Non-UR Employee Health Bites
October 8, 2024: Coping with Grief and Loss
Presented by Anna VanDien, LCSW, Manager of the Wilson Support Center & Hospice Bereavement Services
Grief is a universal experience we all come to understand in different ways. Join us in exploring how different kinds of loss can cause grief, and how best to cope, or help others cope, through the most difficult of times. Practical strategies and useful resources will be available. Join from a PC, Mac iPad, iPhone or Android device via Zoom.
November 12, 2024: Building a Strong Financial Future
Presented by Andrea Colline, Outreach Coordinator, CCCS of Rochester
This workshop helps listeners understand how they can ceate an outlook for their finances that will create motivation and discipline, develop specific, attainable financial goals that fit with their values, develop the necessary tools for maintaining a simple and effective spending plan, and create a plan for building a strong financial future,
December 10, 2024: It's Not "Just" Allergies
Presented by UR Medicine EAP, Well-U, and Dr. Theresa Bingemann
Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U and Dr. Theresa Bingemann for this discussion on the impact of allergies on your physical and mental health. Resources will also be provided to help you feel your best.
January 15, 2025: Situational Awareness
Presented by Lt. Thomas H. Andreano & Lt. Joshua McCartan, Department of Public Safety, University of Rochester
The situational awareness presentation provides introduction to theory and concepts associated with systematic observation and situational awareness. Individuals will learn how to systematically observe the environment around them and identify things that may not look right. With this awareness, individuals can make more informed decisions and take actions to help keep themselves safe.
February 11, 20254: Dietary Supplements Unmasked
Presented by Jill Chodak, Clinical Dietician, Well-U
What are they, why and when to use them, and what are the health benefits and risks? Join registered dietitian Jill Chodak from Well-U’s lifestyle management team for a complete reveal on powders, vitamins, minerals, and more.
March 11, 2025: What is Trending in Nutrition?
Presented by April Ho, Registered Dietician and Jennifer Lee, Lead Lifestyle Counselor
When it comes to nutrition, how do you know if what’s new will work for you? Join experts from the Center for Community Health and Prevention for a deep dive into trending diets. See how they stack up to recommendations and discover how and what you should be eating to prevent disease, increase energy, and improve overall health.
April 8, 2025: Perennial Gardening
Presented by Jurij Kishner, Master Gardner
This seminar covers the key considerations in planning and constructing a perennial garden. It also covers a brief historical perspective on perennial gardening. it focuses on what can be done with perennials to achieve a spectacular look.
May 13, 2025: Social Connection in Medicine
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Van Orden, Associate Professor
Social connections are essential for health. Connection Planning is a brief, evidence-informed strategy to reduce or prevent loneliness and isolation and increase connection and support. Dr. Van Orden (developer of the program) will describe rationale and procedures for Connection Planning and walk attendees through creating their own Connection Plan as a way to bolster their own health and well-being.
June 10, 2025: So this is Normal Too: Addressing Developmental Challenging Behavior
Presented by Chelsea Peckham, Infant-Toddler Specialist, IMH-E® Infant Family Associate
“Do you ever find yourself thinking; WTF- What's The Function? Challenging behaviors are frustrating to parents and caregivers. Using child development to guide our understanding of these behaviors is the first step to focusing on proactive solutions and positive guidance. This training focuses on three common behavior challenges and practicing our responses to them (power struggles, inappropriate language, and tattling).”