Wellness This Week
July 20, 2020
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In light of the rapidly changing scenario we’re facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, stress and anxiety levels amongst our workforce are also likely to be rising as our lives, jobs, and normal routines have been disrupted.
As always, the health and well-being of our MUSC Care Team Members is our highest priority. Furthermore, the MUSC Office of Health Promotion recognizes the importance of sharing critical well-being resources to help our employees and their family members stay healthy both physically and mentally as they navigate the weeks and months to come.
We will continue to share a wide variety of well-being resources with you, from physical activity that can be practiced on campus or in your home, to mental health resources designed to assist in managing the stress and anxiety that is associated with these unprecedented times.
Best in health,
The MUSC Office of Health Promotion Team
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MUSC's Purpose Challenge
Engage in the Pursuit of Purpose & Well-Being Together
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Developed by a leading expert in the study of purpose,
Dr. Vic Strecher
and
Kumanu
, The Purpose Company, this unique experience harnesses powerful brain science and simple exercises to help people better define their purpose in less than 5 minutes.
Please join us in building a community of purpose and hope at MUSC.
Take the challenge today:
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Coping with COVID -19
Food & Well-Being Support Resources
for MUSC Care Team Members
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MUSC Office of Health Promotion
encourages all
MUSC Health
Care Team Members
to take advantage of the wide variety of health, well-being, financial and food support resources available to them throughout the COVID-19 pandemic response an beyond.
These resources are available to all Care Team Members and their families, including those who have been impacted by the temporary workforce adjustments as a result of the pandemic.
Click the following link to be directed to the
MUSC Office of Health Promotion COVID-19 Resource Directory:
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Imagine U
Employee Well-Being Program
Participate in a Digital Wellness Program Designed Specifically for MUSC Care Team Members
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The catalog of over one hundred well-being challenges can be accessed by any MUSC employee 24/7 on any desktop computer, tablet or smartphone device.
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Eat Well. Be Well.
Fuel Your Way to Health on MUSC Campus & Beyond
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Learn more about the MUSC COVID-19 Pandemic Food Response, resources available and ways you can support our efforts:
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MUSC Urban Farm
What's "Growing On" at the Urban Farm?
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Free Produce Pick-Up at the MUSC Urban Farm
Pick Up Dates/Time:
Tuesdays from 1:00- 2:30 PM
at the MUSC Urban Farm
- Produce, flowers and house/desk plants available on a first-come, first serve basis while supplies last each day
- Available to anyone with an MUSC badge
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Stay In the Know
Free Wellness-Focused Webinar Series
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Participate in MUSC Business Health's Free Webinar Series
MUSC Business Health
has recently launched a Wellness E-newsletter/webinar campaign that provides those who participate with an opportunity to hear from MUSC health experts about different health topics each month. This is a free program and is available to all MUSC staff, students and community members.
Please email
[email protected]
or call 843-792-8442 to be added to future eCommunications for topic details about upcoming sessions!
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Keep Moving. Stay Active. Breathe.
Physical Activity & Mental Well-Being Resources for MUSC Care Team Members & Their Families
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MUSC Wellness Center Digital Fitness Classes
The MUSC Wellness Center invites all MUSC Care Team Members to participate in their digital fitness classes that can be live streamed of accessed 24/7 on any desktop computer, smartphone or tablet.
- Daily workouts will include yoga, functional fitness, stretching/mobility,
body weight workouts, etc.
- Live stream classes will be all-levels and accessible for a wide variety of fitness levels
Stay tuned to the MUSC Wellness Center Facebook for daily fitness offerings:
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Weekly Wellness Center Virtual Class Schedule
Monday, July 20:
Tuesday, July 21:
Wednesday, July 22:
Thursday, July 23:
Friday, July 24:
(Simply click the links above to participate in virtual class offerings)
Classes are available for free to all MUSC Care Team Members and their families.
You can join classes and chat with your trainer as early as 15 minutes before class time.
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Mental Well-Being Resources
Promote Resilience, Reduce Stress & Combat Anxiety
Using These Helpful Tools
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MUSC MAIN CAMPUS RESOURCES
The Meditation Labyrinth
- Care Team Members are encouraged to utilize the public meditation labyrinth to relax, breath, and ground themselves throughout the COVID-19 response
- The MUSC Meditation Labyrinth is located on the corner of Bee and President Streets inside the wall
Spend Time in Nature
Visit
the MUSC Urban Farm
from sunrise to sunset. Located on MUSC’s main campus (29 Bee Street)
- Conduct a self-guided sensory tour through the Urban Farm to get in added steps and reduce stress through “green exercise”
Digitally Accessible Resources
Dr. Tese Stephens RN P.R.E.P Podcast:
Free Licensing of Headspace Meditation App for Healthcare Workers
Headspace
is providing free Headspace subscriptions to US healthcare providers working in public health settings
throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Headspace has curated specific guided meditations titled “Weathering the Storm” designed for the healthcare workforce currently facing immense pressure amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Additional free meditation digital apps:
Connect remotely with a Licensed Therapist :
Connect with a licensed therapist via text messages, audio messages, picture and video messages, and text-based chat room
Stress & Coping Through the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Tools from the CDC
The CDC has provided extensive resources for healthcare workers and individuals to manage stress and anxiety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
The American Nurses Association: Workouts From Home Powered by Humana
The American Nurses Association has partnered with Humana to provide at-home workouts for healthcare workers for free throughout the month of May
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DHEC, DMH Emphasize Importance of
Mental Health Amid COVID-19
In addition to taking precautions to stop the spread of germs, DHEC and DMH encourage South Carolinians to take the following steps to help protect your mental and emotional health:
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media. Hearing about COVID-19 or other stress-inducing issues repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take care of your body: eat healthy, well-balanced meals; exercise regularly; get plenty of sleep; and avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Make time to unwind and participate in activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. It is OK to need assistance to stay mentally healthy.
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MUSC helps businesses and CCSD navigate reopening safely during pandemic
MUSC's Back2Business program is designed for companies and local governments that want an extra level of customization when it comes to coronavirus safety. It doesn’t supersede existing regulations from agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
It’s a layer on top of that for employers interested in having MUSC experts work closely with managers to do in-depth inspections, analyses and consultations as the pandemic continues.
Additionally, As the Charleston County School District carefully decides when and how to begin the new school year, whether it’s in person, online or a combination of the two, it’s working with public health experts from the
MUSC Health Back2Business program
to ensure the reopening is as safe as possible for students and sta
ff.
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Use of Cloth Face Coverings
to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Cloth face coverings should—
- fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- be secured with ties or ear loops
- include multiple layers of fabric
- allow for breathing without restriction
- be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?
Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering?
A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering?
- Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
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MUSC Employee Wellness
Office of Health Promotion
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