Duke offers a variety of health and wellness benefits that emphasize a proactive approach to improving health and preventing disease.
LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program, offers a variety of programs and services, such as health assessments and education, smoking cessation programs, fitness activities and nutrition activities, to help eligible faculty, staff and family members reach their health and fitness goals.
The Duke Fitness Club includes a network of full-service fitness facilities in locations throughout North Carolina that offer Duke faculty, staff, retirees and their families discounted membership rates.
Duke Fitness ClubThe Duke Run/Walk Club provides walking and running programs for all fitness levels. This 12-week program will help you improve your fitness level while having fun with your co-workers in a group setting.
Run/Walk ClubStep right up to Take the Stairs, a stair-stepping program that can help you increase your physical activity, get closer to your health goals, and earn prizes.
Take the StairsHealth Matters is a live video series hosted by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. Each webinar focuses on a fresh topic with practical advice related to nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
Health Matters WebinarsShop while you work and take home fresh, local fruits and vegetables at the Duke Farmers Market. Take a break, walk to the Market, buy lunch-to-go, and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.
Duke Farmers MarketThe Duke Mobile Farmers Market is a weekly pre-subscription market that brings farm-fresh produce and other goods to convenient pick-up locations across Duke's main campus.
Mobile Farmers MarketDuke employees working 8 hours or more per week can access this benefit twice per calendar year, free of charge. We have an experienced team of Registered Dietitians and several nutrition consult options for you to choose from.
Nutrition ConsultationsLIVE FOR LIFE will partner with you during every step of your journey to freedom from tobacco. A variety of programs and resources are available to help you meet your goals.
Tobacco Cessation ProgramsWe're all doing more with less and it takes a toll on body, mind and spirit. How To Manage Stress can help you learn some skills for managing stress and gaining perspective on the stressors in your life.
How To Manage StressIf you are tired, tense, or just need a moment to relax, schedule time to enjoy the benefits of chair massage and feel the stress escape you.
Chair MassagePersonal Assistance Service is the faculty and employee assistance program of Duke University. The staff of licensed professionals offer assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of personal, work, and family problems.
Personal Assistance ServiceIf you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, it is important to manage it. The best strategy may be to make lifestyle changes — eating healthy, exercising regularly, controlling your weight and managing stress.
Health Coaching Programs