Wellness Info
Wellness has been defined as the quality or state of being in good health; and the process of learning about and engaging in behaviors that are likely to result in optimal health. Please use this resource information as you plan your activities.
RIT Wellness Resources
- Age Appropriate Screenings
- Body Mass Index Calculator
- Employee Assistance Program (RIT) - Several options to help improve your life and obtain balance. In addition to personal counseling services resources on various life issues such as: Elder Care, Child Care, Smoking Cessation, Debt Counseling, Pet Information and much more are available. Create your own account as an employee of RIT.
- Employee Support - Resources to seek advice and support
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield - Information on preventive health screenings, comprehensive programs, special services, and health education programs.
- Faculty/Staff Blood Drives - Information about the donation of blood.
- Workplace Ergonomics Lab
Flu Prevention Resources
RIT will sponsor the annual seasonal flu shot clinic for RIT employees; there are three dates and each clinic is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To alleviate congestion and long lines, we are suggesting you attend a clinic nearest your work location. If you cannot attend on the designated date, feel free to attend on a different day.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21- Louise Slaughter (Building 78), Room 2230
- Tuesday, Nov. 3- Gordon Field House, Reception Room (upper level overlooking pool)
- Thursday, Nov. 19- Student Development Center (Building 55), Room 1310
Helpful Links
- Flu Clinic Locator
- RIT H1N1 (Swine) Flu Emergency Preparedness
- RIT H1N1 (Swine) Flu Status Updates
- H1N1Swine Flu Prevention Tips
- Difference Between Cold and Flu Symptoms
- Seasonal Flu Checklist
General Wellness Resources
- Fitness Partner Calculator
- SparkPeople.com is a free online diet and healthy living community with over 3 million members who provide support and motivation to each other.
- HealthiNation.com
HealthiNation is a leading, independent producer of health videos that help you take control of your health. The website offers a wide assortment of videos geared toward men’s health, women’s health, healthy eating, and much more.
Advanced Care Planning
Understand your choices, share your wishes and have meaningful conversations with your loved ones about the medical care you want if you are unable to speak for yourself. The information provided prepares you to complete advanced care planning, which includes your health care proxy and living will.
- Advanced Care Planning Booklet
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Health Care Proxy Form
- New York Living Will
Disease Control and Chronic Health Problems
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Institute for Preventive Medicine
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hypertension Network
- Mayo Clinic
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
Doctors and Medications
- Generic Drugs
- How to Talk to Your Doctor
- MedicineNet.com
- MedlinePlus.gov
- Quick Tips When Planning for Surgery
- Tips for Using Medicines Safely
- Top 20 Health Care Terms Defined
- WebMD
Health and Safety
- American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
- American Red Cross
- Hand Washing
- HealthAtoZ
- Healthy World Online
- Kids Health
- National Institute of Health
- National Safety Council
- Occupational Health & Safety Administration
- Quackwatch
- RealAge.com
- RevolutionHealth.com
- Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker
- NY State Smokers Quitline
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- World Health Organization
- Sun and Sunscreen
- Halloween Safety
Smoking Cessation
- American Cancer Society
- American Lung Association
- CDC Tobacco
- Excellus
- NLM Smoking Cessation
- NY State Smokers Quitline
- SmokeFree
- Tobacco Free U
- U of R Smoke Free Inside Out- Tips to Quitting
- Smoking and How to Quit
