ETSU Health Heroes
The University Wellness Committee is receiving nominations for 2012 ETSU Health Heroes!
The ETSU Health Heroes Program is a University Wellness Committee initiative that aims to recognize members of the ETSU community who have undertaken great health accomplishments and/or who exemplify what it is to live a healthy life-style. Health Heroes will be recognized in a ceremony on or about April 17, 2012. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 1, 2012. Individuals may nominate themselves or other members of the ETSU community. Only nominations submitted for 2012 will be accepted.
Criteria for Selection as an ETSU Health Hero:
The nominee(s) should demonstrate one or more of the following nomination criteria:
1. A consistently healthy lifestyle and positive attitude
2. A life-style change that is healthier
3. A noteworthy health accomplishment, e.g. weight loss, miles
run/walked per week/month, overcome significant health obstacles, or
having made a significant contribution to the wellness of others
In addition, the nominee should:
1. Be a current ETSU student, faculty, or staff member, a member of the
ETSU Alumni Association or the ETSU Retirees Association
2. Exhibit satisfactory performance and a positive image as a member of
the ETSU community
To nominate yourself or someone else to be an ETSU Health Hero please download and complete the nomination form:
Health Hero Nomination Form - Word format
Health Hero Nomination Form - PDF format
Send completed nomination form as an attachment to univwellness@etsu.edu or mail to Campus PO Box 70585.
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| (Shown above from left): President Stanton, Peggy Calkins (Health Hero), Beverly Bennett (Health Hero), Kate Van Antwerp (Fitting in Fitness winner), Robert Davidson (Health Hero), Scott Counts (Fitting in Fitness winner), Jodi Polaha (Health Hero), Ingrid Luffman (Health Hero), Jim Graeca (Fitting in Fitness winner) |
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(Shown Above From Left) 2010 Health Hero Award Winners: Patricia Vanhook, Masoud Ghaffari, Barbara Mason on behalf of Brian Johnston, and William Dalton |
Announcing the ETSU Health Heroes for 2010!
| Month | Honoree Name | Title | Department |
| February | William T. Dalton | Assistant Professor | Psychology |
| March | Brian Johnston | Assistant Athletic Dir. of Sports Medicine | Athletics |
| April | Masoud Ghaffari | Associate Professor | Nursing |
| May | Patricia Vanhook | Associate Dean/Professor | Nursing |

