Wellness & Health At Macalester -WHAM
News & Event Updates
Kickstart Your New Year with Short & Sweet Winter WHAM Classes!
Looking for the perfect way to reset after the holidays? WHAM’s Winter Session Classes are designed for staff and faculty to try something new or reignite your well-being routine without a long commitment. This shorter, and cheaper, 4-week series begins January 5 and runs through January 30. Choose from Circuit Training, Boot Camp, Yoga or Dance Cardio.
Registration opens on Monday, December 8 and closes on Wednesday, December 17 at 4 pm. Ready to start? Visit our WHAM Classes page for class descriptions and secure your spot!
WHAM Lunch & Learn
Alcohol Use Screening and Interventions
Have you wondered what life might be like with less alcohol? Want to try another approach to lowering your blood pressure or reducing your risk for cancer? You’re in good company.
On Wednesday, November 19 WHAM will host Dr. Paul Anderson, MD, MPH, Regional Medical Director for HealthPartners and a Lifestyle Medicine practitioner for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring effective alcohol use screening and interventions. In this informative session, you’ll learn the crucial role of moderating alcohol use in preventing common chronic diseases and improving overall longevity. Dr. Anderson will cover evidence-based approaches that promote wellbeing and reduce health risks.
This session will also serve as a kick-off for our next Mindful Drinking Group Coaching series led by our health and well-being coach, Kelly Fang. To learn more and register, visit the Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Form.
Register to join us for the Lunch & Learn on Zoom at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.
New Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Series
Have you wondered what life might be like without alcohol? Want to try another approach to lowering your blood pressure or reducing your risk for cancer? You’re in good company. This group will be made up of a supportive community of your peers that focuses on creating awareness around your drinking habits.
At its core, coaching is about helping you identify and work towards your vision of your best life. Our health and well-being coach, Kelly, will partner with you to adopt a new mindset, attitude, and behaviors to help you achieve your vision. Peer support and accountability will enhance your success.
To learn more and register, visit the Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Form.
FIND YOUR INNER PEACE WITH A NEW LIVING WELL ACTIVITY!
Calming yourself improves your mental and physical wellbeing. A new activity, Create Your Calm, is now available virtually and on-demand through WHAM and HealthPartners Living Well. This 2-week activity includes 4-7 classes each week of mindfulness, breathing and medication-style classes to help you pause, breathe and create calm. All classes are beginner level and under 30 minutes.
Visit our Well-being Activities page to learn more, or get started today. Visit healthpartners.com/signin/livingwell and sign into your online account. Select “Get Started” on the activity, Create Your Calm.
Stay active from anywhere!
Whether you work from home or go into work, it’s easy to get so caught up in the day that you suddenly realize, it’s been hours since you last got up. Wellbeats is a free online resource with programs for all interests and ability levels. Check it out and get moving more, whether you’re working at home, on campus or on the go.
Try the Give Me a Work Break Program (Four Weeks). Manage stress and increase productivity during the work day with these short exercises and stretches. Wellbeats member, Jess, said “This felt great! A quick five minutes made such a difference.” Download the HealthPartners mobile app or sign in to healthpartners.com/wellbeing to explore all Wellbeats has to offer. For more work-break ideas, visit our Well-being Activities page.
Connect with our health coach to reach your goals
It’s time to team up. A professional health coach can be the missing link between setting goals and meeting them. Talk one-on-one with our certified health coach, Kelly Fang, about what’s important to you. Whether that’s back pain, nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise or something else – Kelly will work with you to address your unique needs.
If you’re on Macalester’s benefits plan, take your health assessment to get started at healthpartners.com/wellbeing or use the Living Well button on the myHP app. Then contact Kelly to set up a time. In-person, walking and video appointments are free and open to all staff, faculty, spouses and domestic partners, regardless of your benefits plan. To learn more, visit our Health Coaching page.