PREVENTIVE CARE
Many chronic diseases, injuries, and mental illnesses are preventable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of adverse health events by changing the way you live and being proactive about your health and wellness. Below you will find many resources to support you in preventive care.
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Auditory Processing Evaluations - Speech and Hearing Clinic
In addition to basic speech, hearing and language services, the KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic also offers specialty services such as auditory processing evaluations and therapy, auditory brainstem response (ABR) audiometry, and aural rehabilitation classes for the hearing impaired. All of these services are available at an affordable price for both KSU employees and the public.
Contact: Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 330-672-2672
Website: /ehhs/hs/spa/speech-hearing-clinic
Eligible: KSU employees and their dependents, KSU students and the community.
Category: Communication Improvement, Preventative Services.
Cost: Costs are dependent on services needed.
Additional Information: The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic is a provider for Medical Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid. Please consult your provider regarding covered services. Employees with other medical insurance should contact the clinic for a list of fees.
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Be Well Solutions - Employee Wellness
91¿´Æ¬Íø ±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²â’s Department of Employee Wellness and Health Promotion is pleased to partner with Be Well Solutions to enhance our commitment to support and promote the health and well-being of the university community.
All full-time, benefits-eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in a number of resources around nutrition, exercise, emotional balance, being a smart patient….to name a few. In addition, employees have access to a confidential online health risk assessment (HRA), complemented by on-site biometric health screenings offered by Be Well Solutions.
Be Well Solutions will offer telephone, online, and face-to-face health coaching to all benefits-eligible employees. Health coaches can assist individuals in addressing any concerns or risk factors that may have been discovered during their assessment or they may also help with personal wellness-related goals. Examples of this include smoking cessation, developing a 5K training plan or weight management.
Contact: Be Well Solutions
Phone: 216-378-0888
Email: info@bewellsolutions.com
Website:
Eligible: KSU employees
Cost: N/A
Additional Information:
For first-time login, use the following login credentials:
- Username: FlashLine username with first letter moved to the end. (Example: csmith23 = smith23c)
- Password*: The format for your ten-character password is MMMYYXXXXX. (Example: below = APR9065432)
- MMM = the first three UPPER CASE letters of your birth month.
(i.e. April = APR). - YY = the last two digits of your birth year. (i.e. 1990 = 90).
- XXXXX = the last five digits of your 91¿´Æ¬Íø University (Banner) ID number. (i.e. 898765432 = 65432)
- MMM = the first three UPPER CASE letters of your birth month.
- *You will be prompted to change your password and complete your profile.
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Customized Fitness Programs - Recreation and Wellness Services
Customized programs are private classes or presentations designed for specific groups. Customized programs are ideal for groups wanting private or specialized instruction. They are also great for team building and corporate retreats. Most programs accommodate 40 participants. Each program is 60-75 minutes in length.
Visit Customized Fitness Programs webpage
Eligible: KSU employees, dependents and community
Cost: Student $45, Member $65, Non-member $80
Additional Information: N/A
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Diagnostic Evaluations and Therapy - Speech and Hearing Clinic
The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers evaluations and therapy for a wide range of speech and language disorders, such as articulation, language, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), voice, stuttering, head trauma and aphasia. All of these services are available at an affordable price for KSU employees, students and the public.
In addition, the Audiology Clinic offers hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, central auditory processing evaluations, consultation regarding assisted listening devices, and related services such as ear mold impressions for noise protection and swimming.
Contact: Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 330-672-2672
Website: /ehhs/hs/spa/speech-hearing-clinic
Eligible: KSU employees and their dependents, KSU students and the community.
Cost: Costs are dependent on services needed.
Additional Information: The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic is a provider for Medical Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid. Please consult your provider regarding covered services. Employees with other medical insurance should contact the clinic for a list of fees.
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Hearing Aids - Speech and Hearing Clinic
The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers a full array of on-campus service for hearing aids. Services include hearing aid sales, minor repairs and fitting. Major hearing aid repairs can also be coordinated by the KSU Speech and Pathology Department.
Contact: Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 330-672-2672
Website: /ehhs/hs/spa/speech-hearing-clinic
Eligible: KSU employees and their dependents, KSU students and the community.
Cost: Costs are dependent on type of product purchased or services needed.
Additional Information: The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic is a provider for Medical Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid. Please consult your provider regarding covered services. Employees with other medical insurance should contact the clinic for a list of fees.
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Hearing Evaluations - Speech and Hearing Clinic
The KSU Speech and Pathology Clinic offers complete hearing evaluations for people of all ages. The clinic has numerous audiological test suites and offers hearing evaluations at an affordable price for KSU employees and the public.
Contact: Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 330-672-2672
Website: /ehhs/hs/spa/speech-hearing-clinic
Eligible: KSU employees and their dependents, KSU students and the community.
Cost: Costs are dependent on services needed.
Additional Information: The KSU Speech and Hearing Clinic is a provider for Medical Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid. Please consult your provider regarding covered services. Employees with other medical insurance should contact the clinic for a list of fees.
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Immunizations - DeWeese Health Center
Routine immunizations are available for students and employees at the DeWeese Health Center. Please see website for the most up-to-date immunizations available.
Contact: DeWeese Health Center
Address: 1500 Eastway Drive, 91¿´Æ¬Íø University, Kent OH, 44242
Phone: 330-672-2322
Website: http://www.kent.edu/deweese/immunizations
Eligible: KSU students, KSU employees, eligible dependents.
Cost: Costs are dependent on insurance.
Additional Information: Employees and their dependents covered by one of the ±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²â’s group health plans can have the DeWeese Health Center bill the medical carrier directly as some immunizations and vaccines are covered under 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s employee group health plans. To make an appointment call 330-672-2322
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Lifestyle Wellness Coaching - Recreational Services
This program is an action-centered partnership of wellness, fitness and health that empowers clients to realize and move towards their goals using coaching techniques and creative action planning.
Website: /recservices/fitness-wellness
Eligible: KSU employees, spouse, community
Cost: Cost varies depending on program selected
Additional Information: Follow-up sessions can be conducted over phone or email.