Health, wellness, and ADA
Student Recreation and Wellness Center and Ocasek Natatorium
Student Recreation & Wellness Services (SWRS). Amenities at this award-winning facility include: leisure pool with a current river and vortex, spa, jogging track, cardio and strength equipment, five multi-function gyms, group exercise studios, climbing wall and adventure gear rental. Members can rent a locker for either a semester, six months, or annually. In addition to regular memberships, the SRWC also offers guest passes and swim passes. A membership may be purchased at the Information Office. To schedule an appointment or discuss membership options, call 330-972-2348.
The Ocasek Natatorium (ONAT). This facility is located next to the SWRC and includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, racquetball courts and fitness area. Free to faculty and staff.
Health Benefits and ‘Healthy U’ Wellness Program, 330-972-7090
The University’s Healthy U program helps encourage, support, and empower employees to make healthy lifestyle choices. Our health and wellness initiatives use the expertise and skills of our faculty and students from a variety of academic disciplines, including Sport Science & Wellness Education and the Health Sciences, as well as from our academic support areas. Weight Loss, smoking cessation, exercise, relaxation/stress relief, and diet are some of the areas covered. For other health benefits questions, please contact Benefits Administration.
Health Services, 330-972-7808
Student Health Services is open to all faculty and staff for a $15-per-visit charge. It is located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Suite 260. Services include:
General Primary Health Care
- Evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated illness and injury
- Immunizations / Tuberculin skin testing
- Academically required physical examinations
- Referral assistance for health concerns beyond the scope of the department
Well Women's Clinic
- Annual women's wellness exams including cervical cancer screening and testing for sexually transmitted infections
- Patient information and education about healthy and safe lifestyle practices and contraceptive options
Access in the Workplace/ ADA
The University of Akron is committed to the prevention of disability-based discrimination as defined by state and federal law and to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. The University's policies and procedures strive to increase inclusion and to provide full and equal access to programs, activities, benefits and services of the university. The Office of Employee Relations and the ADA Coordinator work with other campus offices to remove environmental barriers and to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to fully realize their potential and to contribute fully to the work of the University. More.
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