Summertime encourages us to be more active and refine our wellness goals.
The Employee Health Promotion Program, a Human Resources benefits program, is available to staff and faculty and provides support this summer with the following services. Visit hr.unm.edu and see the menu under EHPP for more information.
Exercise Physiology Lab: Monitor fitness goals and risk factors with EHPP’s comprehensive physical fitness assessments. After testing, an exercise physiologist will review your results and answer questions. Blood draws for fasting glucose and cholesterol are also available. The next blood testing is Aug. 7. For more information and costs call 277-2658.
Tobacco Cessation: Interested in kicking the habit? Contact Rhonda Miranda, 277-4996 or rmirand1@unm.edu, to receive resources, support and limited free nicotine replacement therapy.
Nutritional Counseling: Learn about managing personal nutrition. Contact EHPP’s Registered Dietitian Shelley Rael, 272-3989 or shelrael@unm.edu, to set-up consultations for nutritional guidance.
Fitness Classes: Establish a fitness routine in EHPP’s summer classes with qualified instructors. The summer schedule, May 19-Aug. 8, can be found at hr.unm.edu under EHPP, Fitness. Call 277-3116 for more information.
EHPP Summer Chair Massages: Enjoy an outdoor chair massage on Mondays under the trees on the north side of the Student Union Building. Massages will continue at the Nursing and Pharmacy Lounge on Tuesdays and at the Basic Medical Library Lounge on Wednesdays. Massages are offered 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at all locations and are $10 for 15 minutes. EHPP also provides onsite chair massages. Call 272-4460 to schedule.
Art for Health: Heat up creativity during summer session, June 12-Aug. 21. This open studio offers materials and guidance for the amateur and professional to de-stress and return to work more productive. Contact Eli Maurx, 272-4460 or emaurx@unm.edu.
Presentations: Special presentations include “Stretching for Stress Reduction,” presented by Cheri Villarrael on June 24 at noon, and “Defending Your Wellness,” presented by Rhonda Miranda on July 29 at noon. Sign-up at Learning Central, Learning Central.