Health & Wellness at Chemeketa

Chemeketa's Wellness Committee supports all college employees in their personal health, productivity and work-life balance.

Upcoming Wellness Events

The best source for current and upcoming events is our Facebook page.

Lifetime Wellness Program

This fun and healthy program includes a personal and confidential assessment and assistance setting personal goals for –

Exercise
Nutrition
Managing a chronic health issue
Stress reduction
Life balance

Benefits of Joining

Keep accountable by checking in with staff about progress and setbacks
Enjoy access to tools and incentives to help you succeed
Earn a "well day" off
Celebrate your effort at the year-end wellness luncheon

HEALTH TIPS
- Wear a pedometer at work
  Since every step counts, wearing a pedometer is wonderful motivator to move more during your workday.
- Walk around the office
  There’s no need to sit still while you talk on the phone or think. Pacing and fidgeting are physical activity.
- Walk around the building
  Sometimes a face-to-face talk is the best way to communicate (and it gets you up and moving around).
- Use the stairs
  If you have a choice, always take the stairs. If you have stairs, take as many trips up and down as possible.
- Walk around the block
  Got a coffee break? Got a few free minutes? Take a walk outside and get some fresh air (and extra steps).
- Walk and talk
  Need to discuss something with a co-worker? A walking meeting can be more productive and healthier too!
- Check your pedometer
  How many steps do you take during a typical workday? Any ideas for adding a few more steps here or there?
- Lift weights while you talk
  Keep a weight near the telephone; pick it up when you get a call and pump your arms while you talk.
- Take a weight break
  Feeling tired and bogged down? Take five minutes to lift your hand weights and get your blood flowing.
- Work your abs
  You can strengthen tummy muscles while sitting in a chair. Sit straight, tighten muscles and release. Repeat.
- Stretch your arms and legs
  Stuck at your desk? Use a resistance band for a five minute stretch. Your mind and body will be more flexible.
- Stretch your stress away
  Tension in your shoulders, neck and back is easy to release with standing stretches and a resistance band.