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WellCats

Welcome to WellCats 

WellCats is your Employee Wellness Program at Texas State University.

At TXST, we strive to create a community where faculty and staff can live well and thrive - both as individuals and together. WellCats offers free health and wellness resources exclusively for benefits-eligible employees, empowering you on your journey to better well-being. 

Discover how WellCats can support your health and wellness goals! Explore our services below and take the first step toward a healthier you.

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Some WellCats events require a signed liability waiver. Keep one on file to participate anytime!

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  • Key Services

    • During this 1:1 session, a trained nutrition professional will assess your current diet and help identify goals to improve your diet, overall health, and well-being. If you are responsible for feeding others in your household, you’ll also receive ideas for enhancing their nutrition. Consultations can be held in-person or virtually. 

      Register for a nutrition consultation today!

    • If you struggle to prioritize healthy behaviors (especially eating healthfully and exercising consistently), then consider attending coaching sessions. You will meet 1-on-1 with a national board-certified health and wellness coach and health and fitness professional to learn how to become more motivated, manage time, develop good habits, and improve your confidence in living a healthy lifestyle.

      Register for Health Behavior Change Support!

    • All PAN Classes are held in FCS 187.

      Our ProActive Nutrition (PAN) cooking sessions focus on using whole foods to create healthier versions of popular dishes. Whether you’re seasoned in the kitchen or brand new, we have something everyone will enjoy making.

      RSVP for a PAN Session on the Events Calendar!

      Note: Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance to ensure enough supplies are provided.

    • These educational sessions are streamed live via Zoom, cover a wide range of wellness topics, and are presented by staff and faculty with specific expertise.

      RSVP for a Wellness Education Series on the Events Calendar!

    • WellCats group exercises classes are taught each week by highly skilled and enthusiastic instructors committed to providing safe and effective workouts. Our instructors will provide you with proper guidance so that coordination and experience are not necessary and will demonstrate modifications so that you can set your own intensity. Additionally, some classes will be live streamed via Zoom for those unable to join in person.

  • Regular employees are eligible for up to 2.5 hours per week of paid leave to participate in wellness activities. Supervisor approval is required to use paid wellness leave.

    Supervisors are encouraged to make a reasonable effort to accommodate an employee’s request.

    For details, see UPPS 04.04.30.

    Employees should use code "Wellness Program - 3050" in SAP to record time.

     

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For questions, contact the Well-Being team at 512.245.2557