Wellness Services

Wellness Programs

We have a variety of programs and information aimed at keeping you healthy. Our programs include everything from flu shots to walking routes. New and innovative programs are frequently added to our existing services, so please visit our site regularly.

Educational Programming

Ohio State University's Your Plan for Health invites faculty and staff to take advantage of educational programs that inspire healthy lifestyles and behavior change.

Building on the success of the former "Lunch and Learn" workshop series, the new generation of educational programming offers enhanced topics, a wider selection of workshop times and a more experiential format.

Educational Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted, and can earn you points in the YP4H Incentive Program. [Educational Programs]

In addition, the educational program series now offers brief online audio exercises to help you de-stress, meditate and improve your mood in the privacy of your home or office whenever you need the break. [Guided Imagery Exercises]

Wellness Tips

Achieving wellness is an ongoing process, and Your Plan for Health can provide a number of programs and resources to help you on your journey to good health. Visit yourplanforhealth.com to access all the tools you need through Your Plan for Health’s WebMD partner.

Walking Tips and Campus Walking Routes

Sticking to a regular walking program can increase your overall energy level, improve your cardiovascular health, and help you maintain a healthy weight. [Walking Routes & Tips]

Flu Shot Sign-Up

PLEASE NOTE: The flu shot, based upon availability, will be provided free of charge to all faculty and staff. [Flu Shot Sign-Up]

Wellness Ambassadors

These OSU employees volunteer to assist the wellness program education director with communicating and implementing upcoming wellness events and opportunities to their fellow co-workers within their area of employment. [Wellness Ambassadors] If you have an interest in health and are interested in joining this volunteer group, please call Marianne Robinson at 614-292-3725.

Resource List

The Resource List provides phone and online resources to help you find the appropriate health care services for you and/or your family on campus and in the community.

Health Fair

The Annual Rally for Wellness! Health Fair occurs each September and offers Ohio State faculty and staff the opportunity to meet more than 100 campus and community health and wellness exhibitors, receive a biometric screening, purchase produce at a farmer’s market, and learn about health and wellness resources.

Advance Care Planning - “Someone to Watch Over Me” Program

Someone to watch over me. Would your family know your end-of-life preferences if you were diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening illness? The "Someone to Watch Over Me" program provides counseling and education to people who want to complete living wills and durable power of attorney forms. It provides guidelines for communicating with health care providers and family members regarding end of life care planning. Contact Patrice Rancour at (614) 688-5535 for more information.

Complimentary Chair Massage Therapy

Want to celebrate a wellness day in your college or department? Call Michele Erlenwein at 292.1724 to schedule a day for our Wellness Massage Therapist to provide free 10 minute chair massage for your employees! (Please limit to one annual visit per department.)