UMKC Classes

Bike Rides

• Spin! Neopolitan Pizza Community Bike Rides These rides are offered in Overland Park, Kansas and Lee's Summit. Click here for schedule.
• Kansas City biking information For trails, clubs and commuting information, as well as rides in the area, click here.

Breathing & Relaxation Sessions

• School of Dentistry
  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
  School of Dentistry, Room 364
  Dr. Amit Kumar leads the sessions and encourages participants to come as they are—no meditation experience is necessary. To hear about schedule changes or for more information, e-mail Laurie Goldstein, Healthy for Life's UMKC Program Manager.

Eat for Life

This is a 10-week non-dieting approach to creating a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body. There is a $60 registration fee, $20 reimbursement if you attend nine of the 10 classes.

• Sept. 15-Nov. 17
  Hospital Hill, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  Volker Campus, 1-2 p.m.
  Pre-registration is required. To sign-up, e-mail Laurie Goldstein and specify which location you want to join. She will provide the class and orientation location. The mandatory orientation will be held on Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. for the Hospital Hill class and 1 p.m. for the Volker Campus class. Class size is limited, so sign up now!

Million Step Pedometer Program

This is a non-stop program to address physical activity. Sign up any time and receive a pedometer and log book for $15.

Walk 1 million steps and receive your money back, certificate and T-shirt; prizes are being given out for each million up to 5 million. To enroll, e-mail Laurie Goldstein.

Newsletter

Healthy for Life publishes a monthly newsletter that features the latest wellness happenings on campus. Included are success stories from faculty and staff, healthy recipes, dietitian column and upcoming events. If you would like to receive this publication in your inbox, please e-mail Melissa Willett. If you would like to view past newsletters, navigate to the "Newsletter" link on this Web site.

Support Groups

• Alzheimer's Support Group
  Third Monday of month: 7-9 p.m.
  North Kansas City Hospital
  Support group for anyone dealing with someone who has Alzheimer's or Dimentia. Registration is not required. For more information, call (816) 691-1688.
• Bereavement Support Group
  Second Thursday of month: 10-11:30 a.m.
  St. Joseph Medical Center, Location: Health Sciences Library, Building D, SJMC campus
  Second Thursday of month: 6-7:30 p.m.
  St. Joseph Medical Center, Location: Abell-Lorenz Room, Building D, SJMC campus
  Support group for those dealing with grief. Registration is not required. For more information, call (816) 943-2782.
• Breast Cancer Support Group
  First Tuesday of month: 5-6:30 p.m.
  North Kansas City Hospital
  Support group for breast cancer survivors, newly diagnosed patients and family members. Registration is not required. For more information, call (816) 691-5197.
• Chron's or Colitis Support Group
  Fourth Tuesday of month: 7-8:30 p.m.
  North Kansas City Hospital
  Support group for those diagnosed with Chron's Disease or Colitis and their families. Registration is not required. For more information, call (816) 235-2031.
• Fibro & Friends Support Group
  First Tuesday of month: 5-6:30 p.m.
  North Kansas City Hospital
  Support group for those with Fibromyalgia. This group is open to all persons with auto-immune disorders, their friends and family. Registration IS required. For more information, call (816) 691-1688 or click here for registration page.
• Living with Diabetes Support Group
  First Thursday of even-numbered months: 5-6:30 p.m.
  North Kansas City Hospital
  Support group for patients and their families dealing with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Registration is not required. For more information, call (816) 691-1666.

Weight Watchers at Work

• Law School, Administrative Conference Room 1-201
  Thursdays, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
  This is a 17-week course to address nutrition, physical activity and peer support. The enrollment fee is $186 for 17 weeks, join mid-session for prorated fee. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes receive 25 percent reimbursement of enrollment fee ($46 value). To enroll, e-mail Laurie Goldstein.
• Hospital Hill
  Thursdays, 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. – currently recruiting!
  This is a 13-week course to address nutrition, physical activity and peer support. The enrollment fee is $156 for 13 weeks, join mid-session for prorated fee. All faculty and staff employees who attend 12 of the 13 classes receive 25 percent reimbursement of enrollment fee ($39 value). To enroll, e-mail Laurie Goldstein.
• Online Program
  www.weightwatchers.com, anytime
  Healthy for Life recognizes that many employees won't be able to join at At-Work meeting, so the wellness program is extending its 25 percent rebate to all faculty and staff who enroll in a three-month Weight Watchers Online course for $65. Experience peer support from the comfort of your home or office. Miss no more than one week logging your weight and qualify for the rebate. Turn in your completed log to Melissa Willett, 205 Heinkel Building, Columbia, MO, 65211.

Wellness Ambassadors

• This is an ongoing program that allows you to enroll anytime. Wellness Ambassadors are those people who are eager to help spread the wellness word to their colleagues, friends and family. They spend 5 minutes a week to forward an e-mail, mention an event or program during a staff meeting, encourage healthy behaviors, etc. Some Ambassadors spend more time promoting wellness by staffing a booth during a health fair, leading a class or coming up with great ideas for new programs. If this sounds like something you are interested in, please contact Laurie Goldstein.