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Rice Wellness Program Overview
Rice University and Methodist Wellness Services have partnered to offer Rice employees a path to better health in 2012! The wellness program is also sponsored by the university Benefits Committee, the Staff Advisory Committee and Human Resources.
The program is a multi-tiered program that offers Health Risk Assessments, Nutrition and Exercise Seminars, and Skin Cancer Screening Programs.
Although we want to encourage participation in the entire program, faculty and staff may choose to only participate in select activities. The goal is to help faculty and staff enjoy better health, increased energy levels and a renewed spirit.
If you have questions regarding any of the wellness programs listed below please contact Ria Banerji (x3538).
Healthy Lifestyle Screenings
The next screenings are scheduled for February 6th, 7th, and 8th from 7 am to 11 am in the Rice Student Center-Grand Hall.
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment please call Ria Banerji (x3538).
Wellness Coaching
If you want to make healthy lifestyle changes but are not sure where to begin, a personal Wellness Coach may be your answer. Wellness Coaching goes beyond general health tips, giving you a personalized plan and ongoing support to help you reach your goals.
If you are interested in the Rice Wellness Coaching program, please participate in the Healthy Lifestyle Screening program or contact Ria Banerji (x3538).
Click here for more information: Rice Healthy Lifestyle Coaching Program
Click here to be inspired: Wellness Coaching Star
Diabetes Management Program
"Well Managed" is for people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The program is designed to help you live successfully with diabetes. Managing diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with your "Well Managed" coach you will have a partner to help you understand your diagnosis and evaluate your treatment options.
Click here for more information: Rice Well Managed
Wellness Seminar Series
Each quarter we will focus on a specific wellness topic that is beneficial to you. We would love to hear what topics interest you.
Contact Ria Banerji (x3538) to provide input.
Skin Cancer Screenings
Rice offers FREE skin cancer screenings to benefits-eligible faculty & staff on several dates throughout the summer.
The appointments are with a dermatologist in the Rice Student Health & Wellness Center (located next to the Brown Master's House and Brown College).
NOTE: You will need to disrobe for the dermatologist to examine your skin. However, you will be in an exam room with complete privacy.
Tobacco Cessation
The quickest way to add 7 to 10 years to your life is to quit using tobacco. Easier
said than done! The average smoker tries to quit at least 7 times before
finally succeeding.
We know that nicotine is an addictive substance that affects the pleasure centers
in the user’s brain. Once addicted, it is extremely difficult to stop craving
nicotine.
We also know that there are more people alive today who have quit than who
currently smoke! This means that there are lots of successful quitters out
there. Quitting for good is an option! Lots of people have chosen this option.
You can too.
Rice Wellness is offering a free, comprehensive tobacco cessation program that includes
support and guidance in building a healthy lifestyle based on exercise, good
nutrition and effective stress management.
For more information about this program contact Ria Banerji 713-348-3538, welllnesscoordinator@rice.edu
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers is at Rice! Meetings are held on Mondays starting December 5, 2011 at 11:30 am (weigh-in starts at 11:15) in room 218 of the McNair Hall (Jones School). Meetings thereafter will be in room 217 of McNair Hall.
Rice will subsidize half of the cost of meetings for benefits-eligible faculty and staff for either the online Weight Watchers Program, or the meetings on campus (or elsewhere). The program is now on a month-to-month basis.
To enroll, visit https://wellness.weightwatchers.com and use the following employer ID and password under the "New Registration" box:
Once you log in, you will enter your information exactly as it is listed with Rice (specifically, your name, birth date and "Unique ID" which is your employee ID (for example, "E00001234").
For additional instructions on how to use the new Weight Watchers portal, click here. If you are still experiencing difficulties with the system, please call the Weight Watchers help desk at 1-866-204-2885.
The cost of the program is $39.95 per month (or $19.97 per month with the 50% subsidy).
You may enter the program at any time (at a prorated cost) -- simply go to the portal above or one of the scheduled meetings for more information.
Other Healthy Links
To keep abreast of wellness activities, please subscribe to the Rice Wellness listserv.
The goal for the Rice Wellness Program is a healthier, happier faculty and staff -- we hope you enjoy the program and look forward to a healthier 2012 and beyond!
For questions or comments about this program, please contact Ria Banerji (x3538) or Elaine Britt (x6074).