Join the Walk on Wednesday event today. Anyone interested can meet in the Lincoln Commons at 12:30 to participate. Feel free to sign up for the walk here.

A reminder that Dr. Nicole Florence will be presenting her sleep hygiene session this Thursday in the Robert H. Stephens Room from noon until 1 p.m. All employees are welcome to attend. Please sign up online.

Don’t miss the repeat session of Sleep Hygiene presented by Dr. Nicole Florence.

This one-hour session will explore the significant impact of sleep on our physical and mental health. We’ll discuss strategies for creating a conducive sleep environment, setting a consistent sleep schedule and managing stress, which can disrupt our sleep.  This session will equip staff with valuable insights to help them prioritize sleep and improve their overall performance and well-being.

Dr. Florence currently works as a bariatrician with Memorial Health and has been an active participant in community health.

• Date: Feb. 29, 2024
• Time: noon-1  p.m.
• Location: Robert H. Stephens Room

Registration is not required however strongly encouraged. Add the event to your calendar in Sharepoint.

The Journaling and Mindfulness session for noon today has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information on future sessions.

Head over to the Trutter Center between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today to visit the Heart Safety Expo. Learn about AEDs on campus, visit with LLCC Police, get a blood pressure check from LLCC Health Professions students, grab a smoothie from the Shake This/Eat That smoothie truck, get a massage (appointment required), win prizes and more!

As a reminder, in conjunction with Heart Safety Expo happening on Wednesday, complimentary 10-minute chair massages will be offered from noon until 3 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by clicking the link below. Please show your appreciation to these talented massage therapists by leaving a tip!

Massage Therapy Schedule – 2024 Heart Safety Expo.xlsx

A special thank you to Shay and Arynn of Inner Health Spa for their dedicated time and expertise to enhancing our wellbeing.

The Heart Safety Expo will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Trutter Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and all employees are welcome to attend. Attendees can expect to:

• Learn about AEDs, and see a demonstration. Maps will be displayed to help you find the AED in your building.
• Visit with LLCC PD and Pawfficer Ember about emergencies on campus.
• Get information on health and wellness opportunities from LLCC’s Community Education group.
• Discover stress reduction information and techniques provided by Deer Oaks EAP services and HSHS Mind Body Medicine.
• Learn about resources available from Supplement Superstores and the In Body Machine.
• Get a blood pressure check from LLCC health care students.
• Schedule a 10-minute chair massage with staff from Inner Health Spa (Schedules will open on Monday, February 19th).
• Plus, enter drawings to win a neck massager, pedal exerciser, gift cards to Inner Health Spa, and first aid kits.

We hope to see everyone there!

Please feel free to contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu with any questions.

Lace up your sneakers and join in the Walk on Wednesday today to stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air and add movement into your day.

• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Cass Gym

Sign up is not required however feel free to sign up for today’s event as well as future events. We hope to see you there!

In partnership with Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program, information will be shared about services available through the EAP program on a quarterly basis. This quarter’s topic is focused on family. Did you know that Deer Oaks offers support during a variety of family and marital challenges? Visit the Health and Wellness Page to view the flier and the learn how Deer Oaks EAP can help support your family.

Plus, check out the resources regarding heart health for February’s Heart Health Month.

All employees are welcome to participate in the self-defense course being held today from noon to 1 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Participants will learn three personal safety tips and three simple, easy to learn and recall, self-defense techniques to counter the most common real-life threats. All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win two free weeks of Krav Maga (self-defense lessons) from Amy Giles at Progressive Kenpo Karate.

Friday is National Wear Red Day in honor of Heart Health Month.

And congratulations to Julie Eason who was the winner of the Deer Oaks EAP Scavenger Hunt and the $50 gift card.