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
Food Allergy Talk
Thursday, May 16 in LSF 170A
11:00am
Food Allergy is a growing public health concern in the US especially for children. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender and is the most common cause of severe allergic reations treated in the emergenc rooms. At this workshop, we'll learn more about food allergy and how to manage them.
Seated Chair Massages
Thursday, June 13 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.
Produce of the Month - Brown Bag Lunch
Friday, May 17 in the Picnic Shelter
11:30am
Each month there will be 2 varieties of produce in season that will be our focus at this brown bag lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share that uses one of the highlighted produce. If you are planning on bringing a dish, you will need to email me the recipe that you'll be sharing with the group by Monday of that week. So for May I need to have your recipe by Monday, May 13.
Employee Wellness will be in charge of bringing the plates/cups/bowls/silverware for the group. During this time there will be a short talk about the health benefits of the produce and tips on how to make recipes healthier. Following the lunch, people will receive the complied recipes of that lunch.
May's Produce of the Month - Spinach & Strawberries
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
