With ample resources, Brown offers variety

Brown University’s robust wellness initiatives are unique both for variety and a robust menu of resources.

Programs led by the medical faculty are a major component of the effort, said Michele Wise, Brown’s senior benefits special programs coordinator.

“It’s not only up-to-the-minute current research information,” Wise said. “One of Brown’s goals is to give faculty and staff the tools, resources and opportunities to participate in things that can help maintain and … improve their lifestyle.” Wise said.

Wise and her cohorts began offering an incentive of up to $250 a year. Overall participation in 2014 grew 67 percent over the previous year.

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The school is always looking for ways to grow the program. For example, Brown is hosting its first line-dancing class in August and is working on a program about how to make the most of a farmers market.

“I think variety is on our side. I think people would be hard-pressed to say ‘I can’t find something that’s interesting to me,’ ” Wise said. n

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