Health and Wellness Programs
To make a reservation or for further information,
contact us at (814) 472-2783 or HWI@francis.edu.
Lifestyle Returns: (Employees)
A 5-step program that gives you everything you need to take charge of your health...and enjoy the benefits! SFU provides an incentive of $150 to employees who complete every step. Get started on the path to wellness! More information.
| | Preventive Health and Wellness Programs
4th Quarter Offerings
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View/Print 4th Quarter Schedule of Offerings Discover Relaxation Within I (Employees, students and general public)
Learn to manage everyday stress through practical relaxation techniques and innovative stress management strategies. From coping skills, to visualization, to progressive muscle relaxation and humor therapy, you will acquire effective tools to deal with stress.
Dates: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, SFU Campus
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
Discover Relaxation Within II (Employees, students and general public)
A four-week lifestyle improvement program that is a continuation of Discover Relaxation Within I. Learn to manage everyday stress through practical relaxation techniques and innovative stress management strategies.
Dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, SFU Campus
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
Eat Well for Life I (Employees, students and general public)
Discover easy meal planning tools, smart shopping strategies, healthy ways to cook great-tasting foods and the connection between mood and food. Acquire a new taste for better eating and wellness to last a lifetime.
Dates: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, SFU Campus
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
Eat Well for Life II (Employees, students and general public)
A four-week lifestyle improvement program that is a continuation of Eat Well for Life I. Acquire a new taste for better eating and wellness to last a lifetime.
Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, SFU Campus
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
Clear the Air (Employees, students and general public)
Are you thinking about quitting smoking? Clear the Air is the step you take BEFORE deciding to quit tobacco. This session empowers you to identify your reasons for quitting and gives you the tools you need to quit for good!
Dates: call for appointment
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
HOPE (Highmark Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program)
(Employees, students and general public)
Develop stronger bones for a lifetime! This take-action lifestyle improvement program focuses on making healthy choices to improve bone health and prevent or manage osteoporosis.
Dates: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, Nov. 5, 12
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness, SFU Campus
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members or students, and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members.
Personal Nutrition Coaching (Employees, students and general public)
A personalized program designed by a registered dietitian to address the needs of an individual seeking nutrition counseling related to weight management, heart health or diabetes. Private one-on-one sessions offered year round to adults and children. Call for a personalized appointment, (814) 472-2783.
Open to faculty, staff, students and the general public. There is no fee for Highmark members and a nominal fee for non-Highmark members. (Non-Highmark SFU students will be charged a nominal fee for PNC.)
To make a reservation in one or more of the above classes, or for further information,
contact us at (814) 472-2783 or HWI@francis.edu.