UA Health Link
October 15, 2008
Anchorage Spotlight Wellness Champion
Immunizations: Are you current?
Wellness Challenge
Online Wellness Center
Get the Point
Wellness Breaks
Outstanding Achievements
Program Links
UA Health In Action Website
Online Wellness Center
Health Activity Tracker
Audiocasts
Download files and listen on the go.
15 Healthier Things to do w/ Salt
Tips for Preventing Headaches
Fitness Buddy Directory
Find a friend to work out with or add your name to the directory. [more]
Upcoming
Community Events
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau
Health Tool
Are your headaches really migraines?
Migraine Self-assessment
Health Tip of the Month
October preview: Wax coating on fruits and veggies. Good or bad?
Sign me up!
Community Resource
Born Learning works toward long-lasting community change that supports young children. It has three cornerstones: awareness, education, and action. www.bornlearning.org
Health Resources
The original open-access comprehensive medical textbook for all clinical fields: www.emedicine.com
UA Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program
VSP, Vision Care Provider
UA Statewide Website
Juneau Rec Center: Offers noontime wellness, Friday yoga, and weight room introductions...
FREE!
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IHP Sessions Started Oct 13
Sessions open to past participants
Past participants may sign up for IHP sessions again. Go to the Health In Action website at www.uahealthinaction.com and click the appropriate registration link for your region. On the IHP sign in page, you can log in using your username and password from your last sessions. (HINT: your username may be your university email address.) If you cannot remember your password, click the "password help" link under the password box, enter your username, and your password will be emailed to you. If you can't remember your username, contact us. [more]
Anchorage Spotlight
Mammography discount, afternoon Pilates, and organic produce
Breast cancer awareness month—Mammography discount
UAA employees and their families can save 25% off a digital mammogram during October at
Diagnostic Health Anchorage. To schedule an appointment call 729-5800.
[download postcard with details]
Digital Mammography facts:
- A digital mammogram is considered to be the best screening method available for detecting breast cancer.
- Yearly mammograms are recommended for women 40 years and older.
- Early detection saves lives.
Pilates, weekly beginning October 29
Pilates and strength training class will meet weekly through the semester. There's a 25-person class-size limit.
Two class times to choose from:
• 1:45pm to 2:30 class Registration required. FULL
• 4:30pm to 5:15 class Registration required.
Coming in November—Certified organic produce delivery
UAA and WIN for Alaska is partnering with Full Circle Farms to bring you organic produce. Beginning in November, you can sign up to receive a weekly or twice monthly box of farm-fresh food delivered to the UAA Cuddy Center through Full Circle Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. CSA boxes contain a variety of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and herbs that you can customize. Look for details in November.
Wellness Champion!
UAS Road Scholars
For the past seven years, the "Road Scholars," have come together for the camaraderie, challenge, and fun. This year was no different. A chancellor-sponsored group of UAS staff, faculty, and students joined in the 26th running of the Klondike Road Relay, a 100+ mile middle-of-the-night race from... Read the Road Scholars' story.
Are you a Wellness Champion?
Immunizations
More than just a shot in the arm
Shots may hurt a little... but the diseases they can prevent can hurt a lot more! Immunization shots, or vaccinations, are essential. They protect...[more]
Your UA choice preventive benefit covers immunizations. Make sure you're current.
Immunization Schedule: Are you due?
Children under 6
Children 7-18
Adults
Q & A regarding vaccinating children
October Wellness Challenge
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The pink ribbon...you see it everywhere. It's the international symbol of breast cancer awareness. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and the organization is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection all year long.
This month, take the challenge... [more]
Online Wellness Center
This month: Dental Health & Hygiene Month
10 unexpected things you didn't know about your teeth
What a dental hygienist can tell you
How to banish bad breath
What your saliva says about you
Oral cancer Is mostly preventable
Plus, Halloween Safety Tips & Lung Health
Get the Point!
October is the last month
If you started the Get the Point program in May this is your last month to earn points toward your six-month prize. We've awarded the following to participants who've completed the program: [more]
Wellness Break: New Presentations Available Soon
Schedule a free Wellness Break
A
Wellness Break is a free, half-day event brought to you by WIN for
Alaska. We offer blood cholesterol and
glucose screenings, chair massage (available in many UA locations), healthy snacks, a wellness walk, and mini-presentations. Wellness Breaks scheduled for October and later will have new presentations to choose from.
Outstanding Health/Fitness Achievements
Recognizing university staff/faculty
Fairbanks
Equinox Marathon & Relay [more]
Juneau
Klondike Road Relay
[more]
Anchorage
Lost Lake and Big Wild Life Run [more]
Have a health or fitness accomplishment that makes you proud? Let us know. |