Become certified in CPR and AED at the Medical Wellness Center. The course, Basic Life Support/CPR, is being offered on Tuesday, February 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. The cost is $75 per person. Please contact Mark Howell at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the course. Please contact Membership Representatives at 305-243-7604 about payment.

Raoul Valle, a health educator from Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach and a detox specialist from the Dr. Robert Morse School of Detoxification in Port Charlotte, Florida, will lead a “Detoxification: Why and How?” course on Thursday, February 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the Medical Wellness Center’s educational classroom. Call 305-243-7662 to reserve your space.

Corrective exercise specialist Fernanda Uribe will give an aqua training demonstration on Wednesday, February 17 from 12:10 to 12:45 p.m. in the aqua therapy pool at the Medical Wellness Center. The demonstration will cover why water is an ideal weight-training machine, show how to use the natural resistance of water to stimulate both cardio-respiratory and muscular-endurance conditioning, and teach participants how to raise their fitness level. Participants should bring a swimsuit and water bottle. Call 305-243-7662 to reserve your space.

The University of Miami has taken a major step to boost the health of and decrease the chances of serious illness among its workers and their family members: an extensive employee wellness program that includes educational, preventive, and fitness components.

Fitness programs and exercise classes at both the Coral Gables Herbert Wellness Center and the Miller School campus Medical Wellness Center are a component of the new Well ’Canes program.

Vending machines that dispense bananas, apples, and oranges. Bundled meals of healthy, low-calorie foods that come with a bottle of water. A health coach who calls you at home to remind and encourage you to maintain a proper diet and exercise regimen.

Programs, perks, and amenities usually found only in high-end health clubs have now found their way to the University of Miami. The institution has taken a major step toward improving the overall health of its workers and their family members, rolling out a new employee wellness program that includes everything from cooking and exercise classes to free preventive care measures.

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Sign up for membership at the Medical Wellness Center from through January 31 and receive 20 percent off on three months of membership. Don’t forget to mention the discount when you sign up. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

Self-defense classes will start February 2 at the Medical Wellness Center, with Fight Sports South Beach conducting sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Come and experience a reality-based class that simulates real-life confrontations. Techniques demonstrated will include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and general self-defense. The monthly fee for Medical Wellness Center members is $50; $70 for non-members. Contact the membership office with any questions at 305-243-6704.