Don’t forget about our Give New Life to Old Tread…
The WHEE for Life Nike ReUse-A-Shoe will accept any old tennis shoes. Look for donation boxes in the HFR front entrance way and the Dining Hall first floor.
The ReUse A Shoe program is off to a great start! Here's a picture of the donation box after the Employee Appreciation Day Kick-Off.
Thanks for making old shoes into new wellness surfaces like playgrounds and tracks.
Wise Healthcare Resource Consumer
We all have the ability to do our part to reduce our personal, local, state, and national health care related expenses by taking good care of ourselves and using healthcare resources appropriately and wisely.
Elements of Wellness (PDF)
Hello Western Carolina University Faculty and Staff Members! In recognition of the importance of improving employee health Western Carolina University began the Employee Wellness Task Force “WHEE for Life” in 2009. Developing and planning events supporting a healthier work environment focusing on Stress, Physical Activity, Tobacco, and Nutrition, we hope this site will be an added resource that will assist you in your personal health and wellness goals.
WCU Wellness Initiatives
In 2011-2012 we will continue with efforts related to these core focus areas:- Providing information and modeling opportunities related to
healthy nutrition - Providing information and modeling opportunities to engage in
daily physical activity - Providing information, resources, and support for
tobacco cessation - Providing information, resources, and support for
stress management - And information and resources to enhance our ability to be
a wise consumer of health care resources
Wellness Wednesdays are back
Check out the schedule and join us!February is...
The WCU CRC Newsletter for February has important information on heart health (PDF).
Take a quiz to show your heart disease risk.
Happy New You 2012!
The start of a new year always brings to mind “new year resolutions”.Many of us start them, many of us forget them very quickly.
This year how about a resolution to get involved with WHEE for Life?
As a small task force, we are dedicated to bring awareness to the many wonderful wellness opportunities available on and off campus, as well as, coordinate special wellness opportunities for WCU employees.
We would greatly appreciate your participation and involvement in these efforts. The WHEE for Life Team wishes you a happy, healthy new year!
Cross Training Challenge
Beginning January 9th, you can win a t-shirt just for doing fun activities throughout the Spring Semester!
Participants will log their activity on a paper tracking form and win a t-shirt for reaching pre-set goals in three different activities (chosen from a list of various recreational activities-there's something for everyone from swimming, walking/running, cycling, strength training, and more!).
2012 CTC Registration Form (Sign-up with this form-Word document)
2012 CTC Activities (Log your progress-PDF)
Resources online:
- Nutrition advice from registered dietitians
- Healthy cooking and healthy eating recipes
- Recipes and healthy living ideas from Cooking Light
- Healthy eating articles from The Food Network
- Advice from Martha Stewart on "whole living"
- Got a list of ingredients? Find recipes here
- Guide to healthy cooking from epicurious
- Are you practicing mindful eating?
Wellness Resource Highlights
How can you avoid the flu this year?
· Get Vaccinated
· Wash your hands often
· Do not touch your face unless your hands have been washed
· Keep your distance from those who are sick
and if you are getting sick
· Stay home until you are no longer running a fever
One of our employee wellness resources is the State Health Plan. The state health plan has designed a wealth of resources to help us be as healthy as we can be.
A great way to get started on a healthy life path is NC HealthSmart.
As a state employee, all of these resources are available for us…and just a click away!
Embrace the opportunity we have for a healthier campus!
Employee Wellness Task Force
Kellie Angelo MonteithHeather BradshawPam M. Buchanan
Jason LaVigneAmy McKenzieShauna Sage
Brandon TigueKathy Wong