Health and Wellness Programs
For more information, please visit the campus Wellness Committee's web site at: www.fandm.edu/wellness
On-campus Health and Wellness Programs
Fitness and Recreation Activities--The office of Athletics & Recreation coordinates various fitness classes, intramural sports programs for students, faculty, and professional staff, and other recreation activities on campus. Personal fitness trainers are also available (a fee is charged). For information, please call 717-358-4711 or visit www.GoDiplomats.com.
Fitness Facilities-- Franklin & Marshall employees, College retirees, and immediate family members may use College athletic facilities at no charge. Please see Athletic Facilities for details.
Campus Wellness Committee-- The College's Wellness Committee sponsors various health and wellness-related activities, including information sessions and a walking challenge. Visit the Wellness Committee's website for details.
Highmark Blue Shield Programs
Health and Wellness Resources-- The Highmark website - www.highmarkblueshield.com - includes links to nutrition, fitness, and other health-related articles and resources.
Health and Wellness Classes-- Highmark offers health plan participants access to online classes and publically-held classes. Visit www.highmarkblueshield.com for details.
Discounts-- Discounts are available to Highmark health plan participants for fitness center memberships and classes. See www.highmarkblueshield.com for information.
Health Screenings-- Those covered through the College's health plan receive coverage for health screening tests. See your Benefits Booklet, available in the Human Resources public folder in eDisk, for more information.
ConnectCare3
The College offers “ConnectCare3”, a voluntary and confidential patient health care advocate service. ConnectCare3 is available at no cost to Highmark health plan participants. ConnectCare3 employs registered nurses who are available to provide information, assistance, and support when a College health plan participant or his/her covered family member needs healthcare services. Highmark health plan participants may contact ConnectCare3, at (877) 223-2350, for more information.
Life Management Associates Programs
Life Management Associates, the administrator of the College's Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.), offers various wellness workshops and programs, such as meditation, work / life balance, self-empowerment, and relaxation workshops. Often, full-time faculty and professional staff may "trade" their E.A.P. sessions in order to attend wellness workshops free of charge. For more information, contact Life Management at (717) 394-6688 or visit www.lma-eap.com/.
Lancaster General Health Public Programs
Lancaster General Health offers many public workshops and educational sessions on topics such as first aid, smoking cessation, diabetes education, heart health, weight loss, prenatal care / preparing for a new baby, and stress reduction. Lancaster General also coordinates a number of support groups. For information, contact Lancaster General at (800) 341-2121 or www.LancasterGeneral.org/Wellness.
