Healthier Princeton

For further health and wellness information as well as confidential online screenings for heart disease, food intake, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among other topics, visit the Healthier Princeton website at www.princeton.edu/healthier/healthy-body/online.

Princeton’s Outdoor Action Program provides American Heart Association (AHA) CPR classes that teach lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults and children over age one. Participants also learn to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. People successfully completing the course will receive AHA certification good for two years. Additional classes include Wilderness First Aid and Epinephrine training. Fees apply. Groups/departments can arrange a private CPR classes by emailing oa@Princeton.edu. We will also be conducting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course over intersession, 1/23/10 - 1/31/10. For course details and registration, please visit the OA TripStore at https://oa2.princeton.edu/tripstore/.  

The fitness appraisal has seven elements: blood pressure, resting heart rate, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and a risk factor questionnaire. Appointments are necessary. Plan for 30 minutes. The fee is $10.00. For more information, contact Matt Brzycki at 258-3520 or brzycki@princeton.edu.

Includes farm fresh produce, naturally raised meats, live music, and nutrition and sustainability information. Details are available at www.princeton.edu/greening/market/.

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services (HPTS) is a well-established provider of physical rehabilitation services in Mercer County since 1978. HPTS has offices in Hamilton, Ewing and Robbinsville, and an office in Sewell, Gloucester County, N.J. With a variety of specialty programs and hours of availability, HPTS takes pride in the level of personal care that patients receive. HPTS’ mission is to provide superior physical therapy and excellent customer service in a positive, compassionate environment to achieve maximum rehabilitation potential for each patient.

In August 2008, HPTS opened an office at University Health Services to address Princeton University employees’ and students’ physical therapy needs. HPTS is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 258-4450.

Faculty and staff may schedule a travel planning appointment for immunizations by calling Employee Health at 258-5035. Please schedule a visit for four to six weeks before the date of travel.

Regular participation in mind/body activities may prevent negative effects of stress. The following groups meet weekly according to the undergraduate calendar:

• Stress Management: Meditation Over Lunch, Murray-Dodge Hall, Thursdays, Noon. Healthy food provided. Open to all. No pre-registration necessary. Free.
• For Staff and Faculty, Counseling and Psychological Services, McCosh Health Center, 3rd Floor, Wednesdays 12:30 - 1 p.m. Call 258-6660.
• Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Campus Recreation, Dillon Gym. Call 258-3533 or visit www.princeton.edy/campusrec/.

For stress reduction audio downloads, see www.princeton.edu/uhs/healthy-living/download-menu. For more information on mind/body health services, call UHS at 258-3285 or email uhs@princeton.edu.

The Outdoor Action Program offers trips and skills training in hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, outdoor leadership, wilderness first aid and CPR. For information on upcoming trips and programs or to register, visit www.princeton.edu/~oa. 

Outdoor Action's state-of-the art climbing wall is located inside the southeast column on the second level of the football stadium. Climbers of all abilities are welcome. Experienced instructors are on hand to teach skills and OA teaches various rock climbing classes and clinics. OA provides harness and climbing shoes. The Climbing Wall is open to students, faculty, and staff of Princeton University. PUID required. Children of members of the University community may climb with a parent present. Groups can arrange a private climbing activity by emailing oa@Princeton.edu.

The Climbing Wall is open throughout the academic year except during breaks and final exams. Sign up at the OA TripStore.

Learn the necessary skills to observe others, identify potential symptoms of depression, and engage in conversation to encourage them to seek professional support. The training can be tailored depending upon the particular group’s needs and interest. To schedule a PDAP training for your upcoming staff, faculty, or student group meeting, call Health Promotion and Wellness Services at UHS at 258-7427.

Achievie a healthy weight in a supportive atmosphere Tuesdays at noon in Robertson Hall. For more information, or if you wish to join but cannot attend either of the current group meetings, please contact Kathy Wagner at 258-5137 or akwagner@princeton.edu.

Stephens Fitness Center staff are available to come to your location on campus to provide wellness screenings for your group. Choose from any of the following: blood pressure, body composition, flexibility and muscular strength. For more information, contact Matt Brzycki at 258-3520 or brzycki@princeton.edu.