STAR Health invites UD employees, retirees and spouses to sample a full slate of clinical healthcare services on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the STAR Health Sciences Complex. Core services include primary care, exercise counseling, nutrition counseling, physical therapy, health coaching and speech-language-hearing (with additional focus areas like concussion and Parkinson’s disease).

Clinicians from each area will be available in the atrium to provide detailed information and field questions. The event will also feature light refreshments and free screenings, including biometric, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and body mass index. Employee Health and Wellbeing will showcase its many offerings and programs. Register in advance.

STAR Health clinicians and Employee Health and Wellbeing director Beth Finkle are spearheading the event.

“We want employees to get exposed to all of the clinical services offered at STAR Health, and connect them to the friendly faces providing these services,” said Finkle. “Our hope is that people will use this information to change their behavior to lower their disease risk and feel confident on where to turn for resources.”

“We want to make the referral process as easy as possible for patients and clients,” added registered clinical exercise physiologist Brittany Overstreet. “We want this place to truly be ‘healthcare under one roof.’”

Free parking will be available on the north side of the building. For questions, email wellbeing@udel.edu.

About each service

Primary care — The Nurse Managed Primary Care Center delivers a wide range of patient healthcare services for adults, including immunizations, treatment for episodic illnesses and injuries, occupational health and chronic illness management. Contact 302-831-3195.

Exercise counseling — Personalized exercise programs are developed for anyone starting or maintain a physical activity routine. STAR Health can help prevent or manage high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, muscle weakness, weight control, osteoporosis, arthritis, stress, anxiety and many other disorders. Contact exerciseconsult@udel.edu.

Nutrition counseling — Clients work one-on-one with registered dietitian nutritionists to develop an individualized meal plan. Sessions can include recipe planning, tips for grocery shopping, eating out and meal planning with exercise. Nutrition counseling helps with heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gastrointestinal disorders, weight control (gain or loss), eating disorders, food intolerance, allergies, diabetes, pre-diabetes, bariatric surgery, sports nutrition and other special diets. Contact nutrition-center@udel.edu.

Health coaching — Health coaches help clients achieve a healthier lifestyle, improve health outcomes, enhance overall care, give clients more control over their health, reduce the effects of chronic conditions and provide tailored programs to help clients meet their health goals. Contact health-coaching@udel.edu.

Physical therapy — The Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic is a full-service, professional operation that is open to the community while providing educational and research experiences for physical therapy faculty and students. Contact 302-831-8893.

Speech-language-hearing — The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic evaluates and treats children and adults having communication disorders (e.g., articulation, voice, motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication, and oral and written language). Children and adults diagnosed with speech, language or hearing impairments may receive individual or small group treatment services. Contact 302-831-7100.

About Employee Health and Wellbeing

Employee Health and Wellbeing aspires to build a thriving culture where employees, spouses and retirees are healthy, fueled and inspired to bring their best selves to work each day. Focus areas include career, emotional, financial, social, physical and community wellbeing. Visit www.udel.edu/wellbeing for upcoming events and classes.

Register for the STAR Health UD Employee Fair.

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