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Contact the Wellness Team

Location:
Suite 3100 Tang Center

Contact Info:

Carla Jackson, Worksite Wellness Specialist
ckjackson@berkeley.edu

General: Wellnessfacstaff@berkeley.edu
Breastfeeding Support: breastfeeding@lists.berkeley.edu

(510) 643-4646

Mailing Address:
University Health Services, Tang Center
2222 Bancroft Way, Suite 3100
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
Fax: (510) 642-7411

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RSSP/Facilities Services

The resources here are designed for staff members working in RSSP and Facilities  Services. They can be easily navigated and accessed from a computer kiosk or smartphone and provide the most current information for wellness programs and services specifically designed with RSSP and FS staff in mind. 

Stretch & Flex

What is Stretch & Flex?

This program provides staff with a structured way to warm up and stretch at the beginning of the work shift. Exercising before starting work prepares the body for the physical demands of daily tasks. 

Videos of Exercises

  • Warm-up for Work video - Warm-up exercises move all of the major joints in the body to activate muscles and prepare for activity. Do them slowly and with control.  
  • Stretch for Work video - These stretches target all the major muscle groups in the body.  When you stretch, be gentle so that you feel a sensation that is easy to tolerate and not pain.  Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds, without bouncing, to reduce muscle tension. 

Posters of Exercises

  • Work Warm-up Poster - Warm-up exercises move all of the major joints in the body to activate muscles and prepare for activity. Do them slowly and with control.  
  • Work Stretching Poster - These stretches target all the major muscle groups in the body.  When you stretch, be gentle so that you feel a sensation that is easy to tolerate and not pain.  Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds, without bouncing, to reduce muscle tension.  

Video Library

Progressive Relaxation

Tennis Ball Roll-Out

Ready Set Pause Breathe

Every Move Counts

Parking and Transportation

Food Pantry

Monthly Pop-Up Pantry Calendar

Berkeley Food Network

If you work or live in Berkeley you can access Berkeley Food Network’s food pantries! Find Hours and Locations by visiting the Berkeley Food Network website

Diabetes Prevention Program

Am I Eligible?

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long program for employees who are pre-diabetic or at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Programs are starting soon for employees in RSSP and Facilities Services who have a BMI of 25 or over (23 or greater for those of Asian descent) and have one of the following:  

1. Past diagnosis of gestational diabetes 

2. A blood test with a prediabetes diagnosis in the last year

  • Fasting glucose of 100 to 125 mg/dl
  • Plasma glucose of 140 to 199 mg/dl 
  • A1c of 5.7 to 6.4

3. A score of 5 or greater according to the Risk Test  

Join a virtual group!

Interested in joining a virtual group? Visit our Diabetes Prevention Program webpage for more information. For questions, please contact Carla Jackson at ckjackson@berkeley.edu.

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