HEALTH, WELLNESS AND COUNSELING
Wellness Opportunities Offered to Employees
Health, Wellness and Counseling Services (HWC), a Division of Student Affairs, announces the following series of employee wellness offerings:
Wellness Screenings — 7-9 a.m. Friday, Health & Wellness Center Conference Room; 7-9 a.m. March 14, Student Recreation Center Classroom; 7-9 a.m. April 11, Jordan A Ballroom, SUB. Cost: Cash and checks are accepted; receipt provided for own insurance billing; $20 for just cardiac risk panel; $10 for just body composition/heart rate/blood pressure. Registration: Appointments are required; contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu. For specific information on each of the screenings visit www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/foremployees/screen.
Bone Density Screening — 7-9 a.m. Friday, Health & Wellness Center Conference Room; 7-9 a.m. April 11, Jordan A Ballroom, SUB. Cost: $40. Registration: Call Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
Optimal Health Screening —10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, Farnsworth Room, SUB. Free. For more information contact Karla West, kwest@boisestate.edu.
St. Luke’s Digital Mobile Mammogram — 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 11, Administration Building parking lot. Cost: Billed to most insurances, subject to deductible. Registration: Call 706-2055 for an appointment.
Meditation Group — noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays through May 7. Check the SUB kiosk the day of for the room location. For more information contact Carol Pangburn, cpangbu@boisestate.edu,or Christina Berg, cberg@boisestate.edu.
Supplements Presentation — 6-7:15 p.m. Feb. 21, Hatch D, SUB. Facilitated by campus nutritionist Hilary Horton-Brown. Free. Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu to register.
Couples Massage Workshop — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Jordan B Ballroom, SUB; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Farnsworth Room, SUB. Facilitated by Jennifer Aumeier. Cost: $40 per couple. Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course — 10-11:55 a.m. Wednesdays March 5 through April 30, Student Recreation Center Classroom. Instructors are Christina Berg and Carol Pangburn. Registration: Listed under Counseling, Kinesiology and Health Studies in the spring 2008 schedule. For more information contact Pangburn, cpangbu@boisestate.edu,or Berg, cberg@boisestate.edu.
Grocery Store Savvy Tours — 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. March 13, WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street, Boise. Free. Facilitated by campus nutritionist Hilary Horton-Brown. Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
The Parenting Challenge — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15, Ah Fong Room, SUB. Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
Let’s Talk Series: Workplace Stress Management — 11 a.m.-noon April 16, Room 210 Simplot/Micron Center. Free. Instructor is Jodi Brawley. Registration: Visit http://cedar.boisestate.edu/hrs/workshops/.
Celebrate Wellness Conference —Evenings of April 17 and 18, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center’s McCleary Auditorium. For more information, registration and fees, visit saintalphonsus.sarmc.org/celebratewellness.
Unleash Your Inner Chef: Vegetarian Style — 6-7:30 p.m. April 24, Lookout Room, SUB. Free.
Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
Nutrition Q & A — 4:15-5:15 Thursdays, Student Recreation Center’s Fitness Testing and Training Room.
Weight Watchers At Work — Wednesdays noon-1 p.m. through June 4. Check the SUB kiosk the day of for the room location. Registration: Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or e-mail wellness@boisestate.edu.
Tobacco Cessation Classes — For more information, class dates, and to register, contact Nancy Casperson at 342-0308.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings — 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Check the SUB kiosk the day of for the room location.
Overeaters Anonymous — noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, University Christian Church, 1801 University Dr. Free. For more information contact Michele at 863-0775.
State Wellness Program — Designed to provide state employees, retirees and dependents with options to better manage and improve their health under the administration of Blue Cross of Idaho. Visit http://adm.idaho.gov/insurance/Wellness/wellness.htmlT.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — A service for Boise State employees. Visit http://www.bpahealth.com/e_main1.html
Chair Massage — Cost: $40 per hour. Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
General Massage — Costs vary. For more information, call ext. 6-1131.
Employee Exercise Release Time — The form to apply for release time is online at hrs.boisestate.edu/forms/exerciserelease.pdf.
Student Recreation Center Memberships — For more information visit http://rec.boisestate.edu.
Standard First Aid/Adult CPR/AED —For details and session dates call ext. 6-1131 or visit rec.boisestate.edu/services/response/events.cfm
Wellness Resource Stations — Wellness resource stations are located at Boise State West Student Services Office and the Health & Wellness Center. Both house the latest health information and related campus services. Visit: www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/info/resources/library/index.asp for a complete list of materials.
Online Services — A variety of health information and online assessments are available for employees and students. Visit boisestate.edu/healthservices/info.
Campus Referral And Intervention Guidelines —The Reaching Out: Campus Referral and Interventions Guidelines is available in hard copy and online at boisestate.edu/healthservices/info/handbooks/ReachOutHandbk07.pdf . To request copies or to inquire about a one- or two-hour training for departments, contact Carol Pangburn, cpangbu@boisestate.edu, or ext. 6-3089.
Bronco Best Bite — Look for this symbol when dining on campus. HWC and University Dining Services have put together this easy way to make nutritious choices while on the go at Boise State.
Step It Up — HWC and Facilities Operations & Maintenance are working together to increase movement in the daily lives of students and employees. Later this year look for the Step It Up signs posted by campus elevators.