Physical well-being

Physical well-being emphasizes preventive care, balance and healthy work environments that support long-term vitality. Movement, nutrition, and recovery are at the core of positive physical health outcomes.

Eat healthy, the "Med Way"

Human Resources' Faculty and Staff Well-being, in collaboration with K-State Extension, facilitated Mediterranean-inspired cooking demonstrations for university employees. Enjoy recipes and tips from the event below.

Pass the Torch

Each week, a team member takes a short walk, snaps a selfie at a mystery location, and posts it in our HR Teams chat. The first person to correctly guess the spot gets the torch—and keeps the challenge going the following week. All employees can participate from any campus, in person or remotely.

  1. Post a selfie at a visible location
  2. Guess in Teams to win the torch
    • If you can’t participate, pass to the next team member.

Any member of your department can join. Take 10-15 minutes during a work break to post your selfie from a location of your choice. Photos are posted in Teams on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. That's when the guessing starts. All participants earn a year-end medal, with special recognition given to the person who carried the torch the most. This challenge is a great way to boost movement, build connection and support K-State's culture of well-being.

Remote employees can participate from their neighborhood, local park or even indoors. The rest of the team will guess the type of setting. Participate from anywhere!

Healthcare services at Lafene

Did you know that K-State faculty and staff have access to healthcare services through Lafene Health Center?

Lafene offers convenient, on-campus healthcare services designed to support your health and well-being, including treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, preventive care, wellness screenings, immunizations, laboratory services, and more. Accessing care on campus can help you address health concerns quickly and minimize time away from work.

Whether you need a routine health screening, treatment for a seasonal illness, or guidance on managing your health, Lafene's healthcare professionals are available to help you stay healthy and thrive.

Lafene Health Center
1105 Sunset Avenue, Manhattan, KS
785-532-6544

Earn HealthQuest wellness incentive points

How to get to the exercise workshop in HealthQuest

  1. Go to the HealthQuest Portal
  2. Log In to Your Account - Enter your username and password. If you’re new, click “Register My Account” and complete the setup.
  3. Click “Resources” in the Menu Tab
  4. Select Wellness Workshops - Click the Health Education Module - Exercise