Wellness Programs

Eastern Michigan cares about your wellness and work-life balance.  Whether it is help to quit smoking, changing your eating habits or taking your physical fitness to the next level, we are glad to assist.  The Hartford, our employee assistance program, is available 24/7 to provide articles, information and counseling on topics like finances, health and personal issues.

As an employee, you can also take advantage of our discount membership program at our on-campus fitness center.

In addition, we have a state-of-the-art nutrition center where you can receive nutritional consultations, a DEXA body fat reading, or attend a free cooking class with a registered dietitian.

And, if you or a family member is trying to quit smoking, we have tobacco cessation resources available.

To register for any of our wellness events, visit our events registration page.

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    Whether you're feeling stressed about money, looking to improve your health or coping with personal issues, our employee assistance program is here for you whenever you need fast, expert advice and support. Ability Assist Counseling Service is a service provided by EMU offering free, confidential help with personal and work-related issues, 24/7. You can call toll-free to speak with a caring, professional Hartford consultant or visit their website to find the help and resources you need. Best of all, your whole family can use the service. Whether you have a simple question or a complex problem, Hartford’s Ability Assist Counseling Services can help you with almost any issue.

    Call anytime at 800.96-Helps (800.964.3577) or visit their website.

    • If it is your first time, Go to “Register”
    • Organization Web ID = HLF902
    • Company Name = ABILI
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    Eastern boasts a 188,000 square foot fitness complex called Olds/Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex. The building features fitness rooms with cardio machines and weights, an indoor track, several types of courts, two swimming pools, whirlpool and a sauna. A variety of fitness classes are also available.

    Employees can join the Rec/IM at discounted rates. Read more on the Rec/IM website.

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    Eastern's Eagle Nutrition Services (ENS) promotes healthy living through it's many programs available in Rackham Hall. Faculty and staff are welcome to call or stop by to learn more about individual nutrition counseling, nutrient analysis, body composition testing and more.

    The ENS is staffed by junior and senior dietetic students under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

    Find out more on the ENS website.

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    Interested in kicking the habit? Eastern has resources to help you on your journey. From counseling to coaching, to medicinal aids and personalized plans, there are several options available to you as an employee of EMU. Explore your choices on our Staying Healty site.   If you have BCBS or BCN insurance with EMU, contact BCBS for information about Tobacco Cessation.  The phone numbers are on your BCBS card or go here to their website.

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