Health and Wellness

What is Health & Wellness Education?                                                         top

Health & Wellness Education provides health education resources, services and programs to students, their spouses, dependents (12 and over), and to Indiana University employees. Services are offered at the Indiana University Health Center and to students in residence halls, Greek houses, clubs, organizations, and academic classes. Click here to request a program. Many Health & Wellness services are available free to students who have paid the Health Center fee. The following information will increase your awareness of Health & Wellness services.

Where is Health & Wellness Education located?                                       top

Health & Wellness Education is located on the Third Floor of the IU Health Center, 600 North Jordan (corner of 10th and Jordan Avenue). The hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (812) 855-7688 or go online at myHEALTH.

Where can I find answers to my health care questions?                         top

Click any of the links on the right hand menu. Most of our services and information is contained there for your convenience.

Ask a Professional Health Educator:

Call (812) 855-7338 if you would like a confidential consultation with a health educator about a question, concern or referral. You can also interview a Health Educator for a class paper or project. Educators will assist you by phone or in person. Call for an appointment.

What individualized health services and classes are available through Health & Wellness Education?                                                                         top

Dietitian.  Confidential, individual appointments with a registered dietitian can help students with a variety of nutrition and dieting concerns including: special needs diets, weight gain, loss or maintenance, vegetarian diets, eating disorders. For Health Fee students: 1st appointment each semester is free, every following appointment is $20. For non-Health fee students/staff: $40 for each appointment. Appointment needed, (812) 855-7338.

Weight Control Classes. Several weight control classes are offered Fall and Spring semester. Each class is led by a registered dietitian and consists of multiple sessions. The food exchange program, food diaries, and information on nutrition, exercise and behavior modification is included. Students can pick the weight control class that fits their needs and schedule. Call for class schedule and cost (812) 855-7338.

Cholesterol Testing. This laboratory test reports levels of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. A registered dietitian explains the results and gives instructions on how to lower dietary cholesterol and fats. Call (812)855-7338 for cost and scheduling.

Smoking Cessation. Individual consultations are available to assist students in stopping smoking and remaining a non-smoker. FREE! Call for an appointment - (812) 855-7338.

Birth Control & GYN Information. All birth control methods are reviewed with a health educator. The female gynecological exam is also reviewed. This information is provided to persons wanting to begin a birth control method, to change methods or to persons who want to become informed about the available methods. FREE! Call for an individual appointment. (812) 855-7338.

Massage Therapy. Schedule a 45 minute massage with a certified massage therapist. The massage therapist employs a variety of techniques to decrease muscle tension and increase flexibility, resulting in a feeling of well-being. Call (812) 855-7338 for price information and an appointment.

Sexual Issues, Safer Sex, Birth Control & GYN Exam Information. Questions about sex, birth control, STI's and more. All information is provided by certified sexuality educators. Individual, confidential and up to date information. Call for an appointment, (812) 855-7338.

Selected Health & Wellness Education Group Program Topics             top

The following health education programs can be provided to your Indiana University group, organization or class. The programs are FREE and can be scheduled at a convenient time and place for your group. Call (812) 855-7338 to request a program topic or to obtain more information about Health and Wellness Education outreach programming.

Nutrition
  -  Body Image Issues for Women
  -  Eating Disorders
  -  Vegetarian and Vegan Eating
  -  Weight Control

Sexuality
  -  Birth Control Bingo : What's New in Contraception
- Sexuality Bingo : Safer

      Sex, Birth Control, Sexual Orientation and more.
   -  STI Bingo : STIs, HIV, and Safer Sex
  -  Sexuality: Styles and Stories - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Heterosexual

     panel discussion
  -  What's My Orientation? : guessing game and panel discussion of sexual  

     orientation and stereotyping.

Stress Management
  -  Massage for Stress Management
  -  Relaxation Techniques
  -  Time Management

Tobacco Cessation
  -  Thinking about Quitting : A Smoking Cessation Program

Wellness

 -  Rolling for Wellness : Covers a number of wellness topics - safer sex,

    alcohol, smoking, cancer preventions, nutrition and more in a game

    format.

Staff of Health & Wellness Education, IU Health Center                           top

Cathlene Hardy Hansen, MPA, Director
Kathryn Brown, M.S., Health Educator, Certified Sex Educator
Trudy Brown, CMMT, Massage Therapist
Lynda Curson, BGS, Office & Outreach Coordinator
Jan Hayes, CMT, Massage Therapist
Dian Krumlauf, Massage Therapist
Elin Grimes, M.S., R.D., Registered Dietitian
Bobbie Saccone, R.D., Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Counselor
Kay Thorbecke, CMT, Massage Therapist
Steve Gamblin, CMT, Massage Therapist
Cynthia Bretheim, CMT, Massage Therapist
Neva Cottam, MPH, Tobacco Cessation