Helath Service Department IconHealth Services Department
Promoting Good Health-Part 2

The mission of the Joint Bank/Fund Health Services Department (HSD) is to serve the staff and management of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund by promoting good health and contributing to a healthy work environment. Full respect of medical ethics, including confidentiality, is the key value shared by HSD staff to achieve the department's goals. Spouses/partners are welcome to attend the following HSD programs. The following seminars may or may not recur during the year, please check the WBFN Calendar or the Mosaic for current dates.

Understanding SleepUnderstanding Sleep
Do you feel rested or sleep deprived?

Time: 12:00pm
Date: TBA
Venue: The World Bank J Building, Room JB1-080 (701 18th Street)
Registration: not required
Fee: Free
Speaker: David N. Neubauer, M.D.

How much sleep do we need? What is normal sleep? Approaches to insomnia?
Given the pressures and demands in our work and personal life, many of us get by on less sleep than we really need. This can result in cumulative sleep deprivation which contributes to decreased concentration, and has an impact on both work effectiveness and our well-being.

Dr. David Neubauer is an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, and director of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center. He will explain the functions of sleep, the causes of sleeplessness, and approaches to achieving a more restful sleep.

For more information or questions, contact ratlan@worldbank.org.
External Resources and information on sleep:
National Sleep Foundation
NIH National Center on Sleep Disorders Research


Painting to Panting IconPainting to Panting
An Art Education and Fitness Adventure

Time: 12:00 noon
Date: March 25, 2011
Venue: MC building Information Desk
RSVP: email artprogram

Painting to Panting is an innovative art education and fitness program that seeks to combine the benefits of the World Bank Fitness Center programs with the educational value of the resources offered by the rich and diverse World Bank Group art collection.

Bank/Fund staff and their families are invited to enjoy a brisk walk through Bank buildings while guided by an art education specialist who will deliver valuable educational information on the World Bank art collection and a Fitness specialist who will plan special movements inspired by the art as part of the wellness program.

Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information or details please contact the Art Program at 202-458-0333 or visit www.worldbank.org/artprogram.

 


Change your health nowWellness Forum Lecture
Take Control of Your Health & Weight

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Thursday, March 31
Venue:MC2-520
Speaker: Judy Caddell, MA, CWF
Registration: none
Fee: Free
Promotion: Enroll at this lecture for the up-coming and receive $10 discount!

Make the connection that links your diet and lifestyle to chronic disease. What is happening to our health? Despite the most advanced medical technology, cases of heart disease and diabetes are exploding. We are taking multiple prescription drugs and major medical operations have become routine.

Join us when Judy Caddell, MA, CWF, from The The Wellness Forum, presents evidence that links our diet to health and weight problems. Learn more about the 8-week nutrition class beginning April 7, 2011. Register at the lecture for the 8-week class and get a $10.00 discount. No registration necessary. More information email: healthpromotion@worldbank.org


Change your health nowWellness 101 Class
Change your health now!

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Venue: MC4-401
Registration: required, email healthpromotion@worldbank.org and view the Welness 101 structure.
Fee: $160 upon registration

Presented by Wellness Forum, register for this 8-week course, with speaker Judy Caddell, MA, CWF.



Red Cross Blood DrvieBlood Drive
Give the Gift of Life!

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Venue: H Building Auditorium (600 19th Street)
Registration: required; call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE for an apppointment or click here

Check your eligibility to give and medical criteria before scheduling appointment.


Intensive JournalIntensive Journal
Writing Therapy

Introductory Session
Time: 12:00pm
Dates: TBA
Venue: TBA
Registration: required, email Cherri Bennett
Workshop: TBA
Fee: Free

You are invited to experience an integrated system of writing exercises to help you gain perpective and become more creative and intuitive in life! The method was created by Dr. Ira Progoff, who was a psychologist and scholar on the work of C.G. Jung, as well as one of the founders of the Association for Humanistic Psychology. The workshop wil start on May 21-21, 2010. Attendance is required for both days to get the benefit and be part of the insighful experience. Questions: healthpromotion@worldbank.org