Health and Wellness Programs

For more information, please visit the Wellness Committee's web site at: www.fandm.edu/wellness.xml.

On-campus 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 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 www.fandm.edu/wellness.xml for details.


HealthAmerica Programs

Health and Wellness Classes-- HealthAmerica High Deductible Health Plan, CCPPO, and 107 Plan participants may receive reimbursement for the cost of approved wellness and health education programs, such as:
  • weight loss
  • back care
  • stress management
  • diabetes management
  • nutrition
  • smoking cessation
  • cardiovascular health
  • prenatal care
To receive reimbursement for approved classes, choose a program from the approved list at www.healthamerica.cvty.com/. Participants must attend at least 80% of classes to receive reimbursement for the program fee. A Reimbursement Form must be completed and returned to HealthAmerica.

Please note: HealthAmerica will reimburse up to $150 per calendar year per participant for approved weight loss education programs.

Health Risk Assessment-- The HealthAmerica website includes a link to a Health Risk Assessment and online fitness and nutrition planning tools. To access these online tools and resources, visit www.coventryhealth.com/.

Health and Wellness Resources-- The HealthAmerica website - www.healthamerica.cvty.com/ - includes links to nutrition, fitness, and other health-related articles and resources.

Health Screenings-- HealthAmerica health plans provide coverage for certain health screenings and tests. HealthAmerica's guidelines for health screenings are available at www.healthamerica.cvty.com (click on the 'About Your Health' link).

 

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.LancasterGeneralHealth.org/.

 

 

 

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