| A Message from the Chief Wellness Officer |
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| Hello Everyone,
Your heart is working hard for you today, beating about 100,000 times and pumping 2,000 gallons of blood. Show your loved ones how much you care by taking great care of it. It’s important to create lifelong habits that support heart health. Remember, 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable with four lifestyle behaviors: healthy eating, stress management, staying active and avoiding tobacco. Read more about ways you can achieve these healthy behaviors.
Today is the day to make a commitment to protect your heart! Ask your primary healthcare provider for a screening or schedule a biometric screening at one of the many Million Hearts events this month.
As we observe National Heart Health Month, we need your help to spread the word about how best to prevent heart disease and stroke while keeping your heart healthy this winter- not only for yourself, but for the people you love who want you around for many years to come!
I wish you all a happy and healthy 2020 with hearts free of disease and full of joy.
Warm and well regards,
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, EBP-C, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Vice President for Health Promotion
University Chief Wellness Officer
Dean and Professor, College of Nursing
Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, College of Medicine |
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| February is Million Hearts® Month |
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| Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? Heart month is an opportunity to raise awareness about heart health and how it can be managed. Support heart health this February by promoting one of many complimentary events available to all students, faculty, staff and spouses. |
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| Step & Save Team Walking Challenge
February 3 to March 1 |
| This unique team challenge combines both physical and financial wellness. Set a daily step goal that is achievable for you. Decide on a daily savings goal that fits within your budget. For each day that you meet your step goal, set aside what you pledged to save. At the end of the four weeks, celebrate your step and savings successes! Create or join a team of five in the Virgin Pulse portal to get started and earn up to 2,500 points for participating. |
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| Lunch & Learn: Preserve Your Brain and Heart
February 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Ross Heart Auditorium, or live webcast |
| February is Million Hearts Month at The Ohio State University. Join University Chief Wellness Officer Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, as she highlights the latest evidence on strokes, heart attacks and risk factors. Learn the key strategies to preserve your heart and brain health and implement healthy practices in your own life.
Registration is required.
Healthy lunches and beverages will be provided. A limited number of walk-in biometric screenings will be available in the Ross Auditorium lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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| Everyday Dishes for the Healthy Heart Cooking Demo
February 25, 6-7 p.m.
Kingsdale Giant Eagle Demo Kitchen |
| What better way to celebrate Heart Health month than with some nutritious and delicious food. Join us for our February cooking demo where we will show you how to turn every day dishes into heart healthy powerhouses. Your heart (and your stomach) will thank you. On the menu: Sweet and Tangy Apple Slaw and Vegetarian Chili. |
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| Energize Your Wellness
February 27, 3-6 p.m.
RPAC |
| Did you know there is a connection between physical wellness and sustainability at Ohio State? Register for Energize Your Wellness and compete against fellow Buckeyes by generating the most energy during a cardio workout. Sign up to compete as a team of four or as an individual to win prizes, while getting a great workout and enjoying a high energy environment, healthy snacks and most of all, friendly competition! This event is open to all Ohio State faculty, staff and students. |
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| Everyday Mindfulness
March 3, 11:30 a.m. to noon
Webinar |
| Did you know that practicing mindfulness can reduce anxiety, chronic pain, depression, insomnia and stress? Put simply, mindfulness is dedicated focus directed toward a purpose in the present moment. This thought process can be applied to all aspects of life to improve overall mind and body wellness. Join Health Coach Amanda in this webinar to learn how you can apply the art of mindfulness into your life. |
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| How to Stay Healthy on the Road
March 4, 11:30 a.m. to noon
Webinar |
| Travel can be stressful even when you are looking forward to reaching your final destination. Driving and flying present their own challenges. Whether it’s delayed fights, lost luggage, lots of sitting or the temptations of fast food, it is easy to deviate from your normal healthy routine. Join Heath Coach Adam to learn healthy tips and tricks to plan ahead to keep your wellness routine on track when traveling. |
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| University Staff Advisory Committee Health and Wellness Expo
March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tom W. Davis Gym (RPAC) |
| Join over 700 of your fellow Ohio State employees searching for information on health and wellness, along with other employee benefits. Staff will be able to engage with dozens of vendors, complete a scheduled biometric screening and participate in wellness workshops. |
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| Visit the YP4H Calendar to see more faculty and staff wellness events. |
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| Take a relaxation break at the Ohio State SMART Lab!
Fridays, March 6 to April 24
PAES – Room 445 |
| Join Health Coach Amanda in the SMART Lab where you will learn deep breathing techniques that you can use anywhere, anytime! Sampler sessions begin March 6 at 11 a.m. Log in to LinkToHealth and Search keyword “SMART” |
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| 2020 State of Health and Wellness
April 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
Ohio Union Great Hall Meeting Room |
| Please join us at the annual State of Health and Wellness in Buckeye Nation. The program will celebrate wellness across The Ohio State University. The address will include updates about wellness efforts at Ohio State, highlights of initiatives by Buckeye Wellness Innovators, announcement of Buckeye Wellness Leadership Awards and remarks from senior leadership. |
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