DEFENSIVE DRIVING
EAP provides this popular defensive driving class each semester, taught by an instructor certified by the National Traffic Safety Institute and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. This 6-hour class can reduce your auto insurance cost up to 10%, or reduce up to 4 points on your license.
The next class will be offered in March 2010.
Check back in February for details.
ANNUAL SEASONAL FLU SHOT CLINIC
This year's event took place on October 27, 2009.
Resources for informatin include NYS Department of Health:
Seasonal Flu:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/what_everyone_should_know.htm
H1N1 Influenza:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/h1n1/
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLU
FLU SYMPTOMS:
- Fever over 100 degrees
- Chills
- Severe headache and muscle aches
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Sudden onset of above symptoms
FLU PREVENTION TIPS:
Stay home if you are ill with the above symptoms to prevent the spread of the flu.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and immediately dispose tissue.
Clean the surfaces you and others touch often, like doorknobs, computer keyboards, phones, counters, refrigerator handles, etc.
Wash your hands with soap and hot water frequently and especially after blowing your nose, using the bathroom, and being in contact with someone who is sick.
Fight stress to boost your immune system with plenty of rest, exercise and a balanced diet.
Source: New York State Department of Health
SPRING INTO WELLNESS FAIR
EAP wishes to thank the University Auxiliary Services,
CSEA, and UUP for their financial contributions to the 2009 wellness fair.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of UAlbany's Office of Employee Benefits
and the Sponsored Funds Personnel Department for this year's fair.
EAP Committee Co-Chair Denise Hoecker and Assistant Professor Kecia Johnson, Ph.D., share a moment at the EAP table at this year's Spring into Wellness Fair.
UAlbany " Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day"
“Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” is designed to focus
attention on the developing needs of young girls and boys.
The National Committee recommends this event
for children between the ages of 9 and 15.
This year's event took place on April 16, 2009.
We look forward to bringing our daughters & sons
another great day at UAlbany in 2010!
