Wellness

Health Check for U (formerly Vascular Risk Assessment) - U of L Employees

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in North America. Vascular and related diseases (heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels, stroke, diabetes) account for the death of more Canadians than any other disease.   In 2008, cardiovascular disease accounted for 29% of all deaths in Canada (69,648 deaths -  www.heartsandstroke.ca). Vascular disease risks increase drafmatically by age 50.  Although the average age of a U of L employee is younger than 50, in order to make lifestyle changes, early education is a must. As employees are the U of L's most vital asset, we feel it is important to provide a screening assessment and follow-up health planning to assist employees to reduce their risk. Health Check for U includes a FREE Lifestyle Assessment with a Certified Fitness professional, and nutritional consultation.  Contact Wellness (wellness@uleth.ca) for more information or to register. 

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/hwplan.asp?media=hw 

Health Education and Awareness Initiatives

Lunch and Learn presentations - Click here to access the presentation by Dawn Filewych of the Lethbridge Sleep Clinic Sleep Myth 2013.pdf

Get Fit At Work - Stretch and Strengthen Program Just for U! Stretch and Strengthen Program 092410 [pdf]

Jeanine Baxter, Kinesiology Student, has developed a stretch and strengthening program for U to try out at work! Contact Wellness to book a time to go through the program with your department or team.  Take a look at the program or try it out on your own!

Annual Life Balance Fair

November 7, 2012 on the Indoor Track at the 1st Choice Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Heart Smart Physical Activity Challenge 2012 photos

Check out this year's winners!