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Lunch & Learn Series and Evening Programs Sign-ups

The Ohio State University Faculty & Staff Wellness Program
invites university employees to take advantage of our Lunch & Learn lecture series as well as Evening Programs opportunities.

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Diet and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is Your Food Making You Sick? 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Location: Ramseyer Hall, 29 W. Woodruff Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 136 Details: Discover the science and therapy behind sleuthing food triggers that cause digestive discomfort in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and related disorders. Instructor: Michael Hogan, RD,LD,CLT Nutrition Results
A Healthy Grocery Store List! 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Location: Research Foundation, 1960 Kenny Road [ view location map ] Room: 113 Details: With beautiful weather and a busy schedule, the last thing you want to do is slave away in the kitchen trying to prepare something healthy for dinner. Pre-planning is a key ingredient to a successful grocery store trip and healthy home-cooked dinners. Gather ideas for stocking a cost-effective, healthy kitchen and eliminate the need to prepare healthy recipes during a busy week. Instructor: Jenny Anderson, RD,LD Faculty and Staff Wellness Program Dietitian
Knowing Your Medicines: How to Be an Effective Consumer 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 115A Details: Have you ever wondered why you take a certain medication or if there’s a better one for you? Are you maximizing your pharmacy benefit and minimizing the money you spend on medications? Learn how your drug(s) and/or Ohio State's prescription benefits plan works and what questions every patient should ask prior to starting drug treatment. Instructor: Amanda Bain, PharmD, RPh OSU Managed Health Care Systems
Touch of Gourmet 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Location: Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 150 Details: When it’s time to eat dinner, are you excited about what you see on the table? Did you have time to prepare a family-friendly dinner with fresh, healthy ingredients? Learn how to add a Touch of Gourmet to your meals by using a time-saving service packed full of nutrition and flavor. Weaver will demonstrate how to make the most out of popular ingredients and use concepts that both big and small families can enjoy. Not only will you taste samples, but you may have a hands-on opportunity to learn how the meal assembly process works (hint: it’s easy!). Having a working knowledge of your monthly food budget will help you get the most out of this scrumptious class. Instructor: Lisa Weaver Touch of Gourmet
Symptom Reduction 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 134 Details: Feeling depressed, sad, or blue? Work and life stress can often affect mood in negative ways. Increase your awareness and explore healthy coping techniques to aid in managing feelings of depression and stress. Instructor: Lisa Borelli, LISW University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Is Flossing Really Necessary 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009 Location: Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road [ view location map ] Room: 115 Details: What are the consequences of not flossing? Can it lead to gum disease and oral cancer? Slacks will discuss the stages of gum disease, how gum disease is detected, and the connection between body and mouth health. Instructors: Craig Slacks, DDS Andrea Bickle, Dental Hygienist Roberta Applegate, Dental Hygienist Riverview Dental
Suicide - - Questions and Answers 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Location: Central Classroom Building, 2009 Millikin Road [ view location map ] Room: Fourth floor conference room Details: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. Since the year 2000, more than 20 students have taken their lives here at Ohio State. Because students, staff, and faculty are the most strategically positioned to recognize and refer students at risk for suicide, the university community should be educated about warning signs, risk factors, and appropriate intervention techniques. This suicide prevention training session is designed to empower faculty, staff, and students and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to help save lives through intervention and referral. Instructor: Wendy Winger, Program Manager Certified Suicide Prevention Trainer Ohio State Campus Suicide Prevention Program and Advisory Board Member
Helping Your Child Succeed in School 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Location: Research Foundation, 1960 Kenny Road [ view location map ] Room: 113 Details: A parent is a child’s first and greatest teacher. As the new school year draws near, we will talk about how to prepare your child for a successful school year. Instructor: Kara Newby, MS Program Coordinator Human Development and Family Science Ohio State University Extension
Co-Ed, Low Impact Cardio: Walking Pilates 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Location: Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road [ view location map ] Room: Auditorium Details: Please do not register for this class if you have taken any class from Marla in the last six months. Series Two: Wednesdays, August 5,12,19,26, and September 2 Influenced by Stott Pilates, Walking Pilates™ is a lowimpact aerobics class that will increase your heart rate without the high impact of jumping. Marching-type movements are repetitive and the choreography is simple, so the challenge is not in learning a routine but to keep moving. Incorporating Stott’s Five Basic Principles will lend a Pilates feel to the class. Wear supportive fitness shoes that don't have a flared heel, workout clothes that allow free movement, and a sweat band. Though all levels are welcome, this class is for beginning and intermediate participants. It is not recommended for pregnant women. Bring a water bottle and hand towel. Optional: Bring a pair of lightweight dumbbells. For women, one- to three- pound dumbbells. For men, three-, five- or eightpound dumbbells. Instructor will not have dumbbells for sale. Instructor: Marla Musyt Marla Musyt is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal fitness trainer. She has been teaching since 1980.
Improve Your Health and Have Fun Doing It 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009 Location: McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive [ view location map ] Room: Second floor gym Details: Please do not register for this class if you have taken any class from Shelly in the last six months Thursdays, August 6,13,20,27, and September 3 This class is geared for those who know they should exercise but avoid it. Find joy in movement and make exercising interesting with a variety of exercises. The class also includes relaxation, stretching, and nutritional tips. New students are encouraged to join. Instructor: Shelly Dembe, BSN,RN,ACSM Personal Trainer Registered Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Certified YogaDance Instructor
Slow Yoga 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Date: Monday, August 10, 2009 Location: Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road [ view location map ] Room: Auditorium Details: Please do not register for this class if you have taken any class from Marla in the last six months. Series Two: Mondays, August 10,17,24,31, and September 14 Frequently, potential yoga participants don't think they are flexible enough to do yoga. Yoga is about flexibility of the mind and the body will follow. In this Hatha yoga class, Musyt will lead you through yoga postures held 30–60 seconds to relax into the stretch. Combined with slow, long, deep breathing, you’ll leave class relaxed yet energized. Wear comfortable, not baggy, clothing that allows free movement. Bring bottled water, a hand towel, sticky-mat, and six-foot yoga strap. Yoga blocks also are suggested and can be found at Target, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart. A sweatshirt or lightweight blanket for relaxation may also be needed as the body drops in temperature during the last phase of class. Not recommended for pregnant women. Instructor: Marla Musyt Marla Musyt is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal fitness trainer. She has been teaching since 1980.
What Makes Your Heart Beat? Passion is the Key to Your Destiny 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Location: Hamilton Hall, 1645 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 107 Details: In 2005, Harris Interactive released a study that found only 20 percent of American workers are passionate about what they do. This means 80 percent of the working population is unhappy, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled, and four out of every five people you meet are struggling through their lives. Are you one of the majority? Cleveland will help you make the shift from those lacking passion to the 20 percent who can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning. Instructor: Teresa Cleveland Discover Your Passion, Purpose
Increasing "Good" Cholesterol 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 130 Details: If you have high cholesterol, you probably know multiple ways to decrease your total cholesterol and your LDL or “bad” cholesterol. But what about the “good” HDL cholesterol? Learn healthy lifestyle habits that can increase your good cholesterol, decrease your risk for heart disease, and improve your health in other ways. Jenny Anderson, RD,LD Faculty and Staff Wellness Program	Event Full
The ABC's of Stress Relief 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W. 12th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 105 Details: The World Health Organization states that 80 percent of all illness is caused by stress. Learn the ABC’s of Stress Relief—tools and techniques to help you alleviate immediate stress, handle long-term stress, and stay healthier in the process. Instructor: Wendy Adaska, LMT Medical Massage Therapy
Bed Bug Epidemic: How Should We Respond? 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Date: Monday, August 24, 2009 Location: Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 150 Details: Bed bugs have been around for a very long time, living in close association with us in our "nests" (homes). For a brief period following World War II until about 10 years ago, most developed countries enjoyed a hiatus from these blood-sucking insects while many regions accepted bed bugs as a part of living. Thanks to a resurgence in these pests, the old bedtime rhyme, “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite,” will take on new meaning for subsequent generations. How concerned should you be about bed bugs? Are they a product of bad housekeeping? Do they transmit any disease? Learn how to recognize their bites, detect their presence in your surroundings, and protect your family. Instructor: Glen Needham, PhD OSU Department of Entomology
REGISTER TO RECEIVE WELLNESS TIPS Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Details: Sign-up anytime throughout the year to begin receiving a weekly wellness tip to assist you in living a healthy life!

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