EKU Employee Wellness Program

EKU Employee Wellness Program The Employee Wellness Program is designed to empower employees to pursue optimal health & well-being! The employee wellness program for EKU employees.

08/14/2026

Madison County friends, we need your help.

Several local farmers are still dealing with the aftermath of the flooding in June. Many lost their crops and products. We are holding a fundraiser to help this Saturday August 15th.
Any help is is greatly appreciated.

Come on out and see us!
North 1st Street in Downtown Richmond - behind the courthouse
9am-1pm

While you are here, stay for a while and listen to some great live music featuring 3 Men & A Banjo

As always, we appreciate your support of our market!

Sincerely,
The Madison County Farmer's Market Board of Directors

Congrats to our TOP steppers for July! You'd think the heat would slow folks down but EKU Employees are taking the STEPS...
08/12/2026

Congrats to our TOP steppers for July! You'd think the heat would slow folks down but EKU Employees are taking the STEPS necessary to keep going strong! 💪🏾

August is National Wellness Month! Wellness isn't another item on your to-do-list. It's the foundation that supports everything else. When we feel better, we think more clearly, lead more effectively, and have more energy for the work and people that matter most.

Let's keep going strong EKU! By taking care of ourselves, we are taking care of the community we are here to serve. 👟👟

07/23/2026

Madison County Farmers have set up at the Carter Building Parking Lot on EKU’s campus! We are here from 9am-1pm. Pop by and get some goods and support local farmers! 🥕

The month of June proved to be our best month yet, for our monthly step challenge. With beautiful weather, more daylight...
07/21/2026

The month of June proved to be our best month yet, for our monthly step challenge. With beautiful weather, more daylight, vacations, etc., I'm sure many are finding it easier to get their steps in. We averaged over 7000 steps per employee for June, which was our highest average, yet!

Congrats to our top steppers!!! 🏆

Our current month has had some hot and humid days. Here are some tips to protect yourself from the sun and heat:

👒: Wear a wide brimmed hat to shield your face, ears, and neck.

😎: Use high-quality UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

🧴: Apply sunscreen to cover all exposed areas of skin, and reapply every couple hours or immediately after heavy sweating.

💧: Drink water before you start walking! If your walk is as long as an hour, include electrolyte replacement drinks to avoid muscle cramps and dehydration.

🚶🏻‍♀️: Pick a shaded route. Choose shaded parks or neighborhood with shaded trees and canopies.

🤩: Use cooling accessories such as a specialized cooling towel to drape around your neck.

Keep up the GREAT work and let's keep stepping! 👟

Madison County Farmers Market on EKU Campus is up and running! Pop by until 1pm for some home grown goods. 🍅🌽🍯 EKU Emplo...
07/16/2026

Madison County Farmers Market on EKU Campus is up and running! Pop by until 1pm for some home grown goods. 🍅🌽🍯

EKU Employee Wellness is here to keep you refreshed on a steamy day. If you’re an employee, be sure to log your visit for wellness points.

See you soon!

Location is at the Carter building parking lot.

Our May step challenge proved, once again, that the sky is the limit for EKU Employees. Although it was a small increase...
06/16/2026

Our May step challenge proved, once again, that the sky is the limit for EKU Employees. Although it was a small increase, we hit an average of 6759 per day as a group. We have continued to climb with each month that goes by. Current reports show that we are already ahead of the game for June...just have to keep it up! 🚶🏽🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏻

With June being Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month, let's take a look at how walking is good for brain health:💡

-Slows Protein Buildup: Regular walking is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline because it physically helps slow the buildup of tau proteins in the brain.

- Boosts "Brain Fertilizer": Being physically active prompts the brain to produce BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). This substance promotes the growth and survival of brain cells, particularly in the hippocampus, which is the brain's memory center.

- Strengthens Neural Networks: Walking has been shown to strengthen the connections in and between brain networks, actively improving memory recall and combating the onset of mild cognitive impairment.

Keep up the GREAT work, EKU!

No shortage of goods at today’s Madison County Farmer Market! 🍯Located at EKU Carter Building Parking lot from 9am-1pm. ...
06/11/2026

No shortage of goods at today’s Madison County Farmer Market! 🍯

Located at EKU Carter Building Parking lot from 9am-1pm.

EKU Employee Wellness will keep you hydrated while out in the beautiful sunshine. ☀️

See you soon!

If you're looking for a challenge that works your brain, this one is it! In honor of Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month,...
06/03/2026

If you're looking for a challenge that works your brain, this one is it! In honor of Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month, the June challenge is geared towards giving your mind a workout! 💡

Trying to learn phrases in another language acts like a rigorous workout for your mind. It challenges your brain to build new neural pathways, forces you to adapt to alternate frameworks of expression, and directly exercises memory retrieval.

Studies have shown that practicing a second language can help preserve your brain's white matter and delay the onset of cognitive decline or dementia as you age.

For the June challenge, your goal is to learn 10 phrases that you'd like to learn in a different language. Select basic phrases for simple conversation. Once you get these down pat, you may discover that you'd like to dig deeper and master a second or third language.

To earn the 10 wellness points in WellRight, be sure to log in WellRight upon completion. 📝

Tomorrow is Global Running Day! What does this mean? It means, it's time to get a group together and plan a run!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃...
06/02/2026

Tomorrow is Global Running Day! What does this mean? It means, it's time to get a group together and plan a run!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏼🏃🏾‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Our EKU Faculty/Staff Run Group will meet in front of the Crabbe library at 6:30am, tomorrow, to kick off the day. Please join and wear your maroon. Let's paint the campus maroon!!! 🤩

Running is a highly accessible, cost-effective workout that significantly boosts physical fitness. Just 5 to 10 minutes a day can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, while longer routines improve mental health, sleep, and longevity. 💪

For those on an EKU health plan, be sure to log your EKU Faculty/Staff Run Group run for 5 points, tomorrow! 💯

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