Wellness Mondays
AhealthyU is here to support you in creating an engaging, healthy and safe work environment, wherever you are. That's why we created Wellness Mondays – a weekly roundup of tools, tips and resources to help you maintain healthy habits. Stay tuned for an email every Monday!
Two Weeks Left! On-Campus Flu Shot Clinics
Walk-ins Welcome; Open to All Faculty and Staff
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Until October 14, seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines are available for faculty and staff at on-campus flu shot locations at no-cost. Regardless of your health insurance provider, you can choose the date and location that works best with your schedule.

  • Just added! Thursday, October 14 from 10:00am - 1:30pm in McCabe Hall Room 225

  • Walk-ins welcomed but advance registration is encouraged. Walk-in appointments are subject to availability. Must present your AU ID at your appointment.

  • CareFirst and Kaiser Permanente members, are encouraged to attend a date sponsored by your health insurance provider.


Flu shots clinics are contracted through CareFirst® and Kaiser Permanente®. Courtesy of AhealthyU, The Office of Human Resources, CareFirst, and Kaiser Permanente.
Can't make it to an on-campus clinic? Explore additional flu shot opportunities.

If you have health insurance*, you can also contact your provider directly to schedule a low or no-cost flu shot. Flu shots are also available at participating retail pharmacies, grocery stores, or clinics.

CareFirst Members: Visit the CareFirst shots and vaccines website for more information.

Kaiser Permanente Members: NEW! From October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022, receive a flu shot from multiple retail locations at no additional cost. To find a participating location near you, visit the Kaiser Permanente flu shot website or call their flu shot hotline at 1-800-482-4738.

*If you don't have health insurance and would like assistance with finding flu shot options, please email ahealthyu@american.edu.
Upcoming Wellness Events
Join an in-person or virtual activity this week!
Managing Tech Stress
October 5 at 11:00am
From phones to tablets, our personal devices are impacting aspects of our privacy, security, and health at a fast pace.

Join SLNT, creators of the Silent Pocket Faraday Sleeves, to learn more about ways to spend less time on our devices and more time in the present moment.
Stretch-it-Out Session
October 6 at 2:30pm
Session 3 of 8 in series

It's time to Stretch-it-Out! During a 15-minute stretch break designed by a personal trainer, learn dynamic movements and static stretches designed to do right at your work station.

Registration required. Hosted by AhealthyU and AU RecFit.
New! Join AhealthyU Lunchtime Walking Series
Wednesdays in October at 12:10pm | Starts October 6
Are you on campus Wednesdays? Step outside for some fresh air and to safely socialize during our 4-week walking series!

Every Wednesday in October at 12:10pm, join fellow colleagues from around campus to walk AU's Outdoor Trail, a scenic 1.25 mile loop around main campus.

Each session will be led by a different member of the AU community.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • All sessions start and end at the Labyrinth, located in front of Kay Spiritual Center. Sessions begin at 12:10pm, rain or shine.

  • Per the university's safety guidelines, participants will be asked to wear a mask if the group exceeds 25 people.



Share your walk on social media! Take a photo or video and use #AUoutdoortrail.
RSVP for this week's walking session!
LOCATION
Meet at Labyrinth (in front of Kay Spiritual Center)

DATE AND TIME
10/06/21 - 10/06/21

October 6 | Walk starts at 12:10pm
Session Leader: Emily LaRock from AU RecFit
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Starts this Week! Move More Challenge
Begins Thursday, October 7
Join American Heart Association's Move More Challenge!

Each active movement you do can count towards 150 minutes of physical activity each week within the Heart Walk app.

Take it to the next level! Join American University during the 2021 Heart Walk on November 6. To join the AU Faculty and Staff team, visit the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk website and select American University from the Group/Company section.

No cost to register and fundraising is optional.
Questions? Email ahealthyu@american.edu.
How to Improve Accessibility for Virtual Events
verywellmind.com
Whether users are logging in remotely for work or a social gathering, there are ways in which event organizers can think critically about how to improve accessibility. Especially given the reality of Zoom fatigue, it can be particularly beneficial to offer a variety of options to meet the needs of folx.
AhealthyU
Office of Human Resources
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