HPW Student Internship Perspective – Tyler Cornell 16′ Interning within the Verizon Wireless Health and Wellness Center was an amazing experience! I was able to do a wide variety of things such as teach group fitness, personal train, coordinate events, perform fitness assessments, create a fitness incentive program, promote a healthy culture, and many more […]
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HPW Internship: Kimberly-Clark
HPW Student Internship Perspective – Morgan Arnold Interning at K-C I have implemented programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging stress management, physical activity, healthy eating, and preventative health practices. I had opportunities to market and promote programs through creation of posters, flyers and brochures. I have designed, implemented and evaluated health promotion programs in conjunction […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Mariah Shilts 16′ Interning at School Specialty is a vast skill gaining experience. I interacted with all level of the organization and worked with the wellness and safety committee. My main responsibility was to find an employee health challenge to facilitate in March and April. I decided to create a […]
More...HPW Internship: Gundersen Health System-Onalaska
Overall Goal of Internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Gundersen Health System provides a variety of health and wellness programs to employees/community-sponsored events. The intern will gain experience in behavior change facilitation including Health Risk Assessment, intervention, and reassessment, and will create promotional and […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Kayla Hill 15′ Interning at The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been a valuable learning experience. With over 22,000 employees, health promotion programming is essential to establish awareness, increase education and promote healthier lifestyles. I have had the opportunity to enhance my skills in a variety of different areas. Helping plan […]
More...HPW Internship: HealthPartners
HPW Student Internship Experience – Hailey Kunavich 16′ My internship at HealthPartners showed me all aspects of worksite wellness and health coaching. Health Partners is an insurance company that also offers health care for its members, meaning they have a true interest in the well-being of their clients. In my time here I worked for […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Annie Olson 15′ During my internship with Copperleaf Management Group, I led morning group stretches and activities for the residents in assisted living. I traveled between more than one home, each of which housed members with differing motor and cognitive abilities. In one home, residents were mobile, cognizant and able […]
More...HPW Internship: Gundersen Health System-La Crosse
HPW Student Internship Experience – Marisa Newton Spring 17′ Interning at Gundersen Health System in the Community and Preventive Care Services department has been a great experience. I was able to gain experience in a number of different aspects of wellness. Some of the areas of focus I got the chance to help out with […]
More...HPW Internship: YMCA-La Crosse
Overall Goal of internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Interra Health provides a variety of health and wellness programs to employees/community-sponsored events. The intern will gain experience in behavior change facilitation including Health Risk Assessment, intervention, and reassessment, and will create promotional and marketing […]
More...HPW Internship: Perfect Fit Training
HPW Student Internship Experience – Nicole Hanson 15′ During my time at Perfect Fit Training I have gained a huge appreciation for those who commit themselves to making a healthy lifestyle change. At this private one on one functional training studio I worked with clients from all walks of life. I have trained elderly clients […]
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