VCOM - Carolinas 2017 Yearbook

Via Wellness T he purpose of the Via Wellness Program is to emphasize the

the events are tallied and each person can receive an award based on the number of events attended. If a person attends at least seven events in each category they reach the Bronze Level, 10 events reaches the Silver Level, and 15 points reaches the Gold Level. Via Wellness is a special program for VCOM and embodies the spirit of the osteopathic philosophy.

a get together with puppies, or a service honoring a religious holiday. The members of the Via Wellness committee work with the student organizations to organize these events and encourage all members of VCOM to participate. As the school year progresses, students, faculty and staff keep track of the Via Wellness events they have attended. At the end of the year, all of

importance of being a well-rounded person. The program encourages students, faculty and staff to focus on improving the mind, body and spirit. Throughout the school year students will plan events focusing on one of the four domains of Via Wellness: intellectual, physical, social, or spiritual. These events can include guest speakers, relay races,

124