Healthy for Life, the T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, has the long-term goal of developing a world-class wellness program for the university. A steering committee and a work group were appointed in June of 2004, and the UM Board of Curators voted in December 2006 to extend the program from its pilot phase to UMH and the four campuses.

Mission Statement
To support the university's teaching, research, service and economic development missions by aligning university health care resources to foster a vibrant, healthy climate in which university faculty, staff, retirees and students thrive and flourish.

Save the Dates: Wellness Fairs

Healthy for Life will be holding its annual wellness fairs in October and November for faculty, staff and retirees. If you have ideas or would like to volunteer, let us know! This year's theme will be Metabolic Syndrome, a condition that can increase the risk of heart disease and Type II diabetes. There will be free screenings: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, height, and weight. There will also be exhibitors providing interactive tables. See below for dates on your campus:

• Oct. 22: University of Missouri Healthcare System at University Hospital from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Oct. 29: University of Missouri-Columbia at Reynolds Alumni Center from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Nov. 4: University of Missouri-Kansas City at Pierson Auditorium on Volker Campus from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Nov. 5: University of Missouri-Kansas City at the new Health Sciences Building on Hospital Hill from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Nov. 10: University of Missouri-St. Louis at Millennium Student Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Nov. 19: Missouri University of Science and Technology at Havener Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

To volunteer, e-mail the program manager on your campus:
MU: Jenny Workman
MUHS: Armine Alioto
UMKC: Laurie Goldstein
UMSL: Jaime Capizzi
Missouri S&T: Jerry Parmeley