Posts by 'Suzanne Jolly'
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
I’ve spent the last almost full four years dedicating my energy to your health, and I never would have expected it to become so much a central part of who I am. It’s not a mission that I can give up, it seems, even though I have chosen to resign from my position in Health Promotion Programs. My last day as Health Promotions Coordinator for UBC Human Resources is February 21. I am happy to say that I am not leaving your side; I am still, as ever, dedicated to your health. It will be in a slightly different capacity though, as I start a new role with the School of Kinesiology as the Manager of Kinesiology Outreach Programs on February 25.
It’s been a wild ride with you all. You’ve been with me through a lot. You were there to read my stories and encouraged me to continue sharing, such as: (more …)
Filed under: February 2013, Suzanne's Stories, Uncategorized | Tags: blog wrapup, farewell, farewell to HR, Suzanne Jolly
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
The UBC Staff and Faculty Travelling Health Fair is back for 2013!
The Travelling Health Fair visits different buildings on campus, hosted by departments/units over a two week period and offers free 1-on-1 health assessments and consultations.
This year’s assessments include: Naturopathic Functional Physicals, Blood Glucose and Cholesterol screenings, Osteoporosis screenings, Personal Trainer assessments and Anxiety screenings.
Register for your free assessment today!
*Please note that no visible timeslots on the date of your choice indicates that they are booked up. We are happy to add you to the waitlist (just email Miranda at miranda.massie@ubc.ca to be added to the waitlist)!
Filed under: Events, February 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: health assessments, THF, Travelling Health Fair, ubc thf, UBC Travelling Health Fair 2013
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
Who doesn’t want to check out a Giant Colon?
You can’t miss this interactive, fun and educational event focused on colorectal cancer prevention on February 5 from 8 am- 6 pm in the Life Sciences West Atrium.
Find out more.
Thanks to our friends in Risk Management Services for coordinating this event, with help from the Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program Fund.
Filed under: February 2013 | Tags: cancer prevention, colorectal cancer, giant colon, healthy workplace initiatives program funding, HWIP, hwip funding
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
Reaching out early and preventing suicide requires the help of everyone in the UBC community.
How you can help:
- Print one of the Suicide Awareness Day Posters and put them up in your office or building to help promote Suicide Awareness Day.
- Learn about suicide warning signs, find out how to talk about it, and discover support and resources.
- Wear orange on February 6 (Suicide Awareness Day) to show your support for those whose lives have been affected by the suicide of friends, family members, students, or colleagues, and to show that you want to reach out to those who are considering suicide.
Whether you’re thinking about suicide yourself, or you know, hear, or see someone who might be, the most important thing you can do is reach out.
Learn more:
Visit www.thrive.ubc.ca
Get help now:
Call 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Filed under: February 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: suicide awareness, Suicide Awareness Day, Suicide prevention
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
Yoga classes at the Museum of Anthropology are held in the beautiful Great Hall, surrounded by totems with a view of the reflecting pond and outdoors.
Classes are on Mondays from 12:30-1:30pm (beginner Hatha) and/or Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm (beginner/intermediate Hatha Flow). Both instructors are happy to offer variations for every level and if you have injuries or conditions that concern you they can offer advice and tell you which poses to skip or modify. You need to supply your own mat and a towel or blanket is recommended.
The Monday sessions begin on Feb 25th and the Wednesday sessions on Feb 6th. One session/week (Mondays or Wednesdays) will be $80 for 10 classes, or both sessions (20 classes) for $130. Please confirm with payment right away, as spots are filling up fast.
To register, contact melanie.lawrence@ubc.ca. For more information, contact jill.lindsay@ubc.ca.
Filed under: February 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: MOA yoga, UBC yoga, Yoga, yoga at moa, yoga at the museum of anthropology, yoga at ubc
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
U
BC Bodyworks (UBC’s only staff & faculty specific fitness facility) is hosting their largest open house ever, February 2-15. They’re offering unlimited access to the fitness facility, free fitness classes, health seminar and two different types of health screenings.
Browse through the events schedule to find some free fitness for you and your colleagues!
Filed under: February 2013, Physical Health | Tags: fitness, fitness facilities at UBC, fitness facility, ubc bodyworks, UBC fitness facilities, UBC gym
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
TEAM UBC is once again taking part in The Ride to Conquer Cancer. Last year, their team of ten people raised over $30, 000 for the BC Cancer Foundation. This year, they’re up to 27 riders, with the goal of raising $50, 000 for cancer research. For those of you that don’t know about the Ride, it’s a 240KM journey from Surrey to Seattle that is spread across two days.
Two of the riders, Lynn Newman and Paola Baca, are selling mini-cupcakes to help raise $2, 500 each that they need to take part in the ride. Would you consider buying a dozen mini-cupcakes for a $20 donation?
Suzanne can advocate for their excellent baking skills as she purchased a dozen from them last year (and plans to purchase at least a dozen more this year too). Plus, they’re mini-cupcakes, so they’re not as unhealthy as you think! To purchase cupcakes, fill out cupcake order form 2013 and send it to Lynn (lynn.newman@ubc.ca) or Paola (paola.baca@ubc.ca).
If you’re not into cupcakes, we hope you’ll consider supporting one of the riders. They work so hard to do this ride and it’s for such an amazing cause. Go TEAM UBC!
Filed under: February 2013, Physical Health | Tags: cancer prevention, fundraising, Ride to Conquer Cancer, TEAM UBC
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
Helping your Child Succeed in School: Learn valuable skills to creates positive structure at home to support your children’s experience at school ways to reward effort rather than outcomes. Feb. 19
QPR Gatekeeper Training: QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. Three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Feb. 26
Understanding Hypertension: Join a leading UBC researcher to discuss prevention and treatment strategies for high blood pressure. What can you do to protect yourself and loved ones? Feb. 27
Mental Health First Aid Course: Improve mental health literacy by developing skills to help family, friends and colleagues. This four-session course (three hours per session) gives you formal certification. March 4, 6, 11, 13
Powerwalking: Keep up the enthusiasm of that New Year’s resolution to get up and walk more. Our groups meet on both Mondays and Friday. February 1, 4, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25
Filed under: Events, February 2013, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: cardiovascular disease prevention, helping children in school, hypertension, mental health, mental health first aid, mhfa, Parenting, physical health, powerwalking, QPR, staff and faculty health, Suicide prevention, ubc faculty health, ubc health, ubc staff health, Walking, walking at ubc
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
Raising money for the BC Children’s Hospital and the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, the Thunderbird Dance Team is hosting a dance showcase at the Norm Theatre on Saturday Feb. 9 at 2 pm.
Tickets are $10 or $5 for those under age 17.
Featured dance groups:
with special guest Deni from Black Mamba and Creative Motion Studio!
Filed under: February 2013 | Tags: dance for kids, Thunderbird Dance Team
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | January 28, 2013
|
One of our colleagues on campus wanted us to share a free online resource focused on nutrition.
Filed under: February 2013 | Tags: nutritional resource, nuturtion, thrive
