Please join us for our
ANNUAL GC WELLNESS FESTIVAL!
Monday, April 15, 2013
10:00 am—4:30 pm
CUNY Grad Center, Concourse (C) Level
Events/services include:
acupuncture | nutrition & “eating on the go |
vision screenings | chiropractic care and ergonomic solutions |
rapid HIV testing | HPV/cervical cancer information |
massage therapy** | breast and testicular self-exam information |
free yoga classes* | blood pressure testing |
dental health | cholesterol and diabetes testing |
cancer prevention | mental health screenings and information |
hearing tests | smoking cessation information |
information on navigating health insurance (i.e. NYSHIP, Family/Child Health Plus) |
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… and more!!! |
Services are FREE** and open to all students, faculty, and staff!!
*Yoga/Meditation: Two free yoga classes and guided mediation generously provided by the Urban Yoga Foundation (www.urbanyogafoundation.org):
- yoga classes: 45 minutes each at 11am and 2pm
- guided meditation: 20 minute session at 12:15pm
(Limited number of yoga mats will be available, but if you can conveniently bring your own, please do.)
Pre-registration is required for these classes with attendance capped at 15 for yoga classes and 25 for meditation. Please email: healthed@gc.cuny.edu if you would like to register (indicating your name, email, which class, and if you are bringing a mat).
**Unlike last year, massage therapy (sponsored by DSC Health & Wellness) will have scheduled slots throughout the day, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—from 10am for the morning slots and from 1pm for the afternoon slots. The sign-up sheets (for specific times) will be available at the massage therapy station in Room C198. A valid GC ID is required. Appointments available for staff and faculty will be limited, and will cost $10. Student appointments are free. Many thanks to the DSC for providing funding to have this service available!!
Extra giveaways (provided by DSC Health & Wellness) will be available for the first 50 Graduate Center students!
Goodie bags with fruit, energy bars, tea and other giveaways
(provided by the DSC and Whole Foods-Union Square) will be available for all participants!
Sponsored by:
The Wellness Center and the Doctoral Students’ Council
For more information, contact the:
Wellness Center
Student Health Services
365 Fifth Ave, Room 6422
212-817-7028
healthed@gc.cuny.edu
http://cuny.is/wellnesscenter
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