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Health
Promotion and Wellness Programs
With
the beginning of a new year, many
of us look forward to enjoying a happier,
healthier lifestyle. To help in this
effort, Penn offers a range of health
promotion and wellness programs and
services that promote and support
physical and emotional health and
well-being. They are designed to provide
you with information and encouragement
to pursue a healthier lifestyle for
you and your whole family.
Visit
the Human Resources website at www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/ for
more information.
- Health
and Wellness Program--A
range of health and wellness
activities are offered throughout
the year. Attend seminars
facilitated by healthcare
experts, view videos produced
by premier healthcare organizations,
and access an online newsletter
with quarterly tips from
Independence Blue Cross.
Upcoming
video presentations: Butt Out--A
Quit Smoking Video, Tuesday, February
25, noon-1 p.m.; Insomnia, Tuesday,
April 8, noon-1 p.m. Upcoming
seminar: Eating on the Run, Thursday,
March 27, noon-1 p.m.
- GlobalFit
Discount Fitness Club Program--Employees
can join any one of several
area participating health
clubs at a substantially
discounted corporate rate.
Call 1-800-294-1500 for
details.
- Fitness
and Recreation Program--The
Department of Recreation
provides indoor and outdoor
recreation facilities, recreational
activities, and personal
trainers.
- Annual
Health Fair--Held in
the spring of each year,
the Health Fair includes
over 25 information tables
and screenings (e.g., cholesterol,
vision, blood pressure)
provided by representatives
from the University's Health
System and other health
service providers.
- Flu
Shots--Flu shots are
provided in the fall at
several locations across
campus.
- Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
and Work/Life Benefits--Benefits-eligible
faculty and staff and their
immediate family members
can access free, confidential
counseling and referral
services and assistance
with dependent care challenges.
Contact PENN Behavioral
Health at 1-888-321-4433.
--Division
of Human Resources
Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 20, February 4, 2003
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