The Healthy U program offers far-reaching health and wellness programs focusing on education, self-care, behavioral changes, and disease prevention, as well as lifestyle modification and intervention. Program formats include on-site, self-paced and group programs.
Educational training opportunities are offered during the lunch hour to encourage employees to "take a break for health". The Wellness Workshops are offered from noon to 1:00 p.m. at various locations throughout campus. Topics include: diabetes awareness and prevention, back health, stress management, heart health, blood pressure, healthy weight, lifestyle and cancer, women's health, healthy eating, and fitting in fitness.
To register, go to www.udel.edu/healthyu or call 831-8388.
Overview:
Research shows that patients who take part in decisions about their health care are more likely to have better outcomes. The speaker will discuss the importance of your role in your health care, how to play an active role and to speak up if you have questions or concerns.
All attendees will receive a copy of the Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Self-Care.
Target Audience:
All employees, retirees and employee spouses
Duration:
55 minutes
Presenter:
Kathleen W. McNicholas, M.D., is the Medical Director for Performance Improvement and Surgical Utilization Management at Christiana Care Health System. Prior to her current role, she was Associate Director of Cardiovascular Services at Christiana Care Health System and also previously Director of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Deborah Heart & Lung Center in New Jersey.
Level: All
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012
Time: 12:05-12:55 pm
Location: 209/211 Trabant University Center
Overview:
Join us for a panel discussion about how to you can bike to work. Learn more about local transportation policies that impact bicycle safety, hear from a successful bicycle commuter and find out more about buying a bicycle and accessories.
Target Audience:
All employees, retirees and employee spouses
Duration:
55 minutes
Presenters:
Level: All
Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Time: 12:05-12:55 pm
Location: Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center
Offered By: HealthyU Employee Wellness Program
Overview:
Spring is not too far in our future and with it comes concerns about being bitten by disease-transmitting ticks. Information on ticks and their habitats, tick repellents, protective outdoor-clothing, and suggestions on modifications to home landscapes to reduce tick encounters will be presented through PowerPoint slides.
Target Audience: UD employees, retirees and their spouses/domestic partners
Duration: 55 minutes
Presenter:
R. A. Hamlen, PhD is a retired research fellow in biology, E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., currently vice chair of the Lyme Disease Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. (a 501(c)3 education, support, and research organization), and member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.
Level: All
Date: Wed, Apr 4, 2012
Time: 12:05-12:55pm
Location: Room 261, 413 Academy St. Bldg. (HR)
Offered By: HealthyU Employee Wellness Program
