Hard to believe summer is winding down. Take a look at this fun list of things to do this Fall from Real Simple Magazine!

Here is a great recipe from Greatist.com to use up all of those tomatoes from your garden or farmer’s market! As an added bonus, this makes a great Meatless Monday meal AND it has less than 5 ingredients!

Frequently Asked Questions  

Who is eligible to participate in the Healthy Horizons Program?

Any faculty or staff person at Butler University is welcome to participate in the Healthy Horizons Program.

How much does it cost?

Everything offered by Healthy Horizons is completely FREE to you. There is no cost to any of the services or programs offered by Healthy Horizons.

Do you have to have Butler’s health insurance to participate?

No.  Any Butler faculty member or staff person is able to utilize the services and programs offered by Healthy Horizons.

What types of services does Healthy Horizons offer?

• Health Screenings
• Health Risk Assessments
• Manage My Medications Program
• Quit Tobacco Program
• Health Management Programs
  • Cholesterol monitoring
  • BP monitoring
  • Diabetes Management
  • Weight Management
  • Osteoporosis Screening

What types of programs does Healthy Horizons offer?

• Healthy Horizons Rewards Program
• Monthly Personal Best Newsletter
• Free Noon Time Fitness Classes @ the HRC (no membership required)
• Lunch and Learns
• Wellness Stipend
• Blog

 Will any of my health information be sent to my insurance company?

No.  Your privacy matters, especially when it involves your health. Healthy Horizons is committed to keeping patient records and information confidential. The program is in full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You can view our privacy policies here:

HIPAA

Privacy

Can you send my health screening results to my current healthcare provider?

Yes. All you need to do is fill out an authorization for us to disclose the information to your healthcare provider and we can fax it over for you.

What types of lab tests do you provide?

Healthy Horizons is currently able to offer the following lab tests to you at no cost:

• Fasting lipid panels: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, non-HDL, VLDL
• Liver function panels
• Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein
• Blood glucose (diabetes screening)
• Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes monitoring)
• INR/Protime for warfarin monitoring
• Blood pressure
• Body Composition Analysis (weight and percent body fat)
• Osteoporosis Screenings

Comprehensive Metabolic Panels:

Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Carbon Dioxide, Total Protein

Basic Metabolic Panels:

Blood Urea Nitrogen, Calcium, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Carbon Dioxide

How do I make an appointment?

You can schedule an appointment by emailing us at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or by calling 317-940-8143.

Please join us for a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, September 12th entitled Cancer in the Workplace.

• When:  Thursday, September 12th @ Noon
• Where:  Robertson Hall–Johnson Boardroom

Earn Rewards for your healthy habits!  The Fall 2013 Rewards Card is now available online on the Healthy Horizons website. Access the online PDF form. New prizes have been added in each category for this year!

We will no longer be mailing out the paper version of the Rewards Card. If you have any questions about the Rewards Program or any issues accessing the Rewards Card online, please contact us by email at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or by phone at 940-8143.

Don’t forget about all the awesome prizes you can earn by completing the Rewards Program. The Grand Prize drawing includes a four-month membership to the Health and Recreation Center. We look forward to seeing you reach your health and fitness goals!

Pete the Planner will be back on campus to present another financial-wellness program, “One Hour to Change,” on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Board Room.

One Hour to Change is an entertaining and educational hour that will leave you inspired to make financial changes in your life. In this program, you will learn everything you need to know to get on the road to financial health.

• How to budget.
• How to understand a credit report.
• How to pay-down debt correctly.
• How to address money within relationships.
• How to save for the future.
• How to reduce spending.
• How to create financial momentum.

Space is limited. To register for this program, please contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or extension 8143.

From steak sandwiches to soft serve ice cream, there are plenty of food options under 350 calories to enjoy at the Indiana State Fair this year!

A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course will be held on campus this Fall.

The 8-week course will be held in Jordan Hall 083 on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:30pm (+ retreat).  The course fee is $250 with dates of the class as follows:

• September 10
• September 17
• September 24
• October 1
• October 8
• October 15
• October 20— Please Note: Off Campus Retreat from 8:45-4:30pm
• October 22
• October 29

Potential participants are invited to attend an orientation session which outlines MBSR, the time and energy commitment required, what to and what not to expect, and a short experience of mindfulness practice. Attendees are also asked to complete a confidential health questionnaire. Those who register for class have a short one-on-one meeting with the teacher to ascertain the appropriateness of the class for them and to answer any questions. Class registration is offered at the end of the orientation and is on a “first come” basis.

Please attend one of the following orientation sessions for more information. In order to participate in the course, attendance at one of the following orientation sessions is required:

• Wednesday, August 21^st @ 4:00-5:30pm in JH 083
• Tuesday, August 27^th @ 4:00-5:30pm in JH 083

**Please email healthyhorizons@butler.edu in order to register for the orientation session.  Official registration for the course will open after the orientation sessions. **

If you are interested in the course, but these dates/times are not convenient for you, you may find other MBSR orientation and class times here:  http://www.mindfulnessatthecenter.com/

Please don’t hesitate to contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or Dr. Beck-Coon (kbeckcoo@iupui.edu) with any questions.

Proper storage will help your fresh produce last longer. Here are a few tips from Vegetarian Times:

Cancer Support Group Interest Survey

We recognize that members of the Butler community have been affected by cancer. Healthy Horizons and additional Butler employees are asking co-workers to complete a survey to determine interest in on-campus programs about and for those affected by cancer.

You may access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TM27DKH

Please fill out the survey by Tuesday, July 30.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this initiative, please don’t hesitate to contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or extension 8143.