Classes are now available to help support breastfeeding students, faculty, and staff on campus. Learn more about Illinois breastfeeding laws, Illinois State University policy, and explore how to successfully return to school or work as a breastfeeding mom. This is a free class open to faculty, staff, students, and partners of pregnant mothers. Facilitated by Brandy Hansen, certified lactation consultant. Classes are currently scheduled for April 19, May 24, and June 28. To register, click here. Please call Health Promotion and Wellness at (309) 438-WELL (9355) with any questions. Additional breastfeeding resources are available online here.

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SEVEN - Discovering Wellness at Illinois State

Challenge yourself to make YOU a priority! Join SEVEN, a free program available to all Illinois State University students, faculty and staff that focuses on the importance of the seven dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational.

Log wellness activities online to earn points
Earn a T-shirt for the first 50 points logged
Participants who reach 100 points in a month are entered into prize drawings
Receive a monthly newsletter
Get information on campus wellness activities
Compete towards end of year prizes for top point earners

Visit Seven.IllinoisState.edu and sign up today!

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Faculty/Staff Health Status Survey Results

Results from the 2011 Faculty/Staff Health Status Survey results are now available.

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HPW on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter

There are now more ways to get information from Health Promotion and Wellness! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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Yoga at your desk

Sitting all day can take a toll on your body. Take a break from your busy day and stretch! In this 30 minute video, Tona leads you through a yoga series that you can do at your desk.

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Relaxation Audio

A free, guided relaxation audio file is available for download here. Led by Tona Schenck, the audio leads you through an exercise to help clear your mind and relax. The audio is approximately 11 minutes long. Download the relaxation audio.

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Health Promotion and Wellness serves the faculty, staff, and students of Illinois State and is pleased to be your campus resource for health and wellness. Our vision is to be renowned for igniting a culture of wellness at Illinois State University and is accomplished by upholding our core values which include being compassionate, credible, culturally competent, holistic, inclusive, innovative, and passionate about healthy lifestyles.

We believe that people living, learning and working in a healthy environment are more likely to reach their highest potential. This is achieved by engaging campus partners and leaders in a high-level commitment which advances the health and well-being of all members within our community.

We are honored to serve the Illinois State Community and look forward to working with you as we build a more wellness centered campus environment!

Health Promotion and Wellness is located in McCormick 187.

Register Here

Online Registration: cholesterol/blood chemistry screening, massage, family activities, and special events.

Lifestyle Enhancement Program registration information is found here!

Events Calendar

Support for Nursing Mothers
Fri, June 28, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Bone Student Center (BON), Spotlight Room - Free

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