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How do I find the LIVE FOR LIFE office?
The LIVE FOR LIFE office is located in room 04290 Red Zone
of the Duke Clinic across from the Red Cross Blood Donation
Site.
How do I join LIVE FOR LIFE? Is there a fee to join?
This is a commonly asked question. Officially, there is not
a membership to LIVE FOR LIFE. Any Duke employee that is eligible
for benefits can participate in any of the free programs or
services that are offered throughout the year at no cost:
- HealthCheck
(appointment required)
- Run/Walk
Club (pre-registration required)
- Nutrition Consult (appointment required)
- Fitness Consult (appointment required)
- Smoking Consult (appointment required)
Some programs require a fee:
Can my family use LIVE FOR LIFE services?
Dependents, spouses or same sex spousal equivalents of Duke
employees are eligible to join the Duke Fitness Club. All
other LIVE FOR LIFE services are reserved for Duke employees
who are eligible for health benefits.
What is a HealthCheck and how do I schedule one?
Each Duke employee is eligible to receive at least one HealthCheck
screening a year which consists of Total Cholesterol, Glucose,
Blood Pressure, Weight, Percent Body Fat, Health Risk Assessment,
nurse review and consult and individual health goals. HealthCheck
is available in at the LIVE FOR LIFE office in the Duke Clinic
by appointment and on a rotating basis in various buildings
in the medical center and campus. Call 684-3136 (Option 1)
or visit the healthcheck
website for more information.
How can LIVE FOR LIFE eHealth help me in reaching
my health goals?
To help make smart decisions about your health try LIVE FOR
LIFE eHealth. Bookmark the site: http://www.healthcalc.net/hfit/duke
and you're set to go! LIVE FOR LIFE eHealth features include:
personalized home health page, automated daily health calendars,
computed, customized personal fitness assessment, trackers
for important health measures, healthful "Tip of the
Day" email service, connection and interaction with LIVE
FOR LIFE specialists, relevant and current health headlines
at your fingertips.
What is the Duke Fitness Club?
As part of Duke’s commitment to promote health and
fitness, we have expanded the Duke Fitness Club to offer discounted
memberships at fitness facilities throughout the Triangle
for individuals and families. The Duke Fitness Club offers
a broad range of options:
- 12 facilities in 25 locations - convenient to work or home
- More than 55 classes a week ranging from cycle, water, flexibility and aerobic classes
- Broad range of hours to workout
- Single, couple or family memberships to meet a variety of lifestyle needs
- Saunas, steam rooms, juice bars and more
You can enroll in any of the participating facilities included
in the Duke Fitness Club. Visit the Duke Fitness Club website
or call 684-3136 (Option 1)
What is the Run/Walk Club?
The Run/Walk Club is a 5k - 1/2 marathon walking, running/walking,
and running program for all Duke employees. The Run/Walk Club
is 12 weeks long and meets as a group twice a week after work.
The Run/Walk Club is for all fitness levels and focuses on
group motivation and support. Visit the Run/Walk Club website
or call 684-3136 (Option 1).
What will I receive in a free fitness consultation
and how do I schedule one with a fitness specialist?
As a Duke employee, you are eligible to receive two free
fitness consults a year with the LIVE FOR LIFE fitness
specialist. You'll have a fitness assessment and develop an
individualize fitness program that means your goals. To
schedule a fitness consultation, call 684-3136 (Option 1).
What will I receive in a free smoking consultation
and how can I schedule one with the health education specialist?
As a Duke employee, you are eligible to receive a smoking
consult with a health education specialist. You'll develop
an understanding of your readiness to quit smoking and discuss
program options that could help you quit smoking. To schedule
a smoking consultation, call 684-3136 (Option 1) or visit
the smoking cessation program website
to learn more about the options available to you.
What will I receive in a free nutrition consult and
how can I schedule one with the dietician?
As a Duke employee, you are eligible to receive two free
nutritional consults a year with the LIVE FOR LIFE dietician.
You'll develop a foundation for a healthy eating plan that
takes into account your fitness level, nutritional needs and
health goals. Contact the LIVE FOR LIFE office to schedule
your appointment at 684-3136 (Option 1).
Do you have services for people with elevated blood
pressure, elevated cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, or
Pre-Diabetes?
There is a free year-long program called Pathways To Change
that can help you lower your risk factors. To join Pathways
to Change you must qualify at a HealthCheck. (See "How
can I schedule a HealthCheck?)
Do you have stress management
programs?
There are online stress management programs available.
Visit the Success Over
Stress website for stress management.
What is chair massage and when is it available?
Because of its portability, chair massage offers a more affordable
and accessible form of massage therapy that is frequently
offered in the workplace. This type of massage addresses the
head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands of a client. LIVE
FOR LIFE offers chair massage appointments every Thursday
afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-site department massages
are also available. For more information or to make an appointment,
call 684-3136 (Option 1) or visit the chair
massage website.
The LIVE FOR LIFE staff is available to take any additional
questions that you may have through email or telephone correspondence.
- Julie Joyner,
Senior Manager
- Jason Horay,
Health Education Manager
- Lauren Updyke,
Fitness Manager
- Libby Gulley,
HealthCheck Coordinator
- Jennifer Prish,
Program Manager, Durham Regional
- Betsy Levitas,
Health Education Specialist
- Samantha Moretz,
Data Coordinator
- Kerry Thornton,
Fitness Specialist
- Gail Komm,
Fitness Specialist
- Debra Smith,
Staff Assistant
- Steve Cates,
Clinic Service Coordinator
- Hettie Easton, Clinic Service Coordinator
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