Purdue University North Central (PNC) Wellness Department offers a variety of programs and services to assist employees with better total wellness. PNC faculty and staff of all ages and abilities gain awareness, knowledge, skills, and motivation
that promote a healthy lifestyle.
On this site you will find updated health news, past and present nutrition and fitness programs/classes, and information on area fitness parks/
trails.
Current & Upcoming Programs
Organic Foods
Thursday, June 20 in LSF 170A
1:30pm
Organic Foods...those words are everywhere nowadays, but what do they really mean. At this workshop, we go over what makes things organic, the difference between organic and conventionally grown, understanding food labels, and the benefits.
Herb Garden Delights
Friday, June 28 in LSF 170A
11:30am
PNC Employees: Join us for our first Herb Garden Delights of the summer! At this workshop, learn how to make some recipes using the herbs located in the PNC Community Herb Garden and sample them. At this workshop, the recipes are: Raspberry Mint Tea, a Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing, Cucumber Herb Dressing, and a Lemon, Thyme & Garlic Marinade. Plus, we'll have the fixings to make a salad to go along with the dressing.
Registration required and space is limited to 20.
Questions or to RSVP please contact Kendra Gardin, Wellness Coordinator at kgardin@pnc.edu or ext. 5519.
Freedom From Smoking - Tobacco Cessation Class
Tuesday, July 2 in SWRZ 60
10am
Class Details
Questions or to register for the class please contact Kendra Gardin, Wellness Coordinator at kgardin@pnc.edu or ext. 5519.
Seated Chair Massages
Thursday, July 11 in LSF 75 (Aerobics Room)
Appointment Times: 8:15 am, 8:35, 8:55, 9:15, 9:35, 9:55, and 10:15 am
Seated chair massages are offered on the second Thursday of each month. The cost is $15. To schedule an appointment please contact Kendra Gardin at kgardin@pnc.edu. Appointments times go quick.
Massage Therapist: Anthony (Sunnie) Zaremba, Certified Clinical Massage Therapist and Chinese Medicine & Sports (Tuina) Massage, from IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
Choose Well Live Well Program
Visit the Choose Well Live Well web site. At this site you can complete your Health Assessment.
CIGNA
Visit the Mycigna.com website. At this website you can:
- Take a health assessment
- Save on health & wellness products & services
- Check covered preventative and wellness services
Got an idea or have a need?
Workshop Requests
Not sure what screenings to get done for you age and gender?
Customized preventive screening
guidelines from the Mayo Clinic
Health Topics of the Month:
For more information, or if you have questions, please contact:
Kendra Gardin
(219) 785-5519
kgardin@pnc.edu
