Wellness & Health At Macalester -WHAM
News & Event Updates
New Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Activity
Have you wondered what life might be like without alcohol? Thinking about changing your drinking habits? You’re in good company. This group coaching activity will be made up of a supportive community of your peers that focuses on creating awareness around your drinking habits.
At its core, coaching is about helping you identify and work towards your vision of your best life. Our health and well-being coach, Kelly, will partner with you to adopt a new mindset, attitude, and behaviors to help you achieve your vision. Peer support and accountability will enhance your success.
To learn more, visit our Well-being Activities page.
Winter Session Classes for Staff and Faculty
This shorter and cheaper 4-week series is the perfect chance to try a class or to start your well-being routine on the right foot. Classes begin January 6 and run through January 31. Choose from Tai Chi, Circuit Training, Boot Camp, Yoga or Dance Cardio.
Registration opens on Monday, December 9 and closes on Wednesday, December 18 at 4 pm. For class descriptions and to register, visit our WHAM Classes page.
Time is running out. Don’t miss out on your reward.
Thriving together helps all of us live better, but earning your $150 reward is up to you. Be sure to take your health assessment and complete two eligible well-being activities by the October 31 deadline or you’ll miss out.
HealthPartners Living Well and WHAM have activity options to support both your emotional well-being and physical health, but some activities take several weeks to complete, so wrap up your activities before it’s too late.
Sign in to healthpartners.com/wellbeing to finish up by the deadline. You can also download the HealthPartners mobile app to easily access your health assessment and track your activity progress.
November Lunch & Learn: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Join Dr. Aidanne for a talk on using food, botanicals, and lifestyle changes to support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. Cardiovascular wellness is vital for overall health, as high blood pressure and cholesterol are major risk factors for heart disease. Dr. Aidanne, a licensed naturopathic doctor with Wellness Minneapolis specializes in women’s health, cardiovascular wellness, and digestive care. Learn more on our Lunch & Learn page.
Lunch will be catered by Bon Appetit at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20 in the Weyerhaeuser Boardroom. The presentation will be from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. You can email Kelly Fang if you would like a link to the recording and handout.
Stay active from anywhere!
Whether you work from home or go into work, it’s easy to get so caught up in the day that you suddenly realize, it’s been hours since you last got up. Wellbeats is a free online resource with programs for all interests and ability levels. Check it out and get moving more, whether you’re working at home, on campus or on the go.
Try the Give Me a Work Break Program (Four Weeks). Manage stress and increase productivity during the work day with these short exercises and stretches. Wellbeats member, Jess, said “This felt great! A quick five minutes made such a difference.” Download the HealthPartners mobile app or sign in to healthpartners.com/wellbeing to explore all Wellbeats has to offer. For more work-break ideas, visit our Well-being Activities page.
Back pain holding you back? Try Healthy Back
Did you know that three in five adults will experience back pain this year?
A healthy back is essential to maintaining a good quality of life so whether you suffer from chronic back pain or are hoping to stop it before it starts, Healthy Back can help. This online tool has stretches and strengthening exercises that will empower you to keep your back healthy and strong all year long. Check out the power of a healthy back.
Plus, you and your spouse or partner can each earn a $150 reward card for completing two well-being activities by October 31, 2024.Download the HealthPartners mobile app or sign in to healthpartners.com/well-being to get your back in its best shape yet.
New Well-being Activity: Plant Forward Health
Plant Forward Health highlights veggies, fruits, legumes and grains, but it isn’t limited to them. The main idea is to be mindful of adding and enjoying more plants as part of a balanced meal. This approach not only can improve our health, boost our energy levels and prevent chronic disease – it can also help the environment (and our wallet), too!
Features: 14 short lessons, a habit tracker (recommended and custom habits), progress dashboard (reflect and reach goals), and resource library (additional tools, recipes and meal plans).
Visit our Well-being Activities page to learn more. To get started, sign in at healthpartners.com/signin/livingwell or download the HealthPartners mobile app and click the Living Well button. Select “Get Started” on the activity, Plant Forward Health.
Connect with our health coach to reach your goals
It’s time to team up. A professional health coach can be the missing link between setting goals and meeting them. Talk one-on-one with our certified health coach, Kelly Fang, about what’s important to you. Whether that’s back pain, nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise or something else – Kelly will work with you to address your unique needs.
If you’re on Macalester’s benefits plan, take your health assessment to get started at healthpartners.com/wellbeing or use the Living Well button on the myHP app. Then contact Kelly to set up a time. In-person, walking and video appointments are free and open to all staff, faculty, spouses and domestic partners, regardless of your benefits plan. To learn more, visit our Health Coaching page.