you get out and enjoy one of the best things about Alaska...the summer.
Summer Activity Incentive
Anchorage and Fairbanks, when you sign in at 10* or more sessions of any of the activities listed below you'll receive a BPA-free polycarbonate and stainless steel WIN for Alaska, Inc. logo water bottle to help keep yourself hydrated.
*Mat-Su and Juneau sign in at five or more sessions.
Starting in July
Tai Chi Tuesdays, July 7 - August 18
Biking Thursdays, July 9 - August 20
Anchorage Details
Mat-Su Details (Tai Chi)
Fairbanks Details
Walking Wednesdays, July 1 - August 19
Juneau Details
Already started
Walking Wednesdays, June 10 – August 19
Anchorage Details
Fairbanks Details
No registration needed. Join any group any week.
Weight Watchers Update
UAS maybe, UAF yes.
UAS Campus
We have 10 interested participants so far. Are there any others? Weight Watchers requires at least 15 to hold an information/registration meeting.
Juneau, are you interested in starting a Weight Watchers at Work group?
UAF Campus
The response to beginning a group on the West Ridge was a resounding, "YES!" We will be in contact with the interested participants in the near future with a date and time of an information/registration meeting.
UAA Campus
The Weight Watchers group on the UAA campus is held Mondays at 5:30 pm (weigh-in at 5 pm) in the Consortium Library, Room 307/302A.
Interested participants may join the group at any time during the 13-week program.
July Get the Point Health Focus
Drink lots of water daily
Drink a minimum of 8-12 servings of water daily for at least 25 days of the month, and
record your consumption every day. It's worth 20 points in Get the Point (GTP).
Download Wellness Goal
If you started the GTP Incentive Campaign in April, July is the last month to track points, reach a tier, and earn a 4-month incentive reward.
After you claim your 4-month reward by responding to the reward email, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery to your university address.
The GTP Tracking System can be used year-round to record your healthful habits and activity. However, you can only earn rewards during an incentive campaign. The next GTP campaign starts in February 2010.
Health/Fitness Achievements
What have you done? No Longer Needs Surgery
Roberta Weaver
"...my goal from the beginning of the fitness program [Individualized Health Planning] was cardiovascular health. After 15 months of following the diet recommended by Heidi Beer...I was able to lose some weight and a size of clothing. I was exercising on my exercise bike, but very carefully as I had a leaky valve in my heart that would cause extreme discomfort if I overdid the exercise...My persistence paid off in a big way. [more]
Mayor's Marathon Events
The 36th annual Mayor's Marathon events were held on June 20th. After months and months of preparation and training, we know of at least 12 UA staff/faculty who participated in at least one of the events. [more]
Don't forget to let us know when you've done something that makes you proud. We'll add your name and accomplishment to the Health Link.
There is an Athlete in You
A story from the Mayor's Marathon, by Mel Kalkowski
The story I want to tell isn’t about those that couldn’t complete the course, or had to call for the sag wagon. It’s about the woman I spent most of the day with steadily walking toward a goal. [more]
Summertime: It's a Fine Time
Schedule a Wellness Break
Schedule a Wellness Break for your department and be infused with good health knowledge from our experienced and wise wellness consultants.
Enjoy a chair massage, blood screenings, presentations, wellness exercise, healthful snacks, and prizes for participation.
Read more about Wellness Breaks
Schedule a Wellness Break
Online Wellness Center
This month's preview
Kidney Health
Your two small kidneys have a mighty long to-do list, including: filter out waste in the blood, control how much protein goes back into the blood, help make red blood cells, and regulate blood pressure. Drink adequate water every day to keep your kidneys healthy.
Keeping Kidneys Healthy
Kidney Stones — New Approach to an Old Problem
Life Cycle of a Kidney Stone
Kidney Failure Doubles in United States
Kidney Disease: How Common Is It?
Plus, visit the Online Wellness Center for articles on
travel/summer safety and parenting. |
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