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Optimizing Wellness and Flourishing with Health
In recognition of Wellness Month, let's delve into what wellness truly embodies - beyond mere physical health, it is a comprehensive harmony between the body, mind, and spirit that nurtures life to its fullest potential. The World Health Organization defines health not just as the absence of disease or infirmity but as an optimal state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Wellness goes beyond striving for mere health; it's about thriving through dly healthy habits that impact physical and mental well-being. It's a journey towards reducing stress, fostering positive interactions with others, and achieving overall wellness in life.
Social Dimension: Cultivate connections by reaching out to fris or family members. Whether it’s a brief call or text during a walk, these moments are vital for emotional support.
Physical Dimension: m for 20-30 minutes of physical activity dly. Movement boosts orphins and energy levels, making you feel happier and more energized throughout the day.
Environmental Dimension: Be mindful of your impact on Earth's resources. Simple actions like decluttering, recycling, reusing items, conserving energy, or sping time outdoors can significantly contribute to wellness.
Mindfulness Dimension: Take a pause for self-reflection and observation. Focus on breathing exercises, appreciate your surroundings, listen to thoughts, and practice awareness for 5-10 minutes dly.
Embarking on this journey requires small yet impactful steps that can be integrated into everyday life:
Social Engagement: Connect with loved ones through casual conversations or shared activities.
Physical Activity: Incorporate movement naturally by using strs, parking further away, or taking a dly walk.
Environmental Consciousness: Practice sustnability habits like recycling and conserving resources to protect the environment.
Mindful Moments: Regularly practice mindfulness techniques for personal reflection.
The DOM Division of Medicine offers initiatives such as:
Wellbeing Council: An inclusive group from each division med at promoting faculty wellness through services, education, and research. Their goal is to improve the well-being of faculty and staff while addressing burnout.
Enrollment in Programs: Participation in various programs tlored for health care professionals within WashU includes wellness challenges, exercise classes, financial webinars, and Wellness Champion roles for departmental leadership.
To commemorate the Paris Olympics spirit, WashU invites community members to participate in the “Go Gold” summer challenge. This four-week program encourages embracing your inner Olympian and striving towards health improvement through activity logging from July 29th onwards for four weeks.
The Health Wellness Program, spearheaded by Carolina Salvador, MD Associate Professor in Oncology and Medical Director, offers a range of services to enhance faculty wellness:
Located in Suite 6602 at Wohl Hospital 4960 Children's Place, this facility is equipped to promote physical health with Pilates reformer s, a chr, mini bikes, weights, and stretchy bands for use during your visits.
Stay tuned for updates on local wellness events hosted in St. Louis that can further enrich your journey towards wellness.
This comprehensive approach not only fosters personal growth but also strengthens the community, contributing to a vibrant environment of health and wellbeing within the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine.
Office: 4960 Children's Place, Suite 6602
Mling Address: 660 S. Euclid Ave., MSC 8066-22-6602
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Office of Faculty Development
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Oliver Langenberg Physician-Scientist Trning Program
Volunteer for Health
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