Healthy IU programs are free for IU employees, their spouses on an IU-sponsored medical plan, IU retirees, and more. Learn more about eligibility. Select your campus to find more programs.
What's Happening: Summer 2023
University Wide
Start anytime from May 1 to July 1, 2023
Participate as an individual or create a team!
Incentive: Receive a Healthy IU fanny pack (while supplies last) after completing your challenge
(Incentive eligibility: Must be an IU employee or a spouse on an IU-sponsored medical plan. Must submit a challenge evaluation by July 28.)
This summer, you're in the driver's seat! Here's how to participate in Healthy IU’s Summer "Choose Your Challenge" program.
- Between May 1 and July 1, choose a Healthy IU wellness challenge that you’d like to participate in from this list of 12 templates. Topics range from physical activity to nutrition to financial wellness and more.
- Download the challenge tracker of your choice. Each tracker includes participation instructions.
- Participate and have fun! (Note: Mark your challenge end date on your calendar to complete the evaluation for your incentive as you will NOT receive reminders from Healthy IU.)
- Once you've completed your challenge, fill out the challenge evaluation to receive a Healthy IU fanny pack, while supplies last. (Note: Only IU employees and spouses on an IU-sponsored medical plan are eligible for the challenge incentive. Challenge evaluations must be completed by July 28.)
Thursday, May 25, 2023
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Online
This panel discussion will introduce and explore perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum depression. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of what these mental health conditions are, why they occur in some, and how to identify their common signs and symptoms. Participants will also learn how to have a conversation with their healthcare provider to get the treatment and support they need if they or a loved one is suffering from these conditions.
Presenters: Maryann Chimhanda, MD, MS, IUSM, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology; and Michelle L. Miller, PhD, MA, IUSM, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Online
Menopause marks the beginning of a new era in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle will cease, and fertility ends. Women experience many changes when going through this stage in life. Therefore, it is natural to have questions. This webinar will discuss signs and symptoms and dispel myths regarding menopause. Participants will learn the benefits of medications and hormone therapy as well as other strategies for managing menopause.
Presenter: Chemen Mzima Neal, MD, Associate Clinical Professor and Wellness Director, IUSM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
11:00 a.m.-Noon ET
Online
Supported by a specially-trained team of addiction professionals, Aware offers a best-in-class in-home addiction treatment program backed by both logic and data. Join us in this live panel discussion with Aware Recovery Care professionals who will share how their full continuum home-based care is a pioneer in the in-home mental health and substance use disorder treatment industry, representing true innovation. Participants will also learn about IU Benefits coverage for this program.
Presenters: Brian Holzer, MD, MBA; David Wright , MSW, LSW, BIP-F; Maks Danilin
To maintain privacy, workshop participants will have access to communicate with the panelist and host using the Zoom chat function; however, participants will not have access to view or communicate with other workshop participants.
2 OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
OR
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Online
This virtual training shares strategies and resources for building an emotionally safe workplace and a resilient team. Leaders will learn how to spot rising anxiety levels among their team members; ease the concerns of employees who are overwhelmed or worried about the future and engage in effective conversations about emotions in uncertain times. This training will also illustrate how team members at all levels can work together to build an environment that fosters camaraderie, productivity, and calm. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, "Anxiety in the Workplace," by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.
NOTE: To attend this 3-hour training, please select ONE scheduled date when registering.
Monday, July 17
11:00 - noon (ET) / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
Online
Today’s workforce is similar to a pot of stew - the blending of different food, seasonings, textures, flavors, and colors creates a wonderful outcome when combined. The workforce is made up of differences in various dimensions of diversity. The challenge is to understand and appreciate these differences. We must learn to work in harmony with people who may be different than us. Continuing with our Diversity in the Workplace series, participants will explore the general dynamics of diversity and inclusion with a specific focus on how to support LGBTQ+ individuals.
Presented by SupportLinc EAP
Care Talks, by Care.com, provide advice and guidance from expert speakers to help you better care for yourself and your family.
There are seven (7) Care Talks per month across seven themes:
- Confident Parenting
- Raising Children with Disabilities
- Caring for Aging Loved Ones
- Financial Wellness
- Your healthy Lifestyle
- Emotional Wellness
- Succeed at Work
IU Bloomington
6 Sessions Available!
Eskenazi Museum of Art, Art-making Studio, 2nd Floor
Click on session below to register. Register for as many sessions as you’d like:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Join the Eskenazi Museum of Art’s art therapist, Lauren Daugherty, for 90 minutes of art-making! An activity will be provided, but you are welcome to work on other projects if you desire. All art materials are provided. All skill levels and individuals welcome. No art experience necessary. This is a drop-in event. You will be required to register, but can come and go as you please. Please feel free to bring a lunch with you or purchase your lunch from the museum café.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Noon-2:00 p.m. ET
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, South Lobby
Join us as we honor and celebrate the cancer survivors in our community! Food concessions, sweet treats, and refreshments will be available, which includes a free meal for survivors! This family-friendly event will include kids activities, mini-reiki sessions, music, and cancer resource experts from the community.
2 OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00 a.m.-Noon ET
Online
Register now »
OR
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Online
Register now »
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
What will you learn?
- How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- The common causes of suicidal behavior
- The warning signs of suicide
- How to get help for someone in crisis
This training is for those who work with IU Bloomington campus. The following counties are also invited to attend: Allen, Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fayette, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Scott, Tippecanoe, and/or White County and interacts with adults in the general population.
Offered by IUB Prevention Insights
IU East
Monday, July 24, 2023
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (by appointment)
On campus: Main parking lot in front of Whitewater Hall (look for the big bus)
Healthy IU and IU Human Resources along with the Center of Health Promotion are excited to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide mobile 3-D mammograms on campus for IU-sponsored Anthem medical plan members.
Cost: FREE (100% covered by insurance as a preventive benefit)
Eligibility: IU employees and spouses enrolled in an IU-sponsored Anthem medical plan
Participants must also meet these guidelines:
- You are age 40 or older; OR
- You are age 31-39 with a family history of breast cancer and a referral from a physician;
- You have not had a mammogram yet in the 2023 calendar year (wait at least 6 months since your last screening);
- You are asymptomatic for breast diseases;
- It has been at least six (6) weeks since your last COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose.
Schedule your appointment: Call St. Vincent Breast Center at 317-338-9595. Have your insurance information ready and inform the operator that you are scheduling an appointment for the IUE mobile unit on July 24th.Space is limited, so be sure register soon if you are interested.
IUPUI
Sunday, June 4, 2023
1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Park Tudor School at 7200 N. College Ave, Indianapolis
Join us for the 2nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration - Gather, Celebrate, Remember.
Hosted by: IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and End Lung Cancer Now