Month: June 2021

Calming Yoga to Help us Open Up

| Emily Keeler

 

Wednesday, July 21
5 – 5:45 PM

We will gather on the green space in front of University Hospital

Join Medicine & the Arts and Gabbe Health and Wellness as we sponsor moving meditation through a gentle yoga practice with Dr. Maryanna Klatt, Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine. Please bring your own yoga mat – we will space 6 feet apart. Non vaccinated people are requested to be masked.

This practice will be appropriate for those new to, or experienced with yoga, who would like to experience a moving arts approach to relaxation during this time of opening up after the pandemic in a safe and calm manner. As a community we are creating our forward movement. Join us with your mat, in comfortable clothes, for 45 minutes of gentle movement and grounding. Rest into this re- opening- together! Click below to register. Space will be limited, so please commit to joining us if you register.

This event is part of the Linda C. Stone, MD, Program for Humanism & the Arts in Medicine and is supported by grants from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, the OSU College of Medicine Alumni Society, the Wexner Medical Center Service Board and generous donors to the Medicine and the Arts Fund with the OSU Foundation.

Register Now

 

Urgent need for blood donations

| Emily Keeler
The entire country is currently experiencing a blood shortage and the situation is especially serious in central Ohio. One donation of a pint of blood can save up to three lives. In central Ohio, some hospitals are approaching critical shortages and may soon have to take steps to conserve blood supplies. Whether you’re a regular blood donor or not, we urge everyone to donate today. When donating blood with Versiti, all donations go to Ohio State.
Read more »
Contact »

Calming Yoga to Help us Open Up

| Emily Keeler

Calming Yoga to Help us Open Up
Wednesday, July 21
5 – 5:45 PM

We will gather on the green space in front of University Hospital
 

Join Medicine & the Arts and Gabbe Health and Wellness as we sponsor moving meditation through a gentle yoga practice with Dr. Maryanna Klatt, Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine. Please bring your own yoga mat – we will space 6 feet apart. Non vaccinated people are requested to be masked.

 

This practice will be appropriate for those new to, or experienced with yoga, who would like to experience a moving arts approach to relaxation during this time of opening up after the pandemic in a safe and calm manner. As a community we are creating our forward movement. Join us with your mat, in comfortable clothes, for 45 minutes of gentle movement and grounding. Rest into this re- opening- together! Click below to register. Space will be limited, so please commit to joining us if you register.
Register
This event is part of the Linda C. Stone, MD, Program for Humanism & the Arts in Medicine and is supported by grants from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, the OSU College of Medicine Alumni Society, the Wexner Medical Center Service Board and generous donors to the Medicine and the Arts Fund with the OSU Foundation.

Managers Guide to EAP: Resources to Help You 

| Emily Keeler
Managers Guide to EAP: Resources to Help You
June 22, 11:30 to noon
Virtual
Learn what types of Employee Assistance Program resources are available to managers to help them manage difficult situations: performance issues, safety concerns and mental health questions. Consultation and training opportunities are available.

Mental Health Awareness workshop

| Emily Keeler
Mental Health Awareness workshop
June 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon (Staff)
June 30, 2-4 p.m. (Managers)
Virtual
Join the Ohio State Employee Assistance Program for a wellness workshop focused on increasing your understanding of the signs and symptoms related to mental health issues and learning approaches to support coworkers. This workshop is designed to bring awareness and understanding about mental health in the workplace. Additionally this is an interactive workshop with participant discussion and collaboration.

Walk with a Health Coach

| Emily Keeler

Come enjoy the nice weather for a mid-day break to get some fresh air and extra steps! Join Health Coach Bonnie for a 20 minute walk! For the July 8, 15, 22 and 29 walks, meet at Ohio Stadium near the north entrance (Gate 5). To register for the walks, click below and search class type “Physical Activity Program”.

Register

Staff Leadership Series Applications Opening Soon

| Emily Keeler

The Women’s Place will soon be accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Staff Leadership Series (SLS) cohort. SLS expands opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power at the university. This leadership initiative is an experiential program that enhances capacity and facilitates skills development to help staff become more effective, innovative, and inclusive leaders. This year-long program creates a pool of potential staff leaders from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in key leadership roles.

Stay connected to the TWP Leadership Program page for updates on the SLS application window.