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Wellness program sponsors healthy classes Drop by the Health 1st Wellness Wednesday table from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Children’s Hospital lobby to learn more about upcoming Health 1st events or tell the team what you would like to see offered. Health 1st, the MUSC employee wellness program, focuses on physical, nutritional and emotional health and injury reduction. This program encourages MUSC employees and others through the community to participate in programs that promote the health and well-being of the MUSC community.   Below are some upcoming classes/events for the remainder of 2007. Most events are free, but registration is usually required. To register for any of the following classes/screenings, or for information on Health 1st, call Beka Hardin at 792-9959, e-mail the Health 1st staff at health1st@musc.edu, or drop by the Wellness Wednesday in the Children’s Hospital lobby. Worksite Screenings—Employees can receive a thorough preventive health screening on the MUSC campus. The screening includes height, weight, blood pressure, and blood will be drawn for a blood chemistry profile, hemogram, and blood lipid profile. In most health care settings this screening is valued at $200. Employees who are subscribers of the State Health Plan, BlueChoice/Companion, Cigna, and MUSC Options can participate for only $15 and employees without this type of insurance can participate for $38. Screenings are performed every three months and the next one will be Jan. 24. Wellness Wednesdays—Every Wednesday, employees are invited to stop by the Health 1st table in the lobby of the Children’s Hospital between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to ask questions and obtain information related to health promotion, disease prevention, and early disease detection. The usual presenters are from  MUSC health experts. Massages, flu shots and health screenings are sometimes provided. Upcoming Wellness Wednesday topics include Nov. 21—flu shots (Employee Health and Infection Control); Nov. 28—flu shots and eye care (Employee Health and Infection Control, Carolyn Cavanaugh, Storm Eye Institute); Dec. 5—massage  therapy (Center for Therapeutic Massage); Dec. 12—weight loss program registration, HELP, formerly Lose to Win (dietetic interns); Dec. 19—benefits of giving to others (Low Country Food Bank). Weight Management Center—On Dec. 7 Josh Brown, Ph.D., will present a free catered lunch  while participants  learn about weight management and obtain tips for surviving the holidays without gaining weight. Smoking Cessation Classes—On Dec. 14 a representative from Prevention Partners, a division of the State Health Plan, will be leading a one-hour class for smokers and friends of smokers. This class offers valuable information about how to quit as well as information on the Free and Clear Program available to State Health Plan Subscribers. Hollings Cancer Center Mammogram—This is a convenient way to have  a  mammogram. The Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Van will be by the Basic Science Building loading dock from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Dec. 19. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged by calling 792-0878. A written order from your doctor is required. La Leche League—This is a nonprofit, volunteer mother-to-mother support organization that provides support, education, information, and encouragement for breastfeeding moms and expecting moms. Are you interested in attending a La Leche League meeting held on the MUSC campus? If so, stop by the Wellness Wednesday table to tell the Health 1st staff or e-mail  with a preferred day/time. Visit http://www.musc.edu/medcenter/health1st for more information or e-mail health1st@musc.edu to suggest class ideas. Editor's note: The preceding column was brought to you on behalf of Health 1st. Striving to bring various topics and representing numerous employee wellness organizations and committees on campus, this weekly column seeks to provide MUSC, MUHA and UMA employees with current and helpful information concerning all aspects of health.     Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.