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Convenient On-Campus Flu Clinics Available This Month for Faculty and Staff
The Wellness Initiative is pleased to offer three opportunities for faculty and staff to receive their flu vaccine from Wegmans Pharmacy at campus locations this month. Pharmacists will immunize with the quadrivalent flu vaccine to protect against four strains of…
Team Orange Competes at the 2023 Syracuse WorkForce Run (Photo Gallery)
On Tuesday, 173 University faculty and staff members participated in the Syracuse Workforce Run, formerly known as the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. The event brings together walkers, runners and rollers from workplaces around Syracuse for a night of friendly competition,…
Faculty and Staff: Join Your Colleagues for Food, Fitness and Fun at the Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll
At the 2022 Syracuse WorkForce Run/Walk/Roll (formerly the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge), Syracuse University held the distinction of being the largest employer represented among dozens of local companies participating in the annual tradition. Next month, University faculty and staff members…
Seconds Can Save a Life: CPR and AED Trainings Prepare Bystanders to Act in an Emergency
February is American Heart Month, a time that promotes renewed focus on cardiovascular health and increased education on the risk factors for heart disease, currently the leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s not only in February, however, that…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With the Wellness Initiative Team
National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Throughout the month, faculty and staff are invited to join programs from the Wellness Initiative that…
Faculty and Staff Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled on Campus for October
Two final opportunities are available for faculty and staff to receive a free flu vaccine from Wegmans Pharmacy at convenient campus locations. Pharmacists will immunize with the quadrivalent flu vaccine to protect against four strains of influenza viruses, and there…
Your Voices Were Heard: Wellness Initiative Ready to Kick Off Fall
From mindful eating to a squat challenge, the wellness programming available to faculty and staff this fall is diverse, robust and responsive to the results of the June 2022 wellness survey. About 800 survey participants provided valuable feedback on topics…
Action-Based Programs for Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Management Offered to Faculty and Staff
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 38% of all U.S. adults live with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and nearly half (47%) have hypertension, or high blood pressure. While these statistics…
Faculty and Staff Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled on Campus This Month
Three opportunities are available for faculty and staff to receive a free flu vaccine from Wegmans Pharmacy at convenient campus locations in the month of September. Pharmacists will immunize with the quadrivalent flu vaccine to protect against four strains of…
Faculty and Staff Invited to Provide Input on Upcoming Wellness Programs on Campus
What does wellness mean to you? Are you into fitness challenges, weight management or exploring new recipes? Maybe mental health, resilience or stress management are more appealing to you? Do you like one-time programs or ongoing series? Is it easier…