[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]10 COMMON HEALTH TERMS: DO YOU KNOW THEM? By Jen Jenkins, MPC, University of Utah Health Sciences Have you ever talked to a receptionist, doctor or health insurance rep and felt like this? Sometimes we health care peeps forget that the words we use can sound a bit foreign.* It’s not like you […]
Read MoreFLU SEASON CAN STRIKE A WORKPLACE HARD Things we can do to minimize the spread of influenza (flu) in our university work places: Take proper care of personal protective equipment, regularly replacing disposable PPE and properly cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment. Wash your hands often: Use soap under water and rub hands together vigorously for […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] GET STARTED ON A FITNESS PROGRAM Starting a fitness program is one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you maintain a healthy weight—and even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. Here are four […]
Read MoreFIRE PREVENTION WEEK: OCT. 9-15, 2016 Fire safety is a relevant workplace safety topic at the university. While most all university spaces are supported with state of the art fire detection, notification and suppression systems, individual actions and behaviors can have an impact on survivability in a fire situation. Here’s important fire safety information to […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] IS WEIGHT LOSS THE BEST MEASURE OF IMPROVING HEALTH OR CAN WE BE “FAT AND FIT”: A PARADIGM SHIFT Current popular belief is that being overweight or obese is the greatest risk to our health. In accordance, weight loss has been considered the answer to the myriad of chronic diseases we as […]
Read MoreFOOD HANDLING AT CAMPUS EVENTS Food handling at public events is extremely serious business. The Department of Health has requirements that the university is obligated to follow. If an event is accessible to the public, and food will be prepared and served on site, the event must secure a Health Department Temporary Food Event Permit […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Intensive Lifestyle Program at LS Skaggs patient Wellness Center The Intensive Lifestyle Program looks comprehensively at the components of a healthy lifestyle to get you started on your way to feeling great. Many people know that most chronic diseases can be prevented or improved by lifestyle, but a healthy lifestyle also helps […]
Read MoreSPILL KITS Preparedness is a critical component of emergency response. All university laboratories will have access to a chemical spill kit, capable of controlling a manageable spill of hazardous materials in the laboratory. These spill kits may be assembled by the laboratory or they may be purchased. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]WHAT IS PREDIABETES? One out of every three U.S. adults has prediabetes. What is prediabetes? It is when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be in the range for Type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes you are 10x more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than […]
Read MoreFIRE EXTINGUISHERS Portable fire extinguishers play a major role in building, equipment and personal safety. University employees are encouraged to learn how to operate these devices. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety provides training every other month on how to properly operate portable fire extinguisher. To sign up for the next training […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] BUILD A BONE CLASS University Wellness is pleased to offer the Build a Bone program. This unique, innovative program is a four-part series of two-hour classes where you will learn how to care for and strengthen your bones and optimize your bone health. We also focus on treating and preventing low bone […]
Read MoreNEAR MISSES Near miss definition: An unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so. *Source: Fact sheet from OSHA and the National Safety Council A near miss provides an opportunity to improve safety practices based on a condition or incident with a potential for […]
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