Wellness This Week
January 24, 2022
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Wellbeing at MUSC
Enjoy the Latest Wellbeing Programs, Perks & Events for MUSC Care Team Members
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Participate in a Worksite Biometric Screening
Free Biometric Screenings Offered Monthly to MUSC Care Team Members
Safe social distancing and masks will be required throughout the entire screening process. Should you wish to complete your annual biometric screening off-campus, the PEBA Perks benefit also enables participants to conduct their screening at any Doctor's Care location.
*Please note that the screening scheduling portal will close 24 hours in advance of the scheduled screening date or when all appointment times are booked. Should all appointments be booked you will not be able to select the screening date in the registration portal.
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Participate in the 2022 Lowcountry Heart Walk
Free Biometric Screenings Offered Monthly to MUSC Care Team Members
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The New & Improved Imagine U
The MUSC Office of Health Promotion is excited to unveil the latest perk for our MUSC family – a refreshed and revamped virtual health and wellness program: Imagine U!
First launched as part of our MUSC 2020 strategic plan, this rewards-based program has seen more than 6,800 staff and students participate in unique challenges and access resources focused on improving their physical, mental and emotional health.
This relaunch includes a move to Microsoft Teams, easy on-the-go access, videos from personal trainers, nutrition tips from expert dietitians, mental health resources from our MUSC resiliency clinic and more. And best of all, it's still free! This rewards-based program offers fun and convenient ways to integrate care for your mind and body into a busy life.
Whether you’re a seasoned participant or new to the program, there's something for everyone. Go solo, form a team or partner with someone to complete challenges as you pursue your unique health and well-being journey. Participation is entirely voluntary, though internal competitions are encouraged to improve teamwork and cheer on fellow team members!
To get started, open Microsoft Teams, click on the Teams icon, select "Join or create a team" and enter the code u1due22. You should then immediately receive access to the team.
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Get Started Using the Imagine U Team Today! |
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Nutrition channel
There are so many resources for nutrition at MUSC! Visit the Nutrition channel for tips and tricks to reach your personal nutrition goals as well as the virtual Urban Farm where you can find advice on gardening and recipes.
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Exercise-Physical Activity channel
Data shows that physical activity helps you to sleep, feel and function better. Let’s work on this together! Visit the Exercise-Physical Activity channel for resources and check out the virtual Fitness Field for workouts you can do in your own space at your own pace.
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Inner Health-Mental Health channel
How are you taking care of you?
Visit the Inner Health-Mental Health channel for discussions on self-care and visit the virtual Meditation Zone where you can find campus resources to support your self-care journey.
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Personal Challenges channel
Create a custom plan and complete health challenges to meet your specific health goals. Make sure you add challenges to your plan then complete them to "level up" in your wellness. Be on the lookout for the virtual wellness coach to encourage you along the way!
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The Charleston Medical District Greenway is excited to share that a third food truck location has been established on the MUSC Charleston campus.
There will be 1 food truck per day, Monday-Friday 11AM-2PM at the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. The food trucks will be parked on the South side of the building, facing Calhoun Street.
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MUSC Care Team Members are invited to participate in the MUSC Business Health Lunch & Learn Series. MUSC Employees can attend virtually in real-time or catch up at a later date via a recording or posted slides.
Want to stay up to date on the latest Lunch & Learns?
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As a result of the recent Omicron surge and increased census, there has been an increased number of hallway patients on many units.
In an effort to provide these patients with the most comfortable and restful hospital stay possible, Nursing Staff on these units are hosting a supply drive to create and distribute "Rest Easy Kits" to provide to all hallway patients
Requested Items for Donations:
Please note that all times must be new/unused with original packaging
- Sleep Eye Masks
- Ear Plugs/Buds
- Noise-canceling Ear Buds
- Sleep sprays
- Night creams/moisturizer
Items can be delivered to Andrea Coyle, RN at EH601.
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Block out the New Year diet trends with a program, offered by the State Health Plan, backed by science, and taught by renowned experts. Unlike most weight loss programs, Wondr takes a personalized approach that fits any lifestyle, leading to lasting results— at no cost to you.
MUSC/State Health Plan members, including spouses and dependents ages 18 and older, are eligible to apply and participate at no cost. Medicare-primary members are also eligible to apply.
The next class begins February 7, 2022.
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MUSC's Purpose Challenge
“Boost Your Resilience & Connect to Your Purpose"
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MUSC Urban Farm
What's "Growing On" at the Urban Farm?
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MUSC Urban Farm Volunteer Opportunites
MUSC Urban Farm Volunteer Opportunites are all ages and open to the community. All sessions are safely socially distanced in 1 to 3 hour timeslots.
Urban Farm Hours
The MUSC Urban Farm is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset every day of the week.
Volunteers
Volunteers are considered: farm hands, apprentices, community member volunteers, MUSC student and staff volunteers, and volunteer groups (<10 people).
Volunteer Sessions
“Work and Learn” volunteer sessions are weekly volunteer opportunities for 1 to 3 hour slots, for all community members to participate in caring for the farm space and learning how to garden and eat for health. No prior experience is required.
Urban Farm COVID Protocol
The MUSC Urban Farm is committed to providing safe and interactive gardening experiences for people to learn how to eat for health. We strive to provide a free outdoor space to exercise, learn, and access healthy whole fruits and vegetables while maintaining the health and safety of our community. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established a new model for visitors, volunteers, and programming.
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MUSC Urban Farm Calendar Sale
In celebration of the MUSC Urban Farm's 10 year anniversary, the MUSC Urban Farm has created a twelve-month calendar with original artwork, recipes, and gardening tips & tricks!
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MUSC GoGreen
Sustainability at MUSC and Beyond
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MUSC GoGreen's Conversation Café Series
A monthly series on different sustainability-related topics. These sessions are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month from 1-2 pm at various locations across campus. Stay tuned for future session details!
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Mark your calendars for the monthly Conversation Cafe virtual coffee hour this Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 1-2 pm.
The session will highlight the One Region Roadmap, a project created under the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, along with other partners including the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance. Learn more beforehand about the project at www.oneregionstrategy.com.
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MUSC Eats
Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education at MUSC & Beyond
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Looking to Improve Your Nutritional Health & Wellbeing in 2022?
You can find support and guidance for your 2022 health-oriented journey in our Nutrition channel on Imagine U!
You’ll enjoy nutrition advice, helpful tips, recipes and much more led by a Registered Dietitian in a friendly, supportive environment. You can like, comment, or benefit anonymously from the comfort of your home or work office.
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Get expert answers to your biggest nutritional and dietary questions directly from MUSC Office of Health Promotion's Wellness Dietitian, Laura Nance, R.D. |
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Keep Moving. Stay Active. Breathe.
Physical Activity & Mental Well-Being Resources for MUSC Care Team Members & Their Families
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MUSC Wellness Center
Charleston's #1 Wellness Facility & Fitness Programs
The MUSC Wellness Center is offering a wide range of Group X fitness classes to Wellness Center members. Visit their website for the up-to-date schedule and health and safety requirements for all participants.
Current Wellness Center Updates:
Employee Membership
Employee Member: $76 monthly
Employee Spouse/Dependent (up to 26): $68 monthly
One-time Enrollment Fee: Employee Member: $85, Spouse/Dependents: $75 – Waived for September and October
Employee Xpress Membership – Extended Hours!
This membership is $50 monthly with limited hours (no spouse or dependents).
One-time Enrollment Fee: $35
Monday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Perks & Discounts for MUSC Employees |
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The MUSC Wellness Center has launched an exclusive print and digital magazine devoted to a wide variety of topics for readers including small group training, exercising together, and the importance of prioritizing health. |
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The MUSC Wellness Center is offering MUSC Employees $5 InBody Testing on January 27th from 11am – 2pm at the MUSC Wellness Center
This body composition test is a powerful tool to track your health and guide your training. Body composition is a method of breaking down the body into its core components: fat, protein, minerals, and body water. It describes your weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than traditional methods.
Please note that spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The MUSC Wellness Center has created weekly workouts for you designed by their expert trainers that can be done at home, on a lunch break in the office, etc. to stay active regardless of your schedule!
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Adventure Out Yoga Series
MUSC Care Team Members and community members alike are invited to attend an Adventure Out Yoga series class at the Hampton Park Gazebo for an outdoor all-levels yoga class led by master instructor, Gail Corevette.
This class will be the perfect way for your teams to de-stress and get active alongside colleagues, family members and friends in a safe and socially-distant way in one of Charleston's most beautiful parks!
This class is free, all-levels, and open to the community. Bring your own mat and enjoy the benefits of "green exercise!"
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Mental Well-Being Resources
Promote Resilience, Reduce Stress & Combat Anxiety
Using These Helpful Tools
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MUSC Resiliency Program Started to ease COVID Stress for Care Team Members
The Resiliency Program was created to help doctors, nurses and other employees cope with COVID stress. It’s proved so successful that it will continue after the pandemic, helping people with all kinds of stress.
Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Medical University of South Carolina, started the program in collaboration with several colleagues.
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Well-Being Resources for Care Team Members |
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MUSC Office of Health Promotion encourages all MUSC Health Care Team Members to take advantage of the wide variety of health, well-being, financial, and food support resources available to them throughout the COVID-19 pandemic response and beyond.
These resources are available to all Care Team Members and their families, including those who have been impacted by the temporary workforce adjustments as a result of the pandemic.
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MUSC MAIN CAMPUS RESOURCES
The Meditation Labyrinth
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Care Team Members are encouraged to utilize the public meditation labyrinth to relax, breath, and ground themselves throughout the COVID-19 response
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The MUSC Meditation Labyrinth is located on the corner of Bee and President Streets inside the wall
Spend Time in Nature
Visit the MUSC Urban Farm from sunrise to sunset. Located on MUSC’s main campus (29 Bee Street)
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Conduct a self-guided sensory tour through the Urban Farm to get in added steps and reduce stress through “green exercise”
Digitally Accessible Resources
Dr. Tese Stephens RN P.R.E.P Podcast:
Free Licensing of Headspace Meditation App for Healthcare Workers
Headspace is providing free Headspace subscriptions to US healthcare providers working in public health settings throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Headspace has curated specific guided meditations titled “Weathering the Storm” designed for the healthcare workforce currently facing immense pressure amid the COVID-19 outbreak
Additional free meditation digital apps:
Connect remotely with a Licensed Therapist :
Connect with a licensed therapist via text messages, audio messages, picture and video messages, and text-based chat room
Stress & Coping Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tools from the CDC
The CDC has provided extensive resources for healthcare workers and individuals to manage stress and anxiety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
The American Nurses Association: Workouts From Home Powered by Humana
The American Nurses Association has partnered with Humana to provide at-home workouts for healthcare workers for free throughout the month of May
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MUSC Employee Wellness
Office of Health Promotion
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