Health and Wellness

Health Check report provides look at impact of COVID-19 on healthcare systems and choices

People delayed care but also had increased access as a result of the pandemic.

Feb 3, 2023


Open enrollment ends November 6

The 2020 annual benefits open enrollment period is October 22-November 6.

Oct 31, 2019


Walk with President Mantella, Wellness Fair to be held October 4

President Philomena V. Mantella and university leaders will lace up their shoes for a two-mile walk in an effort to promote a healthy campus.

Oct 3, 2019


Farmers Market opens June 5

Grand Valley's Farmers Market kicks off its season Wednesday, June 5, on the Allendale Campus, in parking lot G.

Jun 3, 2019


University earns Healthy Workplace award

Grand Valley was named a Healthy Workplace by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

Apr 30, 2019


University finalist for healthy workplace award

Grand Valley is a finalist for a healthy workplace award from the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

Apr 9, 2019


Cooking classes will highlight staff recipes

The Health and Wellness team will host two cooking classes for faculty and staff in March featuring winning dishes from staff members who entered a healthy recipe contest.

Mar 20, 2019


Campus walk, Wellness Summit planned

University deans will promote a healthy campus during the third annual Exercise is Medicine on Campus walk on October 5 from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Wellness Summit.

Sep 28, 2018


Grill challenge raises funds

Participants in the Summer Grill Challenge raised nearly $1,400 for campus organizations while opening Grand Valley's Farmers Market for the season.

Jun 11, 2018


Facilitated discussions about suicide set

A counselor from Encompass, Grand Valley's employee assistance program, will be on campus next week to facilitate dialogues about suicide.

Jun 8, 2018