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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Wellness
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Faculty/Staff Wellness Program, Healthy Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, is acomprehensive healthy lifestyles program available at no costfor full-time faculty and staff. Its purpose is to serve universityemployees by educating, encouraging, motivating, andproviding accessibility to healthy lifestyle approaches thatfoster a state of positive health outcomes and sustainableintegrative well-being for an overall healthier campuscommunity. It is Healthy Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s goal to improve and sustainthe health and well-being of our employees. The programfocuses on prevention and intervention initiatives includingresearch-based emphases aimed at reducing chronic diseaserisk factors among faculty and staff. The ultimate translation ofthis program results in a healthier university community andsubsequently, an enhanced learning environment whereinstudents reap the rewards of healthier faculty and staff.
Roar for Wellness is Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s employee health and wellness program, created to help full-time faculty, staff, and retirees live healthier, happier lives. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, stress management, and financial wellness, RFW offers free activities, challenges, and resources to support you at every stage of your wellness journey.
Learn MoreHeart 2 Heart is a specialized program within Roar for Wellness, made possible through the support of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. This targeted initiative focuses on preventing heart disease by promoting heart-healthy habits and providing personalized support.
Learn MoreExercise is Medicine is a free service available to eligible participants in the Heart 2 Heart program. Our on-campus clinicians provide individualized exercise assessments and develop customized fitness plans designed to meet your unique health needs and goals.
Learn MoreTake charge of your health with free biometric screenings available to full-time faculty and staff enrolled in Roar for Wellness. Conducted by trained Kinesiology Graduate Assistants, screenings include key health indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and more- along with a personalized health risk appraisal.
Learn MoreWellness Wednesdays are engaging, lunchtime educational sessions designed to support all six dimensions of wellness. Open to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ faculty and staff, these sessions feature a variety of speakers and topics to help you build healthier habits in a convenient, accessible way.
View the ScheduleRecharge your day with Healthy Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s fitness classes! Offered each semester, these fun, 20-30 minute sessions are perfect for a quick lunchtime break- helping you boost energy, reduce stress, and step away from your desk.
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