HEALTH AND FITNESS
The nurse's office is located on the ground floor in the north wing
(past the Federal Credit Union). For more information, contact Debb
Deitch at (512) 916-5616 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
The Health Improvement Program (HIP) Center is located on the
ground floor in the west corner (past the vending machines and mailboxes). Hours:
Monday to Friday
6 AM to 7 PM
10 AM to 2 PM
3:30 PM to 6 PM There is no longer a HIP Coordinator on duty or a membership
process. Each participant must submit a waiver, co-signed by his/her
supervisor. Health and Hospitals
Fitness Center Equipment
and Facilities
Hospitals and Health Allergies Check out the daily pollen
report. They say if you don't have allergy
trouble before you move to Austin, you soon will once you move
here. It usually takes about a year for the allergies to settle
in, especially the cedar fever. Federal Health Plans
Hospitals The Austin community supports six primary hospitals from two networks
(St. David's Healthcare Partnership & Seton Daughters of Charity)
and one independent (Heart Hospital) that are integrated with the
EMS System. There is a Level II Trauma Center (Brackenridge), Children's
Hospital and two Hyperbaric Medicine Centers. All Emergency Departments
have 12-lead ECG receiving capability from EMS ambulances. Brackenridge Hospital
Children's
Hospital of Austin - information on services, hours
of services, physicians who practice at hospital, and wellness
information for children and parents.
North
Austin Medical Center -
acute care hospital.
Seton Hospitals -
healthcare network with centers throughout the Austin area.
St. David's Medical Center
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HIP Center Equipment and Facilities
The HIP Center is located in the J.J. "Jake" Pickle Building
and in available to the employees in the building. The following
equipment is provided:
Cardiovascular Equipment:
- StairMasters
- LifeCycle Exercise Bike
- Rowing Machine
- Schwinn AirDynes
- StarTrac Treadmill
- Precor Cross Trainer
Weight Training Equipment:
- Smith Machine
- 9-station Universal Weight Lifting Machine
- Leg Extension / Leg Curl Machine
- Dumbbells (3 to 40 lbs)
- Flat and Incline Benches
- Resistance Tubing
- Stability Balls
- Speed Bag and Punching Bag
Locker Rooms:
- 3 showers supplied with lotion soap
- Day-use lockers
- Hairdryers available
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