University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 19, Feb. 13, 1997
Wellness Works


Personal attention

     Three individual sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, are
offered to acquaint employees with the Employee Fitness Center's
equipment and assist with their individual workouts.
     The program is specifically designed for individuals who are
interested in one-on-one assistance and will be offered at
anytime during the center's regular hours of operation: 6 a.m.-
7:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; and   6 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Fridays.
     Cost is $35 Wellness Dollars.
     For information, call Phyllis Whaler at 831-1437 between
noon and 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.


Video library

     Employees who are unable to attend programs held on campus
can use a number of videos that are available on various health-
related topics, including such areas as stress, asthma, menopause
and weight loss. Videos are available for three days and are
delivered through campus mail. Cost is $10 Wellness Dollars.
     To request a brochure and order form, call the Employee
Wellness Center at 831-8388.


Lunchtime topics

     The Employee Wellness Center has scheduled a number of
lunchtime programs for employees. Participants may bring the
lunch.
      Preregistration is necessary for all of these programs.
      High blood pressure-from noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, March 11,
 at a site to be announced, "High Blood Pressure-What Can You Do
 about It?" will provide information on hypertension, lifestyle
 modification and the long-term effects of this illness. All
 participants will have their blood pressure checked, and there
 will be a door prize drawing. There is no fee for this program.
      All about AIDS- Do you know how to avoid getting HIV or
 the initial signs and symptoms of HIV infection? What do you
 know about testing for HIV or its treatment?
           These and other details about the virus will be from
 noon-1 p.m., Monday, March 17, in Room 216 McDowell Hall.
 Raymond Moderski, a registered nurse who has worked with HIV
 patients and researched the disease, will be the speaker. He
 also will answer questions from participants. The fee is $10
 Wellness Dollars.
      Sleep seminar-Those who have trouble sleeping, who get
 tired during the day and who don't sleep well will learn how to
 improve sleep patterns and feel better at this program,
 scheduled from noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at a site to be
 announced. There will be a door prize.
     There is no fee. To register for these programs, call Patty
McMichael at 831-8388.