Displaying items by tag: employee wellness

Two new awards will be introduced this year to recognize and encourage students and professionals in the community who have devised new approaches to promote healthy environments within Alabama.

Published in Campus News

A new text-based crisis support service debuts this month to help employees and their family members.

Published in Be Healthy

John Bassler, a statistician in the School of Public Health, shares the positive benefits his German shepherd Sparto can bring to the humans in its life. More than 700 photos were submitted to the UAB Employee Wellness Cutest Pet photo contest for employees — and the votes are in.    

Published in Be Healthy

Anna Threadcraft, director of Employee Wellness, is UAB’s Employee of the Month for July.

Published in Awards & Honors

UAB racked up points in 10 events and sparked a new rivalry with this year's winner, BBVA Compass.

Published in Arts & Recreation

Sign up by March 20 to “Win As One” when the annual Birmingham Corporate Challenge returns to Railroad Park April 13. This year, UAB and UAB Medicine employees will compete as one team for the first time against teams from more than 25 area corporations.

Published in Arts & Recreation

A look into your personal wellness March 12-April 24 will cost you 15 minutes and could earn you cash rewards.

Published in Be Healthy

Earn up to $350 for healthy behaviors throughout the year through this newly improved program.

Published in Benefits & Policies

If you're already cheating on your New Year's weight-loss resolutions, Scale Back Alabama can help keep you honest. The statewide initiative kicks off with weigh-ins next week

Published in Be Healthy
A new community springs up on unused land, with just some tools, water and a chance to garden for the first timeRead More
Published in Get Involved

Social wellness game helps teams of up to six members stay accountable, have fun as they embark on lifestyle changes

Published in Be Healthy
UAB employees shed more than 5,500 pounds in 2012 Scale Back competition as many embraced healthier lifestyles, eating habits
Published in Get Involved
UAB Wellness’ Green Screens initiative cited as an example of giving employees power to improve their health
Published in Be Healthy
Wellness continues to develop and implement innovative, effective programs that promote physical activity at work
Published in Be Healthy

As a group, the 16 OPR and Comprehensive Cancer Center Scale Back contestants lost a total 227 pounds

Published in Get Involved

More than 1,200 employees compete in Scale Back, and resources to help you in your quest are plentiful at UAB.

Published in Get Involved

Scale Back Alabama is a 10-week statewide weight loss contest and UAB is taking part.

Published in Get Involved

Lauren Whitt joined UAB in January to direct the Employee Wellness program.

Published in Be Healthy

The Farm Stand will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for employees, students, patients and passers-by all summer long.

Published in Be Healthy
The UAB Human Resources Department has hired Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., to head the new UAB Employee Wellness program.
Published in Staff Appointments
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