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HR Hours:
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

HR Mailing Address:
MWSU Human Resources
Popplewell Hall 117
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507

(816) 271-4587


Wellness Events

Registration links will be available on your portal 3 weeks prior to the class date.  Class sizes are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis.

 

June 5

(Agenstein 123)Registration Link Open Soon

Healthy Eating - Step Up to the Plate
Personalize your eating plan with healthy eating tips with your budget in mind.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

June 12

(Agenstein 123)Registration Link Open Soon

Healthy Lunches - At Home and on the Go
Find out how to make lunchtime one of the healthiest parts of your day with simple tips for packing lunch, ideas for eating out healthfully, and how to make your lunch break healthy and enjoyable
.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

June 19

(Agenstein 123)Registration Link Open Soon

Healthy Weight - Set Yourself Up for Success
How to develop a lifetime eating plan, improve eating behaviors and lose weight safely.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

June 26

(Agenstein 123)Registration Link Open Soon

Delicious Vegetables - Adding Nutrients the Tasty Way
Discover the benefits of including a variety of vegetables in your diet, and plenty of tips and ideas to make eating your vegetables just a little bit easier.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

July 10

(Agenstein 123)Registration Link Open Soon

Gluten Awareness - Insight into the Gluten-free Trend
Learn what gluten is and its role in foods, the diference between celiac disease, wheat allergies and gluten sensitivity, and considerations before choosing a gluten-free lifestyle.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

July 17

(Agenstein 123)

Registration Link Open Soon

Your Health - Small Steps to Big Change

Explore ways to make change in your life, how people do change, and why small steps and an action plan are key.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

July 24

(Agenstein 123)

Registration Link Open Soon

Fitting in Fitness - Exercise Options for Busy People

How to make time for exercise in spite of your hectic schedule, and how to stick with it.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

July 31

(Agenstein 123)

Registration Link Open Soon

Walking - Step Up to Good Health
This seminar is designed to encourage everyone - at any fitness level - to get out and get moving with tips, strategies and interesting ideas to make walking fun and effective.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

September 11

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Becoming a Smart Health Care Consumer - Navigating the Maze

Take control of your healthcare choices.  Learn your healthcare rights and responsibilities, health insurance basics, and strategies for making healthcare decisions.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

September 18

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Family Health - Make good Health a Family Affair

Ideas and tips to become an active and health family.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

September 25

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

 

Men's Health - Operating at Peak Performance

Information and tips on men's health issues including exercise, nutrition, prevention of heart disease, cancer and more.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

October 6

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Women's Health - Take Care of You
Receive tips for heart, breast and bone health, and how to manage menopause symptoms.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

October 9

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Blood Pressure - A Vital Force for Life

What your blood pressure should be, risk factors for high blood pressure, and how to take control of your risk.

  • One time class/1 hour a week
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

October 16

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Heart Healthy Living - The Beat Goes On
Understand causes of heart disease, controllable and uncontrollable risks for coronary artery disease, and lifestyle choices for a health heart.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

October 23

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Diabetes - Awareness and Prevention
Symptoms of diabetes, risk factors for pre-diabetes and diabetes, and prevention strategies.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

October 30

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

 

Metabolic Syndrome - Are You at Risk?
Metabolic syndrome is preventable and treatable. Learn what metabolic syndrome is, how to recognize the warning signs, and how to reduce your risks.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

November 6

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Understanding Cholesterol - Your Key to Heart Health
Focuses on cholesterol profile and breaks down lifestyle factors that impact and improve cholesterol levels, plus simple tips to stay heart healthy.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

November 13

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Lifestyle and Cancer - Reduce Your Risks
Find out how to make lifestyle choices that reduce your chances of developing cancer.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

November 20

Coming Soon - Subject to Change

Manage Stress - Before It Manages You

How to identify stress-related symptoms, how to categorize stressors, and when to take action or use coping skills such as relaxation techniques.

  • One time class/1 hour
  • Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during class
  • 12:00 Class Time

 

 

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