蜜柚视频

February 13, 2022

As 蜜柚视频 employees prepare to observe the two-year anniversary of pivoting operations in response to a global pandemic, University leaders are collaborating to identify wellbeing offerings to support the varied needs of the institution鈥檚 workforce.

鈥淣o two circumstances are alike right now,鈥� reflected Administrative Senate Chairperson and Executive Director of Wellbeing, Jenn Bennett. 鈥淎ll employees were impacted professionally by the pandemic, and many in relatable ways, but the social, financial, environmental and mental impacts have been profound and diverse. It鈥檚 our responsibility to ensure resources are readily available in response to employees鈥� needs.鈥�

Bennett identified a number of readily available resources currently available to employees at no or low cost to them:

Risk Reduction

Benefits-eligible employees and/or their benefits-enrolled spouses/partners at all campuses are encouraged to consider the Risk Reduction program this spring as an avenue for prioritizing one鈥檚 wellbeing. 

鈥淭he only prerequisite is the desire to explore self-growth.鈥� reflected the Risk Reduction program coordinator, Josh Christen.

The spring team begins the week of February 28, 2022.  Eligible participants may participate once in the Risk Reduction 2.0 program. Cost for the Spring 2022 cohort is $0.00 thanks to support from the OHIO Benefits Office.

The Spring 2022 cohort will participate in: 

• Exercise "prescriptions"
• Weekly team meetings (Via Microsoft Teams)
• Up to four individual nutritional counseling sessions with a Registered Dietitian (either in-person or virtual)
• Restorative Yoga
• Access to the Risk Reduction library of resources about physical activity, nutrition support and stress management. 

The program, which is built on the philosophy that a healthy, active way of life is the best prevention against chronic disease, is being offered in Spring 2022 at no cost to participants.

Valued at several thousand dollars of services, this program is typically offered at an up-front fee of $300.  While individuals could earn reimbursement of those funds by participating in program components, the fee was still a deterrent to some individuals. The decision to eliminate the up-front fee was made in an effort to allow wellbeing to become more accessible to employees, regardless of economic status.

Interested participants can complete the . The program manager, Josh Christen, will verify your eligibility and email you additional details. Space is limited. Participants will be accepted in the order in which they confirm their willingness to participate.

Massage Therapy

Those employees who are able to get onto the Athens campus can enjoy the benefit of on-site, low-cost massage therapy to support enhanced wellbeing. The WellWorks licensed massage therapist can help you: get relief from muscle pain and soreness; alleviate stress, and; detoxify鈥攂oth mentally and physically.

The WellWorks Massage Therapy program has undergone a variety of changes to ensure this activity can be safely returned to your wellbeing routine, including:

• Space Improvements: In an effort to support improved airflow and client comfort, the massage room has been relocated to a larger space within the WellWorks suite. This new space will also provide a quieter environment, maximizing the client experience. Members still check-in at the WellWorks front desk and will then be escorted to the new massage room.
• Safety Protocols: While the client鈥檚 experience will, largely, not be impacted by safety measures, WellWorks staff ar