HealthBeat: Occupational Health & Wellness News from MWorks & MFit

Upcoming Events

March 31st

Spring/Summer Exercise & Relaxation Class Registration Begins - Motivating classes taught by some of the area’s best instructors! Classes Run May 1 - August 13, 2008. Classes fill up fast so register early. Body Sculpting, Spinning, Step Aerobics, Yoga and much more. Visit www.med.umich.edu/mfit/employee/classes.htm for more information.

April 19, 2008

Almost 5K - Burn some calories and help support a great cause by participating in the Almost 5K Run/Walk, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The walk/run begins and ends at the Central Campus Rec. Building (CCRB) and all proceeds go to the Coaches' Cancer Fund (through the U-M Cancer Center). For more information or to register, go to www.recsports.umich.edu or call (734) 975-3056 or (734) 936-0602.

May 22, 2008

Strategies for Improving Employee Health & Productivity - With health care costs escalating, it pays to take a proactive approach to improving employee health and productivity. This briefing will look at three strategies that can be used alone or in combination to control health care costs, reduce lost work days, reduce work-related injuries, and improve productivity. The session will also offer a case study illustrating the success of a collaborative approach to improving employee health.