Breast Cancer and Women’s Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to look in-depth at issues affecting women’s health. The Wellness in the Workplace website is filled with resources, tips, music and inspiration. Check out the Tips and Articles page to find links, articles, and tips on these and other topics. Visit http://www.umbc.edu/wellness now!

Flu Shots at UMBC (11/3)

University Health Services will provide flu shots to students, staff and faculty on Wednesday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Commons Main Street.

The cost of the flu shot this year is $20. University Health Services will accept cash (exact change only), personal checks or the UMBC Campus Card. Anyone who would like to bill their health insurance for the cost of the flu shot will need to make an appointment at University Health Services. Appointments can be made by calling the front desk at ext. 5-2542.

University Health Services will provide the vaccines until supplies run out. For more information, or questions about the flu shot clinic, contact Alison Rohrbach at arohrbach@umbc.edu.

Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships

October’s new relationship practice is “Identify and acknowledge what matters to your partner.” Click here for more information.

Retriever Wellness Expo (10/1)

University Health Services is sponsoring the third annual Retriever Wellness Expo on Friday, October 1, on Commons Main Street, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Expo is open to all UMBC students, faculty and staff. Highlights include free massage and acupuncture sessions, blood pressure and BMI screenings, flu shot information and resources for quitting smoking. Also attending with health and wellness resources include Chartwells, University Counseling Services, the RAC and the Women’s Center. Proudly wear your black and gold to the Expo and receive a free gift from UHS! For more information, contact Alison Rohrbach at arohrbach@umbc.edu.

Flu Shots at UMBC (10/5-10/6)

University Health Services will provide flu shots to students, staff and faculty on Tuesday, October 5, and Wednesday, October 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom.  The cost of the flu shot this year is $20.

UHS will accept cash (exact change only), personal checks or the Campus Card at the October 5 and 6 clinics ONLY. Anyone who would like to bill their insurance for the cost of the flu shot will need to be seen at University Health Services.

Elderly and/or immune compromised individuals will be given first priority for flu shots and should make appointments at UHS, on the ground floor of Erickson Hall, by calling ext. 5-2542 and pressing “1” for appointments. Only campus cards or personal checks will be accepted for flu shots at UHS.

UHS will provide the vaccines until supplies run out.  For more information, call UHS at ext. 5-2542.

Eldercare in the Workplace – Estate Planning for Everyone (11/15)

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Every adult should have a will, and there are a number of other planning documents such as health care directives and power of attorney that should also be prepared well before they are necessary. Edwin G. Fee, Jr. a partner in and estate planning expert from the law firm of WhitefordTaylor Preston, will present and review the many documents everyone should put in place for themselves and their parents. You will leave feeling empowered to get organized without being intimidated by the process. Co-sponsored by the Erickson School and Human Resources.

The workshop will be Monday, November 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m., in the University Center, Room 310.

Register by Friday, November 5, at www.umbc.edu/training/community.

Get a flyer with details at www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/T&ODindex.html.

Weight Room Orientation (9/10)

Join us on Friday, September 10, 12:15-12:45 p.m. for a free RAC weight room orientation.  We will briefly review the available equipment and proper use as well as tips on designing a strength training workout. Registration is required. Stop by the RAC front desk or call 5-8888 to sign up.

Fitness Clases and Clinics at the RAC

Join us this fall for one of our fitness classes or clinics at the RAC.  We offer a drop-in group fitness schedule that is free to all faculty, staff, students and RAC members. We also have a number of small group classes and clinics for a fee to give you more individualized attention and progression. This fall we are offering Yoga; Fitness Basics, our walking and interval strength building workout; the Get Fit Clinic, where you can get your fitness tested and learn how to design your personal workout plan; and the Strength Training Basics Clinic, which will teach you how to use all the equipment in the weight room and design your personalized strength training program.  We also offer a variety of personal training packages for both one on one and small groups.  Check out the Fitness and Wellness links on the Rec Sports website for more information on our programs and to download our printable schedules at www.umbc.edu/athletics/Recreation.

Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships

September’s new relationship practice is “Savor the harvest in your relationship.” Click here for more information.

Peace on Earth: How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season (11/10)

The holidays can often be a time of stress for many of us.  While we are being encouraged to “celebrate the holiday spirit,” it is more likely we are doing our best simply to survive without going into debt, floundering in family tension, feeling overwhelmed with extra tasks, or putting on an extra seven pounds.

In this interactive workshop, Josh Rothschild of Stress Management Consultants will teach you how to deal with “Holiday Stress,” how to change lifestyle habits that keep us stuck, and how to make a personalized plan for peace and well-being that will work. This session will also include three relaxation techniques people can practice immediately to feel refreshed and renewed.

The workshop will be Thursday, November 10, 9-11:30 a.m., in the University Center, Room 312.

Register by November 2 at: http://www.umbc.edu/training/community.

Get a flyer with details at: http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/T&ODindex.html.