HR Information Archive

Faculty/staff Fall 2016 wellness opportunities

Snooze & Lose Presentation
Do you ever wonder why you feel so exhausted during the day but can’t seem to fall to sleep at night? Have you struggled to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight? Our sleep habits affect more than just how alert we are during the day. They influence how we communicate and interact with others, how much stress we feel, and even our hormones, which can cause a series of other health-related concerns. Learn how to gauge if you’re sleeping enough and how you can improve the quality of your sleep. Join us on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. in Olmsted 310/311. Look for an online BUILD registration form soon. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

Iowa Financial Fitness Challenge
The Iowa Financial Fitness Challenge is an online financial wellness education program that provides you with unbiased instruction in personal finance, investment, and retirement fundamentals. This is a grant-funded, no-cost program sponsored by the Iowa Insurance Division. Start date is Sept. 26. More details to come.

Chair Massages
Back by popular demand—chair massages! Step away from your work and take a 10-minute vacation with a relaxing chair massage from licensed massage therapist Anne Boal.

Cost is $10 for 10 minutes (correct change cash or check). One name will be drawn from each month’s event and that person will receive a free 10-minute chair massage! Contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

Healthy4U—Small Changes, Big Impact
If you have ever tried to read a food nutrition label, determine how big a serving of meat really is, or wondered how to eat healthy at a restaurant, this class is for you. Join dietitian Lucas Flaherty for this four-part nutrition series. You may attend individual classes or the full series. The Sept. 21 class covers fad diets, portion control, MyPlate, behavior modification, and tools for change. The Nov. 8 class covers carbohydrates/fiber and fat/cholesterol/triglycerides. Both classes will be held in Olmsted Center Room 312/313 at 10 a.m. Look for an online BUILD registration form soon. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

CPR/AED/First Aid Classes
This FREE instructor-led course will teach you how to respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. Includes hands-on practice of lifesaving skills and certification for those who successfully complete the course. This four-hour course is taught over two days and will be offered twice this term. Minimum of four and maximum of 10 per class.

First session: Oct. 25 and 27, 1–3 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Conference Room 310
Second session: Nov. 2 and 3, 5–7 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Conference Room 310 (1st night) and TMR 132 (2nd night)
Instructor: Chris Nickell

Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information or to register for these classes.

Healthiest State Walk
Grab your walking shoes and join this year’s Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 5. This one kilometer (0.62 mile) walk is part of the Healthiest State Initiative and its goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. We will meet at the north entrance of Cowles Library at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. All participants will be given a map of the route and a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes. If it rains, we will walk on the indoor track at Knapp. If interested, please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

Wellness Screenings
Don’t forget this year’s screenings! Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2017 by completing a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this year. Choose one of the following options to complete your biometric screening:

  1. Complete a physical/screening (with bloodwork) with your physician by Aug. 31. Your physician’s office must complete, sign, and submit the Health Care Provider Biometric Screening Form by Sept. 30.
  2. Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location July 1 through Sept. 15. View instructions and a list of participating Hy-Vee stores.
  3. Complete your screening on campus at the Olmsted Center through UnityPoint health between 6:30 and 10:45 a.m. on one of the following dates: Oct. 6–7, 12–14, or 18–20. You can schedule your appointment online starting Sept. 2, 2016. Sign in with username: DRAKE and password: SCREEN. Find additional information in the On-campus Health Screening Scheduling Guide.

For more information, contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or check out the Wellness Portal under the employee tab on blueView.

Flu Shots
We will be offering flu shots to faculty and staff this fall through the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. More information soon, including dates.

Benefits/Wellness Fair
Grab some co-workers and spend a few minutes checking out the Drake Benefits/Wellness Fair on Friday, Nov. 4, 8:30–11:30 a.m., in the Olmsted Center. This come-and-go event provides an opportunity for employees to learn about the wide range of benefits and wellness opportunities available at Drake. We have lined up a terrific group of vendors and staff who will be available to answer individual questions. We will also offer blood pressure checks, bone density testing, chair massages, and more. Fair will be held in rooms 310/311/312/313 and the Drake Room. More details to come.

Food & Mood Presentation
When was the last time you monitored your mood as it relates to what and how much you eat? Emotional eating is a common response to stress and fatigue, and it can lead to unhealthy eating habits, which can lead to chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. In this presentation you’ll learn ways to track mood and food, and identify the difference between hunger, boredom, and stress eating. Join us on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. in Olmsted 310/311 for this fun and informative presentation! Look for an online BUILD registration form soon. Please email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

Holiday Trimmings Weight Challenge
Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on pounds? You bet! This six-week program is designed to help you maintain or lose weight through the holidays. Weigh-ins will be held prior to Thanksgiving and after New Year’s. Names will be randomly drawn from those who maintain or lose weight and prizes will be awarded! More information to come.

—Linda Feiden, Assistant Director, Wellness & Engagement