Monthly News and Updates from the Wellness Program |
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February is Heart Health Month |
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Cardiovascular disease is the umbrella term for all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels including coronary heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.
About 11% of American adults have been diagnosed with heart disease.
The bright side is that there is a lot you can do to protect yourself from cardiovascular disease.
- Ask your doctor about your blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C.
- Reduce sodium in your diet; increase fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Meet physical activity guidelines.
- Don't smoke.
- Manage your stress - exercise, meditation, and stress coping programs are great for this.
- Stay up to date on your risk of diabetes.
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Upcoming Programs Open for Registration |
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Each year, the CWRU Wellness Program offers 60+ different programs to meet the health and well-being needs of benefits-eligible faculty and staff. The following programs are open for registration - see below for details! |
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Sleep Well
Did you know that 10-30% of U.S. adults deal with chronic insomnia or other sleep disorders?
Join a team of Metro Health sleep physicians as they discuss the importance of quality sleep, how to attain it, and how to combat common sleep disorders.
Sleep Well runs on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 pm
Feb 9 - Apr 6
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Zoom Fit
Tune in to this 6-week workout series from your home, office, or anywhere that you have space to move! The goal is to sweat and learn a little about how to structure your own workouts at home! All fitness levels welcome; modifications available for all movements.
Zoom Fit runs on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm
Feb 15 - Mar 22
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Financial Wellness
Join Karen Braun, Ph.D., CPA for a financial wellness education series. In FW 101, Karen will cover managing debt and how to start planning for retirement. FW 201 takes a deeper dive into social security and investments.
Classes 12:00-1:00pm. Registration is open!
Feb. 9 - March 30, 2022
Feb 10 - March 31, 2022
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All Programs Held Via Zoom |
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All wellness program offerings are currently being held via Zoom - links are sent out the day of each session.
Questions? Contact Zach at zxb111@case.edu
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While we hope to return to some in-person programming in the near future, all Wellness sessions are currently being held via Zoom.
Recordings of sessions will be sent out via email to participants and also posted on our website. While live attendance and participation is encouraged to create an engaging experience, programs can be experienced via the recordings and will count towards 2022 Program Incentive Attestations.
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SelfHelpWorks - Self Paced, Online Program options |
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The Wellness Program at CWRU partners with Avidon Health to provide a suite of programs that can help you break through barriers and make steps towards health goals. The programs are typically 6-8 weeks in length and are self-paced so you can fit sessions in whenever is most convenient for you.
Additionally, some of the SelfHelpWorks programs can be completed and used for Wellness Program Incentives. To get more info and see how to register, visit our website. |
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Maintaining Good Habits & Pathway to Happiness |
Feeling like you could use some extra positive thinking or guided journaling to increase your gratitude? The Greater Good Science Center offers an online program that focuses on weekly science-based gratitude and stress reduction practices that are proven to be effective. The program will prompt you daily and can be set to send you text reminders to continue your practice.
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Impact Solutions - Free Confidential Counseling |
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If you're struggling with work, family, or mental health matters, Impact Solutions offers free, confidential counseling via phone 24/7. These mental health experts are trained in personal issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, marital matters, and much more.
Rather not speak directly to someone about your situation? Impact has also implemented Tess, a ChatBot available via text. Tess can provide evidence-based support approved by mental health experts based off of your responses to questions.
To learn more about talking to a confidential counselor or to learn how to access Tess, click here!
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CWRU Wellness
216-368-5790
Zach Brommerich, Wellness Manager - zxb111@case.edu
216-368-5997
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