Poetry: Good Rx

A poetry reading brought to you by the Hospital Poets

Welcome to the first Hospital Poets reading this year! Poets Beth Weinstock, M.D., Fred Andrle, and Charlene Fix will share a variety of great poems to lift your spirits, bring heart to mind in medical practice, and inspire quiet reflection. A recent NYTimes article includes a quote stating: “Poetry can serve as a vaccine for the soul.” We hope you can join us at this virtual event! To register, click the link below.

Poetry: Good Rx
September 17, 2021

noon-1 p.m.
ZOOM

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Openings in the Health Athlete Program. Sign up today!

There is still space in the upcoming Health Athlete virtual series that starts next week. Health Athlete is backed by evidence and can help you feel more physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused, and aligned with your purpose, so that you can learn how to invest your best energy into what matters most.

The upcoming series will be a 1-hour session once per week for 7 weeks. Space is limited so we ask that those who register commit to attending all seven sessions.   Please use the link below to register for your preferred section (you only need to register for one):

·         Section 1: Mondays from 12:00pm-1:00pm starting May 10, 2021 and ending June 21, 2021.

·         Section 2: Tuesdays from 8:00am-9:00am starting May 11, 2021 and ending June 22, 2021.

·         Section 3: Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm starting May 12, 2021 and ending June 23, 2021.

·         Section 4: Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm starting May 13, 2021 and ending June 24, 2021.

Registration link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79FTbhemuKL2Ljg

This is a special series that is funded by the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer and that is open to all OSU employees. The deadline to register is May 7, 2021.

New CARES grant funding supports programs to boost student mental health

A partnership among the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Office of Student Life and College of Nursing has received a second round of CARES grant funding to develop and expand programming to help undergraduate and graduate/professional students build coping and resiliency skills, decrease stress and improve academic performance. Those who participate will be able to enter a raffle to win a Peloton App or HelloFresh subscription. Questions? Contact Phil Saken.