Coordinates and sponsors programs and other initiatives to improve the health and wellness of NCCCR members and other older adults in the community. Works with the UNCA Department of Health & Wellness Promotion and other groups to support these purposes.
Examples of recent and current efforts, many of which are in cooperation with other organizations:
- national health care policy forum (in progress; scheduled for fall 2009)
- health & wellness fair (Nov. 2007)
- equipment support for UNCA's Wellness Activities for Seniors in Asheville (WASA) program
- coordination with UNCA on planning for North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness (facility under construction Spring 2009)
Note: Health and wellness-related courses offered by the College for Seniors are planned and administered by the College for Seniors.
Health Education Series
The Health & Wellness Committee has one subcommittee, the Health Education Series (HES) Subcommittee. This subcommittee coordinates with experts to develop several health-related presentations for the spring and fall. The mid-day presentations cover a wide variety of health and medical topics of interest and value to NCCCR members and the general public. The public is welcome to attend these free sessions.
For more information about health and wellness programs, please contact committee staff liaison Ron Manheimer.
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