UAB Employee Wellness invites you to explore the many ways to make 2026 a Summer of Wellness. Check this page throughout the summer months for upcoming webinars and events for UAB employees, plus online health tools, recipes, wellness challenges, and more!
For more resources to help you on your wellness journey, join the My Health Rewards Program.
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Wellness Events
Employee Wellness Appreciation Month 2026June 2026 (register by May 29)
University Recreation and UAB Employee Wellness are teaming up for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month 2026, with free access to the Campus Recreation Center, My Health Rewards point-earning opportunities and other wellness incentives throughout the month of June. Register for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month by May 29 to take full advantage of this year’s offerings, including…
- Participants who are not current members of the Campus Recreation Center get all-day access to the facilities every Wednesday in June. Non-members who visit the Campus Recreation Center at least three times in June can pay just $1 for their first month of membership.
- Participants who are already members get access to exclusive incentives, including a complimentary 30‑minute personal training consultation and a discounted rate of $60 for a 60‑minute massage.
- Participants with an active My Health Rewards account who visit the Campus Recreation Center at least two times in June will earn 100 points.
- All participants can take advantage of complimentary chair massages Wednesdays in June: June 3 from 3-5 p.m.; June 10 from 4-6 p.m.; June 17 from 4-6 p.m.; June 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Employee Wellness will be onsite in the Campus Rec Center lobby each Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with healthy living handouts, the Wheel of Wellness and prizes and giveaways. My Health Rewards participants will earn 25 points each week they visit the Employee Wellness table.
Register for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month by May 29. Employees who register after May 29 will need to wait up three business days after registering for their access to the Campus Recreation Center to be processed.
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Active Living
Fitness at Home Resources- EACC Virtual Yoga: To take advantage of the benefits of yoga at home or on the go, check out some of the videos from EACC certified yoga instructor Ashley Clarke for a slow-paced yet challenging yoga experience in a judgment-free environment.
- Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work (PDF)
- Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide (PDF): Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Healthy Eating
Employee Wellness Recipe HubVisit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.
Nutrition VideosGet expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.
- Pro Tip for Keeping Fresh Fruit Fresher
- Low Fat vs. Whole Milk Yogurt: Which is Healthier?
- Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth
Healthy Pantry Items- 6 Creative Ways to Enjoy Beans
- Applesauce Waffles (when you're out of milk and eggs)
- 50 Things to Make with Oats
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Park Passport
Nearly 250 UAB employees explored the great outdoors, collecting more than 350 stamps from 135 different parks and outdoor destinations, during the UAB Employee Wellness Park Passport Challenge 2025. Railroad Park and Red Mountain Park were among the most visted locations, but the adventure didn’t stop there. Participants ventured across the U.S. and beyond — from national parks in Montana and Maine to city parks in Boston and Washington D.C., and even the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece.
Scroll through some of the pics from this year's participants in the 2025 Park Passport Challenge slideshow.
Ready to do some exploring of your own? Get started with the Employee Wellness Local Parks Guide featuring some of Birmingham's parks and outdoor destinations, including things to do, upcoming events, pictures and more!
Summer Recipe Spotlight
Try these healthy summer recipes featuring fresh seasonal produce available from famers markets in our areas.





