Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics for Faculty and Staff

Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday starting October 13, 2010 and continuing throughout fall term
(No clinic Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26)
8:00 am-9:00 am
University Health Center, Nurse Specialty Clinic

Saturday Flu Clinics: October 9 and November 13, 2010
10:00 am-2:00 pm
University Health Center

This year seasonal flu vaccinations are available ONLY for UO faculty/staff   (NOT dependents, spouses, domestic partners or retirees), and who do not have MEDICARE Part B (University Health Center is not a Medicare provider; and is unable to care for or immunize anyone who has Medicare Part B).  
Those individuals who present with their UO ID card and their Providence PEBB insurance card will be eligible to receive the flu vaccine without charge. With no PEBB insurance, the charge is $26, cash or check (no credit cards.)

For questions, call the University Health Center:  346-2739, or the Flu Information Line:  346-4444.

Fall Term Fitness Opportunities at the Student Recreation Center http://perec.uoregon.edu/

Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the fitness services offered at the Rec Center, including body composition analysis, a full fitness assessment and personal training sessions.

Personal Training Services

Schedule an appointment to get your new fitness routine started or find new ways to increase the challenge of your workouts.  Choose to meet with a personal trainer to design your workout program or to guide your exercise sessions for motivation and coaching.  Visit the UO Rec website for details.  http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_programs/fit_services/fitness_services.html

Rec Fitness Group Workout Sessions

Group workouts are a great way to stay motivated and get moving with the UO community.  Purchase a punch card at the Rec Sports Office, Esslinger 102, and take advantage of the drop-in schedule to accommodate your needs with workout formats such as step, body sculpting, circuit training, group cycling and fitness yoga.  All sessions are open to 30 participants on a first come first serve basis.  Check out the workout schedule on the web:   http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_programs/rec_aerobics.html.

Breast Health Awareness and Education

Ingrid Edstrom, CFNP. M.Ed, CIT, Infrared Breast Health LLC

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  If you or a loved one have concerns about breast health, mark your calendar for this informative health education workshop about a proactive breast wellness program that can help women reduce their risk of breast cancer through customized nutrition and diet, hormone balancing and making environmental changes.

October 7, 2010
Noon – 1 pm
Rogue Room, EMU

Click on the following link to register for this course, or contact Human Resources at jvasey@uoregon.edu, 677 East 12th Ave., Suite 400, 346-0686.

Relax and Renew Meditation Class

Jude Kehoe, LPN, CHTP, University Health, Counseling and Testing Center

Do the intersections of your work and personal life have you stressed?  Join us to learn and practice various meditation techniques for relaxation and stress reduction.

Wednesdays, October 13 through November 17, 2010
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location TBA
Cost:  $25 for all six weeks (must pay by cash or check)
To register contact the University Health Center at 541-346-2770.

SAVE THE DATE for the Healthy Campus Kickoff!!!

Friday, October 22, 2010, 3-5 pm
EMU Amphitheater
This exciting first time event will officially kick off a new Healthy Campus Initiative
Come join in the fun and celebration:

• 3 – 5 pm:  Visit the showcase of campus healthy-living resources and programs available for faculty, staff and students
• 3 pm:  “Running with the President” – a fun walk and run led by President Lariviere
• Get ready for the Pac 10 Fitness Challenge Oct.25-29, the annual week-long series of programs that will get you moving and give you an opportunity to apply new activities that will keep you on a healthy track.

Details will be coming soon!