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Human Resources

Wellness Program

Stephanie Agosta, Wellness Coordinator
Phone: (740)587-5624
Email:
agostas@denison.edu


The purpose of the Wellness Program is to provide faculty and staff with access to facilities and opportunities to receive information and assistance needed to work toward a more healthful lifestyle.   The scope of the program includes health risk appraisal/screening; physical fitness workshops and instruction; educational workshops such as smoking cessation and weight watchers; and spiritual and emotional wellness. 

Denison University has excellent facilities with the Mitchell Center and recreational fields and courts for physical fitness activities. The Office of Human Resources coordinates all program activities.  

 

For information on health related issues, please visit the following links:

America On The Move:  A national walking program anyone can participate in.
http://aom.americaonthemove.org/site/c.krLXJ3PJKuG/b.1524889/k.BFFA/Home.htm

American Cancer Society:  Recent news, support, healthcare, stories of hope involving cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

American Heart Association:  Support, latest research, healthy heart information
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

Chi Walking:  Resource site for functional walking and running.
http://www.chiwalking.com/shop/home.php

Licking County Health Department:  Health and environment issues, radon test kits, health report for Licking County, Ohio
http://www.lickingcohealth.org/

Ohio Department of Health:  Safety, Health, Immunization resources and more.
http://www.odh.state.oh.us/

Ohio Quit Line:  Resources and help for quitting the  addiction of nicotine
http://www.ohioquits.com/help_yourself/index.aspx?gclid=CMLU9dCgjZICFQgdPAodE1eh_Q

Pose Technique:  Resource for functional walking and running.
http://www.posetech.com/

Presdient's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports:  Latest in fitness guidelines and government resources.
http://www.fitness.gov/

5 A Day Plan:  From the Center for Disease Control:  fruit and vegetable calculator, recipes, fruit and vegetable of the month focus.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/

Please click here to read the latest Wellness e-Newsletter!