Healthier Princeton

Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan |

McCosh Health Center, G20
Thursdays, October 29 to December 3, Noon–1 p.m.

You CAN quit smoking; many of your co-workers already have. Learn effective techniques in a supportive environment. Free nicotine replacement products are available to benefits-eligible participants. Call 258-5035 for more information.

McCosh Health Center, G07
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

There is much you can do to delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. The first step is knowing your blood glucose level. Get a blood test, meet with a clinician to discuss your results, and learn how to minimize your risk. Call Employee Health at UHS at 258-5035 for more information and an appointment.

Once a week in November.

Call Health Promotion and Wellness at UHS at 258-5137or email Kathy Wagner at akwagner@princeton.edu  to receive weekly emails with information and tips for prevention and management of diabetes.

Find out how to receive informational emails about diabetes, click here!

McCosh Health Center, G07
Wednesday, November 4, Noon to 3 p.m.

A physician from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton will be at McCosh Health Center for prostate cancer screenings. Call Health Promotion and Wellness Services at UHS at 258-5137 to schedule an appointment.

Prostate Screening for Faculty and Staff

Dillon Gym, Stephens Fitness Center
Monday, November 16–Friday, November 20, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Body composition is not the same as body weight. Too little or too much body fat can be harmful to your health regardless of your weight. Get this free screening to see where you stand and learn what you can do to maintain a healthy body composition. No appointment necessary.

Monday, November 16–Sunday, December 20

Earn 1,000 points during the five weeks of the challenge with one minute of physical activity equaling one point and you will be eligible for your choice of a small prize. You do not have to be a member of Dillon Gym nor does the activity have to be performed at Dillon Gym. Stop by the Stephens Fitness Center by Sunday November 15 to pick up a card to track your activity and return it at the end of the five weeks. Or, simply download the card at www.princeton.edu/campusrec/stephens-fitness-center/special-events/.

Frist Campus Center, Multipurpose Room C
Wednesday, November 11, 10–11 a.m., 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Learn how to assess your parents’ situation, techniques on how to talk to your parents and other family members about difficult topics, and strategies to foster independence and balance the relationship between elderly parent and adult child. Register at www.princeton.edu/training or contact Sheryl Farah at 258-9112. Walk-ins are welcome.

Are you thinking about living a healthier lifestyle? 

Looking for support over the holidays?

Take advantage of convenient weekly meetings on campus!

17-week session on Tuesdays at Noon Starts with a Free Informational Meeting Tuesday, November 17, Noon. Robertson 002. 

The cost for the full 17 weeks is $186 and includes free eTools.

Click here for more information.

Dillon Gym, Stephens Fitness Center.
Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Flexibility is important for injury prevention and for maintaining a full range of motion. No appointment necessary.

Start the new year by learning how to eat healthy, get fit, and maintain a healthy weight. Watch for more information.