Effective January 1, 2014, anyone (18 years or older) covered on a PEBB medical plan can participate in the Healthy Team Healthy U twelve week wellness program. You can create or join a team of co-workers or family members or even complete the program on your own. You receive a free workbook (online or paper) and a pedometer upon joining. A few of the benefits you may experience include: reduction of high blood pressure; decrease body weight; eat healthier; increase your physical activity; reduce stress.

Oregon State University dining centers and shops benefited from a little expertise from Cornell when Kathryn Hoy of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs came for a visit. Hoy was invited by the Moore Family Center and the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, as well as the Be Well Healthy Eating committee.