VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1, JANUARY 2009
When the weather gets colder and the days
get shorter it can be a little more difficult to
stay physically active. The Ball State
Employee Fitness Extravaganza is a sevenweek program that allows you to pick an
activity, track it for your team, and have
fun!
Special points of interest:
•
Fitness Extravaganza
•
Life Health
Assessment Results
•
Health Coaching
•
Diabetes
•
Weight Watchers at
Work
•
Quick Care Clinic
•
Nutrition Chats
Play basketball or racquetball, dance, run,
swim, join an instructional program—Ball
State has something for everyone. A
collection of employee-focused activities,
can be found at www.bsu.edu/workingwell.
Pick one or work out on your own—the goal
is to be active.
Join the Team
Take steps toward achieving a healthier
lifestyle by joining your coworkers to
increase your physical activity. Track your
activities for the next seven weeks to feel
better, reduce stress, burn calories and
contribute to your team's participation.
Tracking Your Activity
Swipe and workout to win: Each time you
use a Ball State University facility for a
fitness activity swipe your employee ID on
the card reader.
If you do not engage in activities in Ball State
University facilities you can log your time and/
or distance at: www.bsu.edu/workingwell or
call 765-285-9355 for a log-in sheet.
Team standings will be posted weekly on the
Working Well web site. Standings are based on
percent of participation on each team.
Honorable Mention Awards will be given for:
•
Total distance for team members log-in
•
Total time of team members log-in
•
“Weekly Challenge” Winners
Traveling Trophy
CAST and CCIM have been recipients of the
traveling trophy. We love them dearly, but it is
time for other teams to feel the thrill of victory.
We have thrown in everything but the kitchen
sink in this competition.
It is time to rally your teams, Mr. Kinghorn
(yellow team), Dr. Gora (purple team), Dr.
Senagala (teal team), Dean Weaver (pink
team), Dean Kvam (blue team), Dean
Maggiotto (white team), and Dean Davis (green
team)!
H e a l t h C o a c h i n g — A N e w Wa y t o L i v e a H e a l t h i e r L i f e s t y l e .
Ball State University is committed to programs that
help you improve your health and effectiveness, at
work and home. The Ball State Employee Working
Well program offers you LifeWorks® iCan Health
Coaching—a personalized service brought to you by
Ceridian and designed to help you achieve your health
goals.
Whether you are looking to lose weight, quit smoking,
cope with everyday stress, or keep your heart healthy,
the iCan program can help.
The iCan program matches you with your very own
personal health coach who can help you focus on your
goals and give you the support you need to achieve them.
Your health coach will schedule phone calls with you to
help you set your goals and create a wellness plan that
works for you. You will also receive workbooks and other
tools that can give you the encouragement and support
you need to stay strong and focused on your goal. The
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Get Real!
D o n ’ t K n o c k Yo u r s e l f O u t t o Pr e v e n t D i a b e t e s
Have you wondered or possibly been told
that you are at risk for developing
diabetes or that you have pre-diabetes?
Diabetes prevention is proven, possible,
and powerful.
Studies show that people at high risk for
diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of
the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of their
weight, if they are overweight—that’s 10 to
14 pounds for a 200-pound person.
When you take steps to prevent
diabetes, you will also lower your risk for
possible complications of diabetes such
as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease,
blindness, nerve damage, and other
health problems. That’s a big reward for
you, your family, and friends.
Two keys to success:
• Get at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity physical activity five days a
week.
•
Eat a variety of foods that are low in fat
and reduce the number of calories you
eat per day.
In other words, you don’t have to knock
yourself out to prevent diabetes.
You don’t have to knock
yourself out to prevent
diabetes.
If you have diabetes and would like
support in managing your disease you
may be eligible for a pilot program that
offers fitness, nutrition, and medication
discounts. Call 765-285-3023 for
more information.
The key is: small steps that
lead to big rewards.
The State of Employee Health Assessment
More than 1,000 Ball State employees completed the Life Health Assessment fall 2008. The average
score was 68. This score is an indicator of wellness that takes into account all assessed behaviors. A
score below 80 indicates an elevated
likelihood that individuals will develop certain medical conditions. It
can also indicate a likelihood of increased absenteeism and decreased
productivity.
Employees who did not take the Life
Health Assessment in the fall will
have an opportunity to do so in the
spring.
The good news is more than half the
population surveyed said they were
ready to make a positive lifestyle
change.
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The Life Health Assessment will
also be offered to spouses covered
under the Ball State medical plans.
To D a t e , B a l l S t a t e We i g h t Wa t c h e r s a t Wo r k L o s t
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Congratulations! If you are interested in
learning about the benefits of Weight
Watchers at Work come to the no-obligation
orientation/registration program Thursday
January 15 at 11 a.m. in Bracken Library
room 201.
Class schedule below:
January 22 - April 16
Bracken Library, 201
Weigh-in: 11-11:15 a.m.
Class: 11:15-11:45 a m.
Fee: $144.00
Payroll deduction is offered for employees
who join before the second class session. A
12 week and 17 week program will be
offered.
January 22 - May 21
Teachers College, 003
Weigh-in: 12:30-12:45 p.m.
Class: 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Fee: $186.00
Ball State has three self
monitoring blood pressure
machines in:
• Facilities Building 4
• Ball Gym lower level
• Health Center lower level.
Ball State Employee QuickClinic Survey
Thank you to the 758 employees recommend the QuickClinic to
who responded to the Ball State others.
Employee QuickClinic survey.
The Quick Clinic team especially
About 91 percent of respondents appreciates the suggestions
rated the responsiveness and
offered by the respondents. The
professionalism of the nurse
Ball State and Cardinal Health
practitioners excellent or above
Partners work team will act on
average.
many of the suggestions.
Approximately 98 percent of
respondents would
Health Coaching,
The Ball State Employee
QuickClinic provides medical
care for common illnesses and
minor injuries on weekdays to
Ball State employees spouses
and their dependents older
than 2 years of age.
For more information and fees
call 764-285-1106.
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Do you want to work out in the
comfort of your own home?
The Bracken Library has
wellness DVDs available at a
variety of levels.
For a full list go to:
www.bsu.edu/workingwell
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program is free and completely confidential. And with
the help of a personal coach, you will have a better
chance of achieving your goals and making the healthy
changes you want.
Find out how the LifeWorks health coaching program
can help you. Call Jenni Flanagan at 765-285-3023 to
speak with a health coach or visit the LifeWorks web
site at: www.lifeworks.com
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Working Well Program
Amelia T. Wood Health Center
1500 W Neely Ave, 004
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-9355
workingwell@bsu.edu
L i f e Wo r k s ®
LifeWorks online provides you with useful information and resources to help you
balance your work and family life. From financial fitness to coping with an ill
parent, you can find guidance. Go to: www.lifeworks.com or call 765-285-3023.
Nutrition Chats
Nutrition chats are held in Applied
Technology, room 203 from noon to
12:30. There is no fee to attend but
registration is required. Click the
title link below or call
765-285-9355 to register.
Losing Weight 101-January 7
Eating for a healthy weight is not
going on (and then off) the latest
diet. The best way to achieve and
maintain a healthy weight is to make
small changes that you are willing to
do forever. Learn six eating habits
that can help you reach your health
goals.
Tasty Tips for Smarter SnackingFebruary 4
A balanced snack can make all
the difference in how hungry you
feel. Learn how to pack at least
one super snack into your day to
get the energy boost, long lasting
satisfaction, and the nutrients
your body needs to stay strong
and healthy.
Eat Smart: Follow the PyramidMarch 4
Come celebrate National Nutrition
month by learning about how to
use the new Food Guide Pyramid
to eat healthier.
Smart Drinks for a Healthy
Weight-April 1
Staying well hydrated can make
a difference in your health, your
performance, and even your
attitude. Choosing power drinks
like water, milk, and juice
instead of soft drinks and coffee
can help you maintain a healthy
weight and quench your thirst at
the same time. Learn how many
empty calories there are in
various beverages, including your
favorite Starbucks' concoction.
Individual Nutritional Counseling is available for employees at no cost.
Call 765-285-9355 to schedule an appointment.
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