Health care is not only a visit to the doctor in case of illness. This is a system of measures that includes prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Nowadays, preventive measures are of great importance, since disease prevention is more effective and cheaper than their treatment.
In 2023, the Academy launched a course of lectures for the local community on health care and a healthy lifestyle to improve and promote health and well-being including hygiene, nutrition, family planning, sports, exercise, aging well, and other health and well-being related topics. This also include outreach programmes to displaced and refugee communities local to the institution.
• One of the main aspects of a healthy lifestyle is proper nutrition. It is important to be aware of what we eat, what useful substances are included in our daily diet and how it affects our health. It is also necessary to lead an active lifestyle, do physical exercises and be able to rest.
Open lecture on the topic: "Healthy nutrition is the key to health!" for local community of the Holosiiv district. The lecturer told about what must be in the daily diet, about the benefits of water and gave advice to students on how to eat properly. At the end of the event, the lecturer wished everyone to protect their health, as it is the greatest asset of every person.
The interactive lecture for local community of Khmelnytskyi on the topic: "Healthy and balanced nutrition: what should it be like"
• It has been noticed that modern people are increasingly faced with psychological problems. And that is why it is important to relax, look for positive moments in life and use relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
The Academy hosted the open lecture “My Peace is My Strength” for local community of the Holosiiv district
Webinar “Health Problems of Ukrainians during the War”
Seminar-training “Bullying in social networks. The usage of steroids. Anorexia as a mental disease. Stress” for students of Lyceum № 11 of Khmelnytsky
In 2024, the Academy's health outreach programs were recognized with high awards, including:
IAPM received the highest award of the FISU Healthy Campus Program — Platinum Certificate. The Interregional Academy of Personnel Management has been awarded the highest award of the International University Sports Federation - the Platinum Certificate. FISU Healthy Campus recognizes universities that promote a healthy lifestyle on their campuses in the following areas: physical activity and sports, nutrition, disease prevention, mental and social health, risk behavior, environment, sustainable development and social responsibility, healthy campus management. The entire sports infrastructure of the IAPM is open, thanks to which it is actively used not only by campus residents, but also by the local community of the Holosiiv district.
The Head of the Department of Social and Behavioral Disciplines of the Odessa Institute of the IAPM received gratitude from the Association of Higher School Psychologists of Ukraine.
