Healthy for Life
The T. E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program
205 Heinkel Building
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-1312 telephone
(573) 884-3123 fax
wellness@umsystem.edu

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Columbia Resources

Community Support Agriculture & Farmers' Markets

  • Pierpont Farms is a 34-acre family farm that produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods. This farm is located 15 minutes south of downtown Columbia.
  • DanJo Farms produces fresh baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits. This farm is located in Ashland, MO.
  • Columbia Farmers Market offers year-round produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods. See website for locations as they change based on the time of year.
  • Boone County Farmers Market offers produce, eggs, meats, baked goods April through October. See website for details. 

Counseling & Familly Services

Discounts

  • For an up-to-date list of discounts available to Faculty and Staff on the MU campus and healthcare system, click here.

Job Resources

Trails

Wellness Resources

  • Employee Assistance Program                                   
  • Epple Park, Hinkson Field, ect.
    Managed by MizzouRec. To reserve any of these fields, please call 884-2443 on Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Forms can be picked up at the RecDesk anytime.
  • Ergonomics
    MU Environmental Health and Safety offers tips on how to improve your work station and job site to meet your physical needs. Ergonomics covers all aspects of a job, from physical stress placed on joints and muscles to environmental factors that affect hearing, vision, and general comfort and health.
  • Fit For Life
  • The Health Connection
  • The Department of Health Psychology
  • Mindfulness Practice Center
  • MizzouRec
  • MU Counseling Center
  • MU Staff Advisory Council
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Nursing
  • Staff Health (University Hospital)
    Performs health screenings; TB testing; tetanus vaccinations; Hepatitis B vaccinations for any staff member who deals with blood or blood products; and measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations. Influenza vaccinations are provided as supply allows. Vaccinations are also offered for hospital staff members who travel internationally. The office provides basic health counseling and counseling for TB-positive patients. Located in 1E41. Contact: (573) 882-2294 or robertsonde@health.missouri.edu.
  • University of Missouri Campus Health Oversight Committee
    Advises the Chancellor on establishing liaison with campus groups and offices that deal with the determination and review of health care plans. It assists in the continuing evaluation of health care plans and the dissemination of findings. It also is a liaison with groups and offices which deal with campus health and wellness activities
  • UM Staff Advisory Council
    The Council provides two-way communication with the University President on matters pertaining to UM System staff.         
  • University Work Injury Services
    Offers treatment and assessment of work-related injuries or exposures and makes referrals to specialty care as needed. It handles all the labs for blood exposure as well as labs for infectious disease exposure. For repetitive work injuries, the office assists with ergonomic changes for workstations. Located at MC11. Contact: Debbie Robertson at (573) 884-9924 or robertsonde@health.missouri.edu.
  • Walking Paths
    Landscape Services’ staff of arborists, designers and gardeners develop and maintain the Mizzou Botanic Garden, to make the MU campus a pleasant, exciting place to be.       
  • Wellness Resource Center
    offers FitStop to test total cholesterol, blood sugar (both a non-fasting finger-stick), percent body fat and blood pressure. The cholesterol test is $5 cash or check, the rest is free. Located in 34 Brady Commons, downstairs. For more information, call (573) 882-1752.
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