About Us
Mission
The mission of the University of Kentucky Health & Wellness Program is to improve the health of the University community through education, individual empowerment and intervention.
Eligibility
In general, only University of Kentucky employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are eligible to participate. Some programs have specific eligibility criteria. Please contact the Health & Wellness office at 257-9355 to verify your eligibility to participate in specific programs.
Cost
Because Health & Wellness programs are part of your employee benefits,
many are free, and the rest offered at a minimal charge. For example, membership in Body Shop Fitness costs only $20 per semester. And, through the Healthtrac Rewards Program, benefit-eligible employees who are enrolled in a University health plan can EARN up to $180 a year. Individual program fees vary and are subject to change. Please check the individual program WEb site for more information.
Programs
Health Awareness
Body Shop Fitness
Eating Well
BeH.I.P.
Healthtrac Rewards
Health Literacy Health Benefits 101
- Free Health Screenings - Mini health screenings are offered multiple times throughout the year. Your scheduled appointment will include a variety of health measurements and information. Choose from a menu of options that include measurements of cholesterol and other blood values, height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Stress Management - Stress is part of our lives and how we deal with it is an increasingly important part of our health care. Wellness offers you the benefits of therapeutic massage as one aspect of stress management. We also hold an annual Wellness Conference that focuses on health and relaxation. Other programming may be held throughout the year.
Join us at Body Shop Fitness! Let us help you unlock the secret to longevity and energy. Two well-equipped fitness centers and a variety of group exercise classes are taught by motivating staff to provide a total fitness experience, right here on campus. Our highly qualified staff will work with you to develop personalized exercise goals and strategies. Affordable, convenient and effective - check out the Body Shop.
For a complete schedule of classes and hours of operation, please call 257-9355 (WELL) or click here.
Eating Well
Our nutrition programs include: the expertise of registered dietitians who provide practical and up-to-date advice (individual counseling appointments are available at no charge); Weight Loss Matters, a program that involves meal plans and weekly meetings; cooking classes and special events such as free bus rides to Lexington's Farmers Market.
BeH.I.P.
BeH.I.P is a low-pressure approach to health improvement designed to help you adopt healthy behaviors. You receive personalized counseling over the phone from trained professionals, scheduled at a convenient time for you.
Current BeH.I.P. programs include:
- Weight Loss for Life
- Diabetes Prevention
- Start to Stop Smoking
- Exercise for Health
- Reduce the Pressure: A Blood Pressure Reduction Program
- Achieving Balance: A Stress Solution
- Banishing the Blues: A Depression Intervention
UK’s nationally recognized Healthtrac Rewards is an online tool that lets you track your healthy habits, set goals, and enjoy your successes. Not only is the program free, but anyone enrolled in a University health plan can earn up to $15/month for specified levels of participation.
Health Literacy 101
Health Literacy 101 contains tools and resources to help you become a more informed consumer of your health benefits. The tools are designed to help you find a health plan that best suits your needs.
- Health Benefits 101: An introductory program designed to help you understand the major differences between health plans offered at UK.
- Decision Support Tool: Designed to help you compare health plans by creating an estimate of your total yearly out-of-pocket expenses. Building a health plan estimate will help you make a more financially informed decision about your health plan.
