April 24, 2012

Our guest speaker today was Francie Astrom a Registered Dietitian that works in WellWorks here in Grover Center. This is an OU Wellness Program that is supported by university wellness funds and membership fees. Also it is supported by services that they offer such as massage, nutrition counseling, and personal training. The purposes of the program include: providing a wide variety of programming, wellness focused vs medical model, to help others obtain optimal health, improve health status, and reduce risk of disease in the members. OU faculty/staff and dependence, OU retirees and dependence, community members, corporate members and full time medical and graduate students are able to join the program. The RD is integral to the success of the wellness program. The RD provides up to date nutrition information and review and interpret current literature. Also, they are a resource to staff as well as members and act as a change agent.