Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates
Refresh, Refocus, and Return: Healthy Transitions into the New Academic Year
It's almost time to begin the Fall semester! We hope you've taken some time this summer to bask in the sun, find time to relax, and are ready to begin anew with this next academic year.
Join us for sessions this month curated to bring about the healthiest, happiest you:
- The How of Happiness
August 12, 10-11 a.m. - Exercise Recovery Webinar
August 18, 11 a.m. - noon
PNC Series: Financial Wellness
Employee Benefits and Wellness partners with PNC not only for HSA and FSA accounts, but for your entire financial wellness journey! PNC has curated a variety of self-guided and instructor-led financial wellness webinars for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ employees. Next up: on August 13.
Healthy Habits Challenge
Our next Wellness challenge starts Sept. 1, so be sure to sign up this month! This challenge is all about building habits that help you feel better day to day — more energy, better focus, and a stronger sense of well-being. Instead of quick fixes, we’re focusing on small, consistent actions that support your body and mind over time. Participants will focus on movement, fuel from healthy foods, prioritizing rest and staying consistent.
Beat the Heat this Summer
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety has compiled the following tips for staying safe as we make our way into some of Ohio's hottest months:
Stay Hydrated
- Drink water frequently, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid caffeine and energy drinks, which can contribute to dehydration.
Dress for the Weather
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. And don't forget hats, sunscreen, and sun protection tools like umbrellas!
Watch for Signs of Heat Exhaustion
- Heavy sweating, dizziness or lightheadedness, headaches, and muscle cramps might mean it's time to get out of the heat.
AllOne Health
As ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ employees, you have access to many mental health resources. We want to highlight AllOne Health, our FREE Employee Assistance Program. AllOne Health is available 24/7 to you and members of your household, and offers up to six complimentary counseling sessions per person, per occurrence with face-to-face, telephonic, video or chat options.
In addition to counseling services, the program provides a range of resources to support your overall well-being, including financial wellness services such as budgeting assistance, educational webinars focused on stress reduction and personal wellness, work-life support services, referrals for child and elder care, legal and financial consultations, and other tools designed to help you manage life's challenges both at work and at home.
Recently made available in app form as well, AllOne Health resources are truly only a click away. Learn more about AllOne Health and its mobile app here.
More Upcoming Wellness Events
- The How of Happy
Aug. 12
Join ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ of Well-Being to explore the science and practices of happiness, equipping participants with tools and strategies to cultivate greater joy, fulfillment, and well-being in their lives. - Exercise Recovery
Aug. 18
Join Lily Alredge, a KSU Exercise Science Ph.D. candidate, to discuss recovery after a workout. - Rethink Your Drink
Sept. 8
Join ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ registered dieticians to learn simple, nutritional tips to stay hydrated throughout your workday.
For questions related to wellness offerings for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-8348 or wellness@kent.edu.
Sincerely,
Madison Massey
Assistant Manager, Employee Wellness
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
