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Questions? Email Kim Baker, Director of Wellness at bakerk7@nku.edu.
Fall 2024 Class on Mondays, Beginning August 26, UC Ballroom
12-1pm
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Join Cat Schmeal for this faculty/staff only yoga class that will provide a well-rounded understanding of the practice so you can feel comfortable in any type of yoga class. Includes a Vinyasa flow section and will revolve around safe and gentle yoga postures that align breath with movement. Modifications of postures will always be offered.
Meets every Monday, 12pm-1pm, in the UC Ballroom. New participants must complete a waiver. Register for the course and attend as your schedule allows. All participants must bring their own yoga mat and complete the waiver in TalentEDr or complete the pdf before attending. Send to Kim Baker at bakerk7@nku.edu. If you completed a waiver in summer of 2023 or after, you do not need to complete another.
Cat Schmeal is the Costume Shop Manager for the School of the Arts Theatre and Dance Program. She has been a yoga practitioner for over a decade and has completed her RYT-200 yoga teacher training certification through Saga Yoga Co. She is currently working on her RYS-300 teacher training certification through the Yoga & Ayurveda Center’s Online Yoga School. Cat’s yoga interest and emphasis of study is in accessibility and inclusiveness.
Varying Mondays Beginning September 9, 12-1pm in SU 108
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Did you know?
9.7M adults have undiagnosed diabetes. (2024)
29.3 million have diagnosed diabetes. (2024)
115.9 million have pre-diabetes. (based on 2017-2020 data).
Type II Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States and 38% of adults have pre-diabetes. Both negatively impact quality of life and can cause many other health issues.
Taking control of your blood sugar is vital for preventing and managing Type II Diabetes. Do you understand what impacts your blood sugar and how to manage it? Discover ways to get and keep your blood sugar in a heathy range, control weight, prevent or reverse pre-diabetes and manage Type II Diabetes in this 8-part series led by NKU Personal Wellness Coach and Registered Dietitian Lyndsay Barto.
Attending every session will give you optimal information and tools and each session will build on the previous session. This series will be offered again in the spring in a virtual format.
Session 1, 9/9: What is Diabetes?
Know your Risk, Prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, Basics of carbohydrate and how they are processed in the body, things that can make blood glucose fluctuate and rise.
Session 2, 9/23: Achieving Balance With Food - Focus on Carbs
Learn about common myths, the basics of carbohydrates, what the body needs, and the body processes them, and examples of meals and snacks.
Session 3, 9/30: Achieving Balance With Food – Focus on Protein, Fat, and Fiber
Learn the basics of fat, fiber, and protein, what the body needs, how the body processes, them, and examples of meals and snacks.
Session 4, 10/14: Breaking Down the Food Label
Recommended amount of added sugar, examples of food and drink products, types of sugar to look for, net carbs, counting carbs.
Session 5, 10/28: Achieving Balance with Movement and Exercise
Learn how movement and exercise impacts blood sugar levels, what the body needs, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.
Session 6, 11/4: Achieving Blood Sugar Balance: The Impact of Sleep and Stress
Learn about the impact your stress level and sleep patterns affect your blood sugar and how to properly manage both.
Session 7, 11/18, in Room SU 302: Diabetes Diagnosis
Learn about getting diagnosed with diabetes, possible complications, and management.
Session 8, 12/2: Living with Diabetes
Medical treatment options, resources, and creating sustainable change.
Tuesdays beginning September 10
12:15pm-12:45pm in SC 409
Register in TalentED: register for the ILT course, add the sessions, then scroll down and add the dates you plan to attend.
Join Haile Planetarium and University Wellness to start your week relaxed and mindful by attending Pause in the Planetarium on Tuesdays at 12:15pm – 12:45pm beginning September 10. Register for your desired dates and attend as your schedule allows.
**Shows will alternate each week with a Planetarium show and guided relaxation practice.
Located in the Science Center 409, the Planetarium provides a comfortable, relaxed space with reclined seats and a spectacular dome showcasing the night sky, solar system, northern lights and more. Register and attend as your schedule allows.
Planetarium show topics include:
• the night sky
• the solar system
• nature photography
• the northern lights
• space photography and more
Meditation topics include:
• a beginner's guide to meditation
• body scan
• gratitude
• breath
• softening anxiety
• grounding
• increasing focus and more
Free Onsite Pain and Injury Assessments
September 25, 11am-1pm, UC 135
Schedule online
If you have questions about your muscle and joint health, now is your chance! Meet with an Airrosti provider for a free injury assessment. If you're in pain or not moving like you used to, Airrosti can help. Schedule a free injury assessment on campus.
Appointment required. Limited availability.
Experience Airrosti: Onsite Treatment Days
October 2, 9, and 16, 8am-5pm, UC 335
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Are you struggling with joint and muscle pain or an unresolved injury? Receive your treatment from an Airrosti provider on campus. Insurance accepted for treatment. Those enrolled in NKU's HMO plan must have a referral from a primary care provider. Contact Airrosti with questions about treatment, insurance, or payment at 1-800-404-6050.
Appointment required. Limited availability.
Join an Airrosti Rehab Center expert to discuss a variety of common musculoskeletal issues and how to avoid or manage them.
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.
Register for all Airrosti webinars at the Airrosti Registration Site. Topics will change each month and dates/times will be listed at the top of registration page.
The August topic is neck pain.
Spending two-thirds of our day with our necks angled downward while working on our computers or texting on our phones can lead to chronic pain and even result in more serious, long-term injuries. Join Airrosti for a free educational webinar to learn how to prevent and relieve the pain associated with repetitive neck stress.
Aug 13, 2024 01:00 PM
Aug 15, 2024 04:00 PM
Aug 29, 2024 05:00 PM
Spending two-thirds of our day with our necks angled downward while working on our computers or texting on our phones can lead to chronic pain and even result in more serious, long-term injuries. Join Airrosti for a free educational webinar to learn how to prevent and relieve the pain associated with repetitive neck stress.
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 and are non-invasive.
When:
October 23: 8am-1pm
October 24: 11am-4pm
Where:
Parked in Lot C next to Griffin Hall
Registration required. Please contact (859)-301-9355 to schedule your appointment and to speak with a St. Elizabeth expert about screenings and payment options.
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
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.
Register online on the date you wish to attend below.
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 be on the NKU campus 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.
When:
November 4: 8am - 2pm
November 7: 2pm-4:30pm
Where:
Parked in LOT C next to Griffin Hall.
Registration required: Call (859) 655-7400 to speak with a St. E's expert and schedule your appointment.
Or
Visit mychart.stelizabeth.com or use the MyChart mobile app. Create an account if you do not already have one and log in. Select "visits/appointments", schedule an appointment with "screening mammogram" as the reason for your visit, answer series of questions, select site preferred as “Mobile Van”, select Northern KY University Mammogram Van as the location. Choose the date and time that works best for you and click “schedule it”.
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.
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.
NKU recognizes the importance of providing its employees with continuous learning opportunities to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and aptitude to perform their role, as well as the tools and resources to reach their full potential.
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