‘HealthKick’ program to focus on healthy habits, nutrition, exercise, more

This program supports the physical health pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program.

Purdue’s Center for Healthy Living (CHL) is offering employees the opportunity to join "HealthKick," a six-week virtual health and wellness education program. HealthKick will address topics including physical activity, nutrition education and how to create a healthy lifestyle and decrease stress -- all with a goal of creating beneficial habits that will become long-term behaviors.

The program is open to all benefits-eligible employees on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest (Hammond and Westville) campuses. The next session begins Nov. 1. Those interested in participating should register by Oct. 20.

The program is based on daily videos, approximately five minutes in length, delivered via text or email (based on preference), Monday through Friday for the program’s six-week time period. Additionally, the program has four built-in, one-on-one health coaching sessions, which are established at the beginning of the program.

Participants are required to complete a survey at the end of each week that will help provide insight into the health journey of each individual. Health coaches receive the weekly surveys and reach out personally every week to offer support and encouragement. Health coaches also will be available for in-person or virtual health coaching appointments as needed.

“The HealthKick program supports the Healthy Boiler Program and its physical health pillar, which champions health education and more to help individuals achieve lasting physical health and well-being,” says Candace Shaffer, senior director of benefits in Human Resources. “Throughout the six-week program, education surrounding nutrition is increased so that participants can develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.”

Those interested in participating in the HealthKick program should sign up via the Healthy Boiler Portal. Registration link can be found under the “Engage” tab, “Wellness Events” on the portal’s homepage.

Healthy Boiler workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan. Any questions about “HealthKick” can be directed to the Center for Healthy Living at 765-494-0111.