- Healthy Boiler workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan.
- Registration for all workshops can be done via the Healthy Boiler portal unless otherwise specified. All registrations are due by the day before the event’s start date unless otherwise specified.
- All Healthy Boiler workshops are virtual and often include a Zoom link.
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Balanced Bites Through December31, 2025 |
Balanced Bites is a monthly recipe club featuring a variety of dietitian-approved meals, snacks, and beverages. Get ready for a culinary journey filled with a variety of recipes for different health needs and food preferences selected by our Center for Healthy Living (CHL) registered dietitians, Jessica McKeever and Megan Shidler. Discover the perfect balance of taste and nutrition on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Let’s embark on a delicious and nutritious path together! Sign up in the Healthy Boiler Portal.
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Pivio Monthly Support Meetings Second Monday of each month, noon – 1 p.m. ET via Teams |
Meetings, via Teams, are for CHIP or Pivio program graduates and will be facilitated by One-to-One health coaches. Each month we will offer an opportunity to check in, continue learning about healthy lifestyles and share resources.
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Asthma Care for Adults March 18 – April 10, Noon – 1 p.m. ET |
The Asthma Care for Adults Program has been developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). It has been designed to help adults and their caregivers learn how to manage asthma. It covers asthma basics, recognizing symptoms and triggers, asthma action plans and an overview of different types of asthma medications.
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Gut Check: Optimizing Your Health from the Inside Out April 15, 22 and 29, noon-1p.m. ET |
Learn how your digestive system impacts overall well-being, from immunity to mental health. We'll explore the role of gut bacteria, common digestive issues and practical strategies for improving gut health through diet, movement and sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Heart Knowledge April 23 – May 28, 3-4 p.m. ET |
Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) significantly increases your risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Often called the silent killer, more than 100 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, but don’t realize it because they aren’t experiencing symptoms. This 6-week class is designed to help you understand high blood pressure and how lifestyle choices can help you better manage this condition. It includes weekly Zoom classes and health coaching to support you along the way.
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Taking Control of My Diabetes May 1 – July 3, noon to 1 p.m. ET |
Do you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? Do you want to better understand type 2 diabetes and how it affects your body? This 14-week program will explain what type 2 diabetes is and the role nutrition, exercise, sleep, medication and stress management can play in your blood glucose levels. Participants in this program will be eligible to receive a free glucose meter and supplies.
Note: Individuals living with type 1 diabetes are able to meet monthly with a health coach but are not required to participate in the 14-week “Taking Control of My Diabetes” program to take advantage of the test strips and blood glucose meter opportunity. Contact the CHL at 765-494-0111 for more information.
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HealthKick May 5 -June 13, virtual |
HealthKick is a 6-week virtual education program which addresses physical activity, nutrition, creating healthy habits and decreasing stress. Brief education (about 5-minute video) is delivered to participants via text message or email (depending on preference) Monday through Friday for six weeks. The program includes one-on-one health coaching sessions established at the beginning of the program. The goal of this program is to increase education surrounding nutrition and develop healthy habits over 6 weeks to last a lifetime.
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One-to-One Strong May 6 – May 27, noon – 1 p.m. ET |
One to One Strong is a 4-week group coaching program designed to teach the fundamentals of resistance training, and guide you as you create individualized resistance training program that is realistic, manageable, and will contribute to your overall health and fitness goals. Each class will include both an educational and active component.
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Pivio NOW May 12 – July 31, virtual/self-guided/self-paced |
This version of Pivio is designed as an on-demand, virtual program offering a self-guided, self-paced format, which caters to those who are unable to commit to designated session times. The program is designed to help participants make changes to their lifestyles through education, practical experience, and reinforcement with a focus on behavior change. Additionally, Pivio helps support and facilitate the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic disease as well as identify current lifestyle patterns that may lead to current/future health ailments. Hence, individuals pivot toward optimum health and away from chronic illnesses. Pivio integrates optimal nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology principles and tools. Plant-based eating is at the core of the program’s nutrition education.
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Pivio LIVE May 13 – July 31, noon – 1 p.m. ET |
The program is designed to help participants make changes to their lifestyles through education, practical experience, and reinforcement with a focus on behavior change. Additionally, Pivio helps support and facilitate the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic disease as well as identify current lifestyle patterns that may lead to current/future health ailments. Hence, individuals pivot toward optimum health and away from chronic illnesses. Pivio integrates optimal nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology principles and tools. Plant-based eating is at the core of the program’s nutrition education.
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Coping and Acceptance with Depression and Anxiety May 14, noon – 1 p.m. ET |
A brief breakdown of Acceptance Theory and how it applies to coping and managing depression and anxiety and the associated symptoms will be presented by Amanda Hathcock, LLPC, NCC, behavioral health counselor at the Center for Healthy Living.
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Intuitive Eating June 2 – July 21, noon – 1 p.m. ET |
Intuitive Eating framework bridges the gap between the anti-diet movement with the health community by providing a new way of eating and moving our body that is satisfying and struggle-free. Shifting the focus from centering health on weight and rigid adherence to diet and exercise plans towards listening for and learning to trust our physical, emotional, and mental signals to guide healthy choices. Intuitive eating is a self-explorative journey to discover flexible eating and movement habits that help you feel your best and promote long-term, sustainable health.
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Seasonal Allergies: A guide to combating symptoms June 25, noon – 1 p.m. ET |
Seasonal allergies are a common problem for many people. This workshop will provide an overview of seasonal allergies, including the causes, symptoms and treatments. We will also discuss some tips for preventing and managing seasonal allergies.
