Center For Health Education And Promotion

Welcome

Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion

At the Elsie S. Shenk Center for Health Education and Promotion, we are dedicated to fostering a healthy and informed campus community. Our center offers a variety of lifestyle education programs, awareness events, and information tables, covering a wide range of topics such as:

  • Alcohol and other drugs
  • Body image
  • Dating violence
  • Domestic violence
  • Healthy relationships
  • Safer sex
  • Sexual assault
  • Stalking
  • Stress management

We also provide a wealth of educational resources to support students in making informed decisions about their health and well-being.

 

Hours of Operation:

The Center for Health Education and Promotion welcomes you in-person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Feel free to reach out to our staff via phone at 717-871-4141 or email at chep@millersville.edu. Walk-ins are always welcome!

 

Events and activities will be updated via CHEP, Get Involved, and social media. 

Wellness

Wellness is an ongoing, proactive journey where individuals make conscious choices towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Achieving optimal wellness, even during challenging times, is crucial for managing stress, reducing the risk of illness, and fostering positive interactions. By understanding the nine dimensions of wellness, you can take meaningful steps to enhance your overall well-being. These dimensions include:

  1. Social Wellness: Building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships.
  2. Emotional Wellness: Understanding and managing your emotions.
  3. Spiritual Wellness: Finding purpose and meaning in life.
  4. Intellectual Wellness: Engaging in creative and stimulating mental activities.
  5. Physical Wellness: Maintaining a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
  6. Environmental Wellness: Living in harmony with your surroundings.
  7. Financial Wellness: Managing your financial resources effectively.
  8. Occupational Wellness: Finding personal satisfaction and enrichment in your work.
  9. Multicultural Wellness: Appreciating and respecting cultural diversity.