Nourish Wellness
New program alert! Nourish Wellness is a pilot project coordinated by Nourish Knoxville and funded by the Tennessee Department of Health. UTK employees interested in participating will receive a punch card that can be used at the Wednesday Market Square Farmers’ Market and the Thursday New Harvest Farmers’ Market to receive $5 in vouchers to spend on fresh, local produce. In addition, employees will receive local food guides, recipes highlighting local produce, and the opportunity to do a group tour of a Nourish Knoxville farmers’ market (depending on COVID safety guidelines).
The program will begin in May 2021 and has been capped at 50 UTK employees. Punch cards and vouchers are not eligible at the Saturday Farmers’ Market, so please only register if you are able to routinely attend the Wednesday Market Square Farmers' Market or Thursday New Harvest Farmers' Market.
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Off-Campus VaccinationsA variety of distributors, including hospitals, pharmacies, and retail stores, are providing vaccinations. The state has a vaccine locator tool where you can search your ZIP code to find vaccination appointments near you. Check the vaccine locator tool.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
Committed Every DayUT is dedicated to fostering a campus community that embodies the "VOLS HELP VOLS" commitment. We are all Volunteers; we all look out for each other.
This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are asking all Volunteers to speak up and take action to raise awareness about this important issue. The Center for Health Education & Wellness is hosting a series of in-person and virtual events dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault on our campus. UT is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment free from Sexual Harassment (including Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking), Sexual Exploitation, and Retaliation.
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Move MoreTo track your heart rate or not? Your heart rate can say a lot about you and your health, but what is the value of tracking it during physical activity?
Let's start by discussing resting heart rate (RHR). RHR is the number of times your heart beats per minute while at rest. Generally, 60-100 beats per minute is a normal range for adults (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Individuals who have a lower RHR tend to have better heart functioning and increased cardiovascular fitness. Athletes or active individuals may have a resting heart rate as low as 40 beats per minute (AHA, 2021). You can measure your RHR by taking the pulse on the inside of your wrist, on the thumb side, and counting your pulse for 30 seconds. Once you have that number, multiply it by 2 to find your beats per minute. It is imporant to measure this when your body has been at rest for quite sometime (i.e right when you wake up in the morning before getting out of bed). When it comes to physical activity, your heart rate can help determine whether you are doing too much or not enough. Two other important heart rate markers are maximum heart rate and target heart rate.
- Maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age.
- Target heart rate for moderate intensity activities is about 50-70% of maximum heart rate and vigorous physical activity is about 70-85% of maximum (AHA, 2021).
Check out this general guide published by the American Heart Association to help identify your range.
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Adult Learn-to-Row ClassHave you always wanted to give rowing a try? Now is your change to participate in an adult class for beginners! Interested individuals can sign up to participate on Saturday, April 17th from 9am-noon or Sunday, April 18th from 2pm-5pm. The cost of the class is $50 and you can sign-up here.
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Eat Well
VOL Supported Ag Shares are back for the 2021 growing season! Each share consists of a 1/2 bushel of organic produce that is distributed weekly for 22 weeks.
Members can expect a wide variety of seasonal produce that includes kale, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, radishes, broccoli, turnips, summer squash, zucchini, melons, tomatoes, peppers, egplants, herbs, beans, garlic, onions, and more!
The 22-week season beings in May 2021 and ends in October 2021. The cost is $650 at sign-up or four installments of $170 each. There are 75 shares available on a first come first serve basis. Fees go directly back into the VSA progarm and are used to purchase seeds, supplies, and provide stipends for student interns.
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Grow With Be Well Employee GardeningThe Grow with Be Well Employee Gardening program is back for 2021! In partnership with the Grow Lab Campus Garden, UT employees now have space on campus to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Whether you lack the adequate space at home or just need some help getting started, Be Well garden plots are for you! Space, seeds, tools, and assistance from the Grow Lab will be provided to participating employees. All that is required is a little bit of time to manage the garden throughout the season. Departments have the opportunity to reserve an entire plot or interested individuals can participate and share a plot with others.
The 2021 program will kick off with a virtual interest meeting on Thursday, April 8th from 12pm-1pm. This meeting will be an opportunity for employees to learn the ins and outs of the program and provide a space to ask questions before committing to the program.
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Be MindfulThe Work-Life Sounding Board, facilitated by Thomas Cruise (Veterans Success Center) and Lori Smith (Student Disability Services), aims to connect, engage, and support staff in discussions about issues affecting work and life. They have created a podcast to highlight different aspects of work-life balance. The special guest for the inaugural podcast is Danielle Bohn, Be Well Employee Wellness Coordinator with the UT Center for Health Education and Wellness!
For more information about the Work-Life sounding board, please email Lori (lorismith@utk.edu) or Thomas (tcruise@utk.edu).
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Wellness WarriorThe Wellness Warrior Award is given to individuals across campus who are nominated by their peers for leading by example and inspiring through action as they work to create a healthier lifestyle
The Wellness Warrior award for the month of April is awarded to Lindsey Reinstrom. Lindsey works for UT Foundation, Advancement Services and has been a part of the UT family for 8 months. Some of her favorite hobbies include running and teaching Les Mills' BodyCombat.
We asked Lindsey what inspires her to make healthy choices and live a healthy lifestyle and she shared that she feels much better mentally and physically when she eats healthy and works out regularly. Lindsey recently ran the Asheville Half Marathon and set a new PR. She will also be running her first full marathon at the end of April!
Congratulations Lindsey, and thank you for being a model of health and wellness on UT's Campus
Do you know someone who you feel is deserving of the Wellness Warrior award? Please fill out a nomination form to have their story told.
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