New Options for Wellness (NOW)

NOW newsletters are bi-monthly publications for health and wellness information at SLAC, put out by SLAC Medical.

• Current issue: January/February  [pdf]
• Previous issues

Wellness Classes

Through Stanford HIP and independent instructors, SLAC is able to offer fitness and health programs such as Aerobics, Step-Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Ballet, Back Cross Training, and Body-Sculpting.

Please see the schedule for details.

SLAC Gym

Come get in shape! Fitness center includes weight machines, aerobic machines, free weights, sit up bench and more!

For more information contact:
  Diane Jenkins at x2215

Volleyball

Tuesdays 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lawn in front of building #41. Please email Nicolas to be on the volleyball email list!
For more information: Contact Nicolas Berger at x3434
All skills welcome! No experience necessary!

Lunchtime Soccer

Mondays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on the green between the cafeteria and the A & E building.

For more information contact:
  Rafael Miranda at x4471 or
  David Fryberger x2768 or
  Tu Ly x4442

All skills welcome! No experience necessary!

Advisories

The Medical Department has put out advisories on some subjects such as influenza, SARS, West Nile Virus, and others. Please see the Advisories page for more information.

Smoking Cessation

Free 30 minute introductory consultation!
Are you ready to kick the nicotine addiction?
Are you ready to stop smoking for good?
We can help you succeed.
Please come to the Medical Department and speak with us about your smoke-free future.

Stress Topics and Counseling

Eating to Manage Stress

Onsite Counselors

Appointments: x 2281 or 723-4577

• Rosan Gomperts, Tuesday 10-3 pm
• Kevin Carr, Thursday 8-10 am
• Maria Gherman, M.D., M-F 8-3:30 pm

Massage

Mer Baldoza, a certified massage therapist performs the following massages: Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Sport Massage.

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thu, and Fri from 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m

For an appointment please call Mer at x2009

Stanford Health Improvement Program

Here at SLAC, we are able to take part in the Stanford Health Improvement Program (HIP).  HIP seeks to enhance the health and quality of life of the Stanford community through health classes, programs and services.  See the HIP page for more information about the program.  See our Wellness Classes schedule for a list of classes that take place here at SLAC.