U of M Rochester Selects HealthSource Solutions

HealthSource Solutions is thrilled to announce a new relationship with the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) to offer onsite program management at their on-campus wellness center. The campus wellness center serves both the faculty and the student population and is part of the university’s ongoing and intentional efforts to foster community and collaboration as a pathway towards wellbeing.

The on-campus wellness center serves a blended student population of both commuters and residents, all working towards health-related degrees. The HealthSource Solutions  onsite Program Manager will be crucial in creating a social hub within the fitness center that helps connect students and faculty through structured, strategic wellness programs and campaigns. The additional wellness resources demonstrate how UMR recognizes that the wellbeing of the entire campus community, especially students, is a critical aspect of reaching its vision: “To cultivate and embody personal and community wellbeing in order to transform ourselves, our communities, and the healthcare system.”

The HealthSource Solutions Program Manager will be responsible for year-round programming that engages the student body and enhances the on-campus life and culture centered around UMR’s pool, wellness center, and wellness studio. The onsite manager will be developing programs around:

• Intramurals – Create a fun, recreational environment to create synergy, connection, and an opportunity to unwind.
• Aquatics – Increase fitness through lap swimming, pool aerobics, and pool-centric events to enhance student connections.
• Wellness – Wellness classes and personal programing are one tool for managing stress, staying fit, and being part of a supportive culture.

Early support and integration of healthy lifestyle behaviors help young professionals build habits that can last a lifetime. These habits can have ripple effects upon those whom they serve, as well as their personal connections with friends and family, dramatically expanding the impact of what these early-career programs can do.

Fostering a culture of healthy lifestyles not only supports future workers but is a differentiator for student recruitment.

“As a fitness graduate assistant at North Dakota State University, I had supervised personal trainers and group fitness instructors, coordinated fitness events, and promoted fitness services to the community, so I understand the value that an on-campus center can have on student life,” says Alvaro Alvarez, newly hired HealthSource Solutions Program Manager. “We know how important social connections are for students, and the programming I’ll be doing is designed to create lasting habits that support overall wellbeing and lead to a healthier lifestyle once they graduate.”

The HealthSource Solutions’ contract with the University of Minnesota Rochester marks another great step forward for the organization in reaching difficult-to-reach populations. Student and faculty engagement helps promote a positive learning environment, increases collaboration, helps offset the demand of the curriculum, and creates community among the entire campus population.

Contact:

HealthSource Solutions
Zach Harris
zachharris@healthsource-solutions.com