Upcoming Classes and Events

Register online for the 8 session series

True health and vitality don’t come from quick fixes—but from small, intentional actions repeated over time. It’s about cultivating a lifestyle that helps people flourish through consistency, not perfection.  Throughout the course of the fall semester, this group will meet 8 times with a focus on turning what you know about healthy living into lasting habits.  We’ll provide the structure, support and accountability to help you build-real life routines around the core behaviors we’ve explored in previous programs - like nutrition, sleep, movement and stress management.  

This group will be led by NKU Personal Wellness Coach Lyndsay Barto, MS RDN LDN. Lyndsay is a Registered Dietitian and has years of experience helping individuals who strive to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives and creating an environment where faculty and staff can be successful in doing so. You’ll also be supported by a community of like-minded individuals.

What you can expect: 

• A Clear Weekly Focus - There will be one habit or theme per week that we will build on (hydration, sleep hygiene, mindful eating, etc). This keeps things manageable and builds confidence through small wins!
  
  
• Education and Action - In a brief (15 minutes) learning portion, we'll review key points on the weekly topic then focus on practical steps to take for the following week(s) between sessions. 
  
  
• Personal Reflection & Tracking Tools - Throughout the sessions you'll be provided with journal prompts, weekly check-ins, and self-assessments.  Many times we will take time together in sessions to fill these out and establish a plan for the week ahead.  Completing these in real time will help you identify barriers, create your strategy and stay engaged. 
  
  
• Meal Plan Ideas - Each session will include a meal plan sheet with some ideas to get you started, my best meal planning and prepping tips along with flexibility to make your meal plan your own.
  
  
• Accountability and Support - This program will include access to a private online platform specifically for this group so we can continue discussions and stay engaged outside of the 8 sessions.  You'll be able to chat with each other and the coach, share personal wins, gain insight and support from others for extra reinforcement. We'll even share a recipe idea or two!

Start where you are. Build what lasts. Let’s go from knowing to doing—together.

Begins September 3 and meets every other Wednesday
HE 125
1-1:45pm
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Join Whitney Jorgensen for this faculty/staff only yoga class. This restorative class is focused on relaxing, stretching deeply, and renewing the body.  Modifications of postures will always be offered.

Meets every other Wednesday beginning September 3, 1pm - 1:45pm, in the Health Innovation Studio, HE 125. Register and attend as your schedule allows. All participants must bring their own yoga mat, large towel, and complete a waiver before you attend your first class. Email your completed waiver to Kim Baker. 

Meditation Made Simple Introduction
September 18
12-1pm
SU 105
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“I don’t know of any magical solutions and, frankly, I’m not looking for one.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn

There are many different techniques and forms of meditation practiced around the world. The good news is that most are accessible to you without needing complicated equipment, purchasing membership fees, or investing lots of time. In fact, you can develop your practice by starting for just a few minutes a day. Meditation can help you improve your physical health, emotional well-being, and mental strength. Please join us for our workshop, Meditation Made Simple, and begin learning about the benefits of meditation, starting a practice that fits your lifestyle, and connecting with people who are also looking for support in their journey. Everyone is welcome whether you have been meditating for years or have never tried meditating before. All of our experiences are important!

Meditation Made Simple Weekly Workshop
Thursdays beginning September 25, 12:15pm-12:45pm
SU 105
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Meditation can help you improve your physical health, emotional well-being, and mental strength. Please join us for our workshop series, Building a Meditation, where we will explore a meditation technique at each meeting, spend some time in meditation, and connect with others who are also looking for support in their meditation practice. Everyone is welcome whether you have been meditating for years or have never tried meditating before. All of our experiences are important!

Ashley Siemer is the director of student affairs and enrollment management for Chase College of Law.  She was introduced to meditation approximately 15 years ago during a difficult period in her life. She has spent the last 15 years studying and practicing meditation because she knows how important it has been to her emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally.  Ashley understands both the benefits and challenges of beginning and sustaining a practice and wishes to share her experiences with you. While her personal and professional life has taken her down many paths, her current focus is to live her best life possible and to make the most of the time she has been granted.

The Office of Safety and Emergency Management in partnership with University Wellness provides AED/CPR Training to all NKU employees. Performing CPR in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest can triple the chance of survival; get trained and learn how to save a life!

Upon successful completion, each participant will receive an AED/CPR certification card provided by the American Safety and Health Institute which is valid for two years. Training proveded by the NKYEMS.

Register for October 6, 1-3pm, SU 108

Register for October 7, 9-11am, SU 108

The St. Elizabeth Cardiovascular Mobile Health Unit will be on the NKU campus to provide preventative screenings for stroke, aneurysms and cardiovascular disease.
Four screenings will be offered for $25 for each. All 4 screenings can be completed in 30 minutes.

Registration Required - Coming Soon
 

When:
October 22: 8am-2pm
October 23: 10am-4pm

Where:
Parked in Lot C next to Griffin Hall

4 screenings available:

Cardiac Age Health Risk Assessment
Based on the Framingham Heart Study, this assessment calculates a 10 year heart risk percentage based on biological age, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and smoking. This screening requires a 4 hour fast and involves a finger stick glucose and lipid panel.

Lower Extremity Arterial Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
PAD currently affects 8-12 million Americans. It is estimated that 1 in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has PAD. This test screens for PAD by checking the Ankle-Brachial Indices (ABI's). It is a painless test that uses blood pressure cuffs and sound waves to evaluate the blood flow in your arms compared to the blood flow in your legs. This test identifies blockage and if additional follow-up care is needed.

Carotid Arterial Screening
Stroke is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. One of the major causes of stroke is the buildup of plaque in the carotid arteries, which carry blood flow to the brain. This screening evaluates the carotid arteries using ultrasound (a painless procedure) to assess the amount of plaque present to determine if further work-up may be necessary.

Abdominal Aortic Screening: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
AAA's are caused by a weakening of one of the major arteries in the stomach. If left untreated, they have the potential to grow and/or rupture, possibly causing death. It is estimated that there are approximately 1 million individuals currently in the US with undiagnosed AAA's. This painless screening evaluates your abdominal aorta and determines if additional follow-up is needed.

Instructions for Cardiovascular Mobile Health Unit Screenings

Early detection is a strong weapon in the fight against breast cancer. Mammograms can save lives and allow for more treatment options.

The St. E's Mobile Mammography van will at NKU to provide screenings for breast cancer. Screening takes about 15 minutes and results will be sent to your Primary Care Provider. You will be contacted if additional testing needs to be done. 

Registration required: coming soon.

When:

November 4: 8:30am - 4pm

Where:
Parked in LOT C next to Griffin Hall.

Recent new guidelines recommend women should get a mammogram starting at age 40. If you are at higher risk for breast cancer, talk to a health care provider about when you need to start getting mammograms and whether you need to get other tests along with your mammograms. If you are not sure if you are high risk, speak with a health care provider to find out. It's also important to know how your breasts normally look and feel and to report any changes to a health care provider right away.

Airrosti Rehab Center focuses on non-invasive treatment and management of a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Airrosti's goal is to fix pain FAST (typically within 3-4 visits based on patient-reported outcomes) — with no needles, surgery, or invasive procedures. They help save patients time and money, while also dramatically reducing the need for costly and potentially dangerous prescription pain killers and opioids.

Whether you’ve been living with chronic and nagging pain for years or if you’ve recently experienced an acute injury, Airrosti providers are here to help find the root cause of your pain and offer treatment options for efficient, effective, and lasting relief.

Self-care and Connection Workshop: Recognizing Their Impact on Burnout

Is your team experiencing high levels of burnout, low morale or high workloads causing ongoing stress? If so, this 1-hour team building workshop can help support your team or department. High levels of burnout impact our physical and mental health without question. In addition, the impact on our personal connections with each other has a trickle-down effect on how the team functions together and the levels of engagement within that team.

The goal of this workshop is to empower each member of the team/department to better understand and address their own mental health and reconsider their role as a member of the team. We will discuss prioritizing self-care, building connections with others, and using your influence within a team to have a positive impact on engagement.

Facilitated by NKU Personal Wellness Coach Lyndsay Barto, MS RDN LDN. Contact Lyndsay to schedule your workshop at lbarto@lbwellbeing.com . Workshop can be done in-person, virtual, or a mix of both if needed.