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If you are interested in improving your overall health, reducing stress, managing your weight, or developing an exercise plan, take this opportunity to participate in our series of six face-to-face health-planning sessions with an experienced wellness consultant. These sessions include biometric screenings for blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol. Over 600 UA faculty and staff are registered for their Individualized Health Planning Sessions (IHPs). Although there's still availability, sessions are filling up fast. So register for yours today! Simply click on your campus's IHP session link below and follow the instructions.
UAF IHP participants will get their choice of an SRC pass or an Alaska Club pass (good for one month), after attending their third session. Read our featured IHP Program success story and become inspired!Holiday Health Screenings Don’t let the holidays weigh you down. Stop by for a free holiday health screening and benchmark your health before the holidays. No appointment is necessary. Plus, enter to win a Nintendo® Wii Sport! One per campus.ANCHORAGE: FAIRBANKS: JUNEAU: Free Health Screening includes: Wellness consultants will be on hand to answer questions about the IHP program and schedule sessions. November Midday Health Forums Come listen to a brief presentation by WIN for Alaska, Inc. and enjoy some healthy snacks. Our Wellness Consultant will also be on hand to answer your questions. November Topic:
Portion Control ANCHORAGE: FAIRBANKS: JUNEAU: Exclusive Alaska Club Offer Don't wait until after the holidays to begin your fitness program. Take advantage of this exclusive Alaska Club membership offer for UA faculty and staff! Brought to you by the University of Alaska, the Alaska Club and WIN for Alaska, Inc. To receive this offer, you must show your IHP one-month guest pass or UAA/UAF/UAS ID card. Great American Smokeout Ready. Get set. Quit! Hosted by the American Cancer Society, the first nationwide Smokeout was in 1977. The event has grown over the last 30 years, resulting in heightened awareness and publicity, which has generated quite an impact. Since the inauguration, legislation has been enacted to ban smoking in public spaces, restaurants, and work places. In addition, taxes have increased dramatically on the purchase of tobacco products, and enforcement for keeping teens smoke free has been credited in part to the Great American Smokeout. Many tools have been made available to smokers to assist them in their efforts to stop smoking permanently. These tools include: To learn more, visit: November Get the Point Health Focus Make sure to have your seasonal flu shot this year and enter your information in the GTP Tracking System.
In addition: Source: Centers for Disease Control The GTP Tracking System can be used year-round to record your healthful habits and activity. However, you only earn rewards during an incentive campaign. The next GTP incentive campaign starts February 2010. 2009 H1N1 “Swine Flu” Virus October 24, 2009 - President Obama signed a proclamation declaring the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic a National Emergency. This allows for healthcare systems to quickly implement disaster plans should they become overwhelmed. For the most up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu and vaccination clinics in your area, click on the links below: There is no doubt that there is a distinct difference between the normal flu and the swine flu. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have called it the “disease of the young,” and the latest statistics make that statement even more clear. In contrast to the seasonal flu, which primarily affects people over the age of 65, the swine flu has been seen to have its strongest impact on people under the age of 25. With hospitalizations and fatality numbers on the rise, it is important to know the facts about this very contagious virus. What is the 2009 H1N1 virus? 2009 Seasonal Flu Q&A What is a flu shot and how does it work? Getting the flu shot is not a guarantee that you will not get the flu, but most likely the symptoms from the flu will be a lot less serious than if you did not receive the vaccine. The flu shot can be compared to a search and rescue dog. You give it an item to sniff and it will follow the scent. Most times they are successful in locating the missing person but sometimes the search turns up nothing. Who should get the flu shot? [more] Fall Activities Anchorage: Pilates - CLOSED Pilates is core strength training done on the floor to help tone muscle, increase circulation, relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, and improve overall mobility and precision of body movement. All UAA faculty and staff members are invited to participate. Fairbanks: Modified Tai Chi No registration necessary. However, if you would like to sign up for an email reminder, please click on the link below. Tai Chi is designed to release stress, stimulate circulation, increase flexibility, and improve balance. No experience or equipment is required. All UAF faculty and staff members are invited to participate. Juneau: Activity Classes Online Wellness Center High Blood Pressure Natural Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Plus, visit the Online Wellness Center for articles on Brain Health and Diabetes. |
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