Your Path Workshops

• Your Path workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan.
• Registration for all workshops can be done via the  Your Path portal unless otherwise specified. All registrations are due by the day before the event’s start date unless otherwise specified.
• All Your Path workshops are virtual.

Optimizing Your Health 
January 21, noon to 1 p.m. ET

A balanced life looks different for everyone. We all have aspects of our life we want to focus on and give more attention to. So how do we achieve this balance? Learn some elements of a balanced life and learn skills to prioritize and make choices focused on our health and well-being.

Taking Control of My Diabetes
February 4 – April 1 ((Wednesdays), noon to 1 p.m. ET
Register by January 23 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

The 9-week virtual lifestyle management program covers a variety of topics related to type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes with a goal of equipping participants with the knowledge and resources needed to manage the disease as best as they can. The program is geared toward those living with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes or those supporting someone with a diagnosis.

Tobacco Cessation
February 10 – March 17 (Tuesdays), noon to 1 p.m. ET
Register by February 3 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

Are you ready to quit smoking? Quitting nicotine products greatly reduces the risk of developing smoking-related diseases. Learn about strategies to help you quit and stay quit! This is an approved tobacco cessation program, which means following completion of the program, you will be eligible to waive the tobacco user premium as part of your Purdue Health Plan.

Hearts in Action: The Science of Kindness and Cardiovascular Health
February 18, noon to 1 p.m. ET

Learn how simple acts of kindness can boost not only your mood but your heart health. Discover the science behind compassion and its powerful impact on cardiovascular well-being.

Pivio NOW
March 2 – May 22, self-paced
Register by February 1 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

Pivio NOW” is a 12-week, self-paced, self-guided program designed to help individuals make positive changes to their lifestyles through education, practical experience and reinforcement. The program features nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology tools and principles that encourage participants to think differently about how they move, live and eat in their day-to-day lives. Plant-based eating is at the core of the program’s nutrition education.

Nutrition Basics
March, 3, 10, 17 (3-part series), 3-4 p.m. ET
Register by February 20 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

The world of nutrition is complex and continually evolving. This three-part series is designed to help you build a foundation of nutrition knowledge and boost your confidence in applying that knowledge to your everyday life. The sessions will take a deep dive into answering the following questions; Where do calories come from? What can a nutrition label tell me? Is there a diet right for me?

Asthma Care for Adults
March 17 – April 9
Register by March 13 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

The Asthma Care for Adults Program has been developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). It has been designed to help adults and their caregivers learn how to manage asthma. It covers asthma basics, recognizing symptoms and triggers, asthma action plans and an overview of different types of asthma medications.

Heart Knowledge
April 22 – May 27, 3-4 p.m. ET
Register by April 10 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) significantly increases your risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Often called the silent killer, more than 100 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, but don’t realize it because they aren’t experiencing symptoms. This 6- week class is designed to help you understand high blood pressure and how lifestyle choices can help you better manage this condition. It includes weekly zoom classes and health coaching to support you along the way.

Taking Control of My Diabetes
May 21 – July 16 (Thursdays), noon to 1 p.m. ET
Register by May 11 via the Your Path Wellness Portal.

The 9-week virtual lifestyle management program covers a variety of topics related to type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes with a goal of equipping participants with the knowledge and resources needed to manage the disease as best as they can. The program is geared toward those living with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes or those supporting someone with a diagnosis.