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MUSC Moves! - April EventsNational Walking Day - April 4th Follow this route for a mile loop thru MUSC. Ashley Avenue, right on Calhoun, right on Courtney, Right on Bee and back to Ashley avenue.
Wellness Wednesday Booths – 11am - 1pm 4/11 TST will be administered by Employee Health in children's lobby 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Lunch & Learn Series – 12:15-12:45 Wednesday, April 11th - Exercise bands in 2W classroom Wednesday, April 18th - Yoga Space is limited, register at musc-empwell@musc.edu. April 25th is Fitness Day Join us outside for Zumba and much more. 11:00 am-1:00 pm MUSC Moves! Tip of the Day – fitness tips via broadcast messages to help keep us on track. Clear the Air“Pitch The Pack” Freedom from Smoking Class begins April 19th. This class will meet from 12:00pm-12:50pm weekly beginning Thursday, April 19th - May 31st. Our first class will be held in the Colbert Library room EL 102. After that we will be in EL 116. Freedom From Smoking is a program developed by the American Lung Association that provides a group setting for adults to work through the quitting process. There are eight group sessions led by trained facilitators and physicians who are also MUSC employees. This clinic is open to all MUSC employees, students and spouses. Visit http://mcintranet.musc.edu/health1st and click on “Smoking Cessation Enrollment Form” to register or email musc-empwell@musc.edu for more information Chair massages: Free massages are offered to employees midday Wednesdays. Look for broadcast messages for locations and times. MUSC Employee Fitness Series: Mobile Mammograms: Looking for a convenient way to have your mammogram? The Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Van will be conducting mammograms April 18th behind the Clyburn Research bldg. Please call 792-0878 to schedule an appointment. Worksite Screening:
Upcoming dates: Thurs. April 3 - (Colbert library rm. EL 102) This screening, valued at $350, is available to you or your spouse for only $15 if you have state health insurance coverage. Employees and spouses without this insurance can participate for $42. This screening includes: height, weight, blood pressure and a blood draw for blood chemistry profile, hemogram, and a blood lipid profile. To register, click on the worksite screening appointment tab on the left side of this page. Farmer’s Market: Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from local farmers from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in the Horseshoe and in the grassy area next to Ashley River Tower behind Charleston Memorial Hospital. Come sample the freshness of their products offered directly from the farmer Happy Hour Healthies: 10-wk lifestyle change program designed with convenience and effectiveness in mind. Weekly classes meet on Thursdays 5:30-6:30 with professionals from the MUSC Weight Management Center and $98 fee can be payroll deducted. Please email browjosh@musc.edu for program to register. Mobile Mammograms: The Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Van will be conducting mammograms again soon. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please call 792-0878 to schedule an appointment. Bone Mineral Density Screening: Offered FREE of charge to employees who are at risk for osteoporosis, including postmenopausal women not currently taking prescription medications for osteoporosis, who have not had a DXA screen in the last two years. Next screening: Please check back for future dates. E-mail musc-empwell@musc.edu to register. Ongoing Events Free Chair Massages: Farmers Market: Fresh fruits and vegetables are available from local farmers from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in the Horseshoe and in the grassy area next to Ashley River Tower behind Charleston Memorial Hospital. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Kitchen Table Cuisine (with Thornhill Farms) Currently operates as membership-based local foods supplier called Kitchen Table Cuisine. Members (one time fee of $15) order on Monday by 10 am and pick up their order anytime after noon on Friday at the Wellness Center. Supplies local fruits, vegetables, breads, yogurt, milk, cheeses, pastas, soups, etc. Our Local Foods is pleased to offer a members-only delivery service of locally sourced food items for healthy at-home meals to MUSC employees. Local farms, food purveyors, and producers provide a convenient way to enjoy fresh and healthy meals with the convenience of delivery to MUSC through the Kitchen Table Cuisine. The program offers vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grains, meats, pastas, cheeses, and even locally roasted coffee. Order from the convenience of your own home or office by Monday evening with their innovative online ordering system and pick up your order at MUSC's Wellness Center on Friday. Optional weekly menus and shopping lists based on their fresh, seasonal ingredients are available and help take the stress out of meal-planning. Take advantage of this offer to start bringing healthy foods from your local producers into your own home! Visit: http://www.ourlocalfoods.com/kitchentablecuisine/home.php for more information and to sign up for a membership. Gruber Family Farms For more information or to sign up, visit www.GruberCSAfarm.com Offers a Community Supported Agriculture share. Members pay up front for a 12-week share of local fruits and vegetables. Drop offs are Wednesday in Harborview Tower. Gruber Farm is located just south of St. George, SC, and has been growing healthy, natural produce continuously since 1948. With our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, now you can benefit directly from our farm's experience and dedication. Join our CSA program today,and start bringing home delicious, healthy, locally-grown produce for your family. Shares are limited so don't wait. Spring Season (late April to mid-July)
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