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October 2022
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Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among American women. About 1 in 8 women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Breast Cancer does not only affect women, as every 1 in 883 men can be affected in their lifetime. In 2022, an estimated 287,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the US as well as 51,400 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.
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This month's Work Well Ambassador is David Knittel!
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Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!
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Appointments fill up fast! Sign up HERE
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Sleep Well, Stay Healthy! Drift Off starts October 2. Learn new techniques to promote healthy sleep. This challenge is open to UND faculty, staff, students, friends & family!
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VIRTUAL Zen in 10 will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00am during October
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Meeting ID: 999 5460 9002
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McCannel Hall Lobby Area @ 9:00 a.m.
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O'Kelly Room 300C @ 9:30 a.m.
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Become a Healthy Department!
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Healthy Departments is a way to recognize departments that make their staff members wellness a priority by having healthy meeting practices. Departments agree to offer healthy beverage & food options during meetings and incorporate physical activity such as stretching into the agenda. It's that easy!
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Congrats to Student Health Services, our newest Healthy Department!
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Apply to be a Work Well Ambassador
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Work Well Ambassadors consist of staff & faculty members from all UND campus'. They promote wellness & provide updates within their various departments.
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Are you wellness-minded & would like to motivate others?
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Join us for Happy Healthy Harvest, where you can conquer dinner for your family! These recipes are sure to be a crowd pleaser, leaving your family asking for more! For $30 every other Friday, go home with all the ingredients prepped and ready to cook and serve for the weekend!
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10/14- Autumn Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples
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Register by Thursday of the prior week HERE!
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Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you prepared?
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion offers American Heart Associattion courses held righ on campus to provide you with the critical training that you need for any emergency at home or work. These course are open to both UND affiliates and the general public. Our classes fill up quickly, so please register early to secure a spot. Check the class schedule and offerings!
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Has your family ever wanted to try rock climbing?
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Come to the Wellness Center Rock Wall and experience it for yourself. This event gives families the opportunity to experience rock climbing with guidance and instruction from our Attendants. Each Family Day costs $15 per child.
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For more information/register click HERE
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Join us for our Gaming Family Days!
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Our new Nexus facility boasts state-of-the-art PCs, which will allow you and your kids to bond over some of the most popular games today! Gaming accounts will be required (Steam, Epic, Riot, etc.), so be sure to have your log-in information ready! Fee is $15 per child.
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When registering for the event, each child will need to be added to their parents account in our Fusion system to register them. To learn more and register, click HERE. If you have any questions about this event, contact Mike at michael.wozniak@und.edu
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion has partnered with Mossa On-Demand to provide Faculty, Staff and Students the opportunity to work out anytime, anywhere you choose using your own TV, mobile app or computer.
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There are over 70 workouts to choose from with new ones added regularly. Workouts can range from 10 - 60 minutes in length, but you can pick and choose which ones to do, making it your own work out. There is even NEW series included to De-Desk™ Your Body!!! Sign up for a 14-day free trial and then its only $9.99/month. Let’s Keep Moving this year!
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Wellness Education Opportunities
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Work Well has several different resources for UND employees to learn about developing healthier lifestyles. Need some pointers on stretches or mental health coping strategies? Check it out HERE
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The UShine Award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went above and beyond, with an annual award chosen each May!
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UND faculty, staff, students and public are encouraged to nominate and recognize a UND Staff member who did something special or extraordinary to assist a colleague, supervisor, student, or family.
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Be an Angel for UND students today! We know that life can bring unexpected challenges. We never want a student to leave UND because of a situation that is beyond their control. The UND Angel Fund provides support for these students so these challenges aren't a barrier to competing their education. To make a gift, visit the UND Alumni page HERE. Your kindness matters. Thank you for supporting students through the UND Angel Fund.
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Vaccines for All Faculty & Staff
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We all need different solutions to be successful in our individual wellness pursuit. The Dakota Wellness Program for NDPERS members offers just that - a broad mix of tools and a variety of education to encourage and support you in your wellness journey.
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A monthly virtual book club for Sanford Health Plan members to engage and connect with the six dimensions of wellbeing in a meaningful way.
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Book Title: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach
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When: First Thursday of each month, starting 10/6
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UND is a Tobacco Free Campus. If you are ready to quit, UND offers unique benefits to help Faculty and Staff who are interested in quitting smoking or chewing tobacco. Get help to quit and cover the costs. Learn more here.
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It's never too soon or too late for parents to make a positive impact on their child's health and well-being. As a parent, you can play a powerful role in supporting the behavioral health of your kids. Parents Lead helps parents find resources on topics that will help you lay the foundation for a healthy home where everyone thrives.
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