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News & Event Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weekly Farmers Market Starts June 25<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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WHAM is thrilled to partner with Untiedt\u2019s Vegetable Farm<\/strong> out of Waverly, Minnesota, to bring fresh, nutritious, and locally grown produce directly to our campus community this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweet corn for a weekend BBQ or fresh strawberries for a quick snack, we\u2019ve got you covered. Stop by, support local agriculture, and say hi to Oksana! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Every Thursday, 2:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:<\/strong> Macalester Street (conveniently located near Visitor Parking Lot 1<\/a><\/strong>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payment Options:<\/strong> Cash and credit cards accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Add a recurring reminder to your calendar so you never miss market day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fuel how you feel with WHAM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Food is powerful. It affects more than just hunger \u2013 it influences how we feel, think, and function every day. In the Power of Food <\/strong>nutrition series, we\u2019ll explore how simple, realistic habits can support key areas of your health, such as digestion, heart health, immunity, energy, and weight management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need perfection or major changes to feel better. With small, steady choices and a focus on adding supportive habits, you can help your body do what it\u2019s designed to do, one step at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the mode of participation that fits you best. Learn more on our Well-being Activities page<\/a>. Register<\/a> before the Power of Food series kicks-off the week of July 6th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Register for Summer Session 2 WHAM Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Build total body strength and cardiovascular endurance with Circuit Training<\/strong> on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Nick Brundy.\u00a0 You can improve your range of motion and relieve stress with Hatha Yoga<\/strong> on Wednesday, or boost your mood and kick-off the weekend with Dance Cardio<\/strong> on Fridays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for our Summer Session 2 classes<\/a> between Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 9.  This 6-week series begins the week of July 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gut Health Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Your gut does a lot for you \u2014 from helping you digest food to supporting your mood, energy, and immune system. Our new WHAM activity, Gut Health Essentials<\/strong>, breaks gut health down into simple, practical steps, from how digestion works to how daily habits like eating, moving, sleeping, and managing stress shape your overall well being. You\u2019ll build awareness and discover what helps your gut, and your whole body, feel its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more visit our Well-being activities<\/a> page. Completing this activity can also help you earn your $150 wellness reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pivot first, quit when you\u2019re ready<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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WHAM and HealthPartners are excited to introduce a new way to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing at your own pace. Pivot<\/strong> is an app-based digital tobacco cessation program that includes the use of an FDA-cleared SmartSensor (for those who smoke cigarettes), interactive lessons, peer support, a certified health coach, and up to 12 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy to support you through your quit journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more, watch Tyler\u2019s story<\/a> and visit our Well-being activities<\/a> page. Completing the Pivot activity can also help you earn your $150 wellness reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with our health coach to reach your goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s 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\u2019s important to you. Whether that\u2019s back pain, nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise or something else \u2013 Kelly will work with you to address your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on Macalester\u2019s benefits plan, take your health assessment to get started at healthpartners.com\/wellbeing<\/strong><\/a> or use the Living Well<\/em> button on the myHP app. Then contact Kelly<\/a><\/strong> 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<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay Active From Anywhere with Wellbeats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you work from home or go into work, it\u2019s easy to get so caught up in the day that you suddenly realize, it\u2019s been hours since you last got up. Wellbeats<\/strong><\/a> is a free online resource with programs for all interests and ability levels. Check it out and get moving more, whether you\u2019re working at home, on campus or on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the Give Me a Work Break Program<\/strong> (Four Weeks)<\/em>. Manage stress and increase productivity during the work day with these short exercises and stretches.<\/em> Wellbeats member, Jess, said “This felt great! A quick five minutes made such a difference.”<\/em> Download the HealthPartners mobile app or sign in to healthpartners.com\/wellbeing<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> to explore all Wellbeats has to offer. For more work-break ideas, visit our Well-being Activities page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find Your Inner Peace <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Calming yourself improves your mental and physical wellbeing. A new activity, Create Your Calm<\/strong>, 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our Well-being Activities page<\/a> to learn more, or get started today. Visit healthpartners.com\/signin\/livingwell<\/a> and sign into your online account. Select \u201cGet Started\u201d on the activity, Create Your Calm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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