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4 tips for staying active at UAB
Advice from five fellow employees on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.
An infection prevention expert explains how to avoid COVID, flu — and the next pandemicUAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.My Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,500 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,400 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.
Achieve mental clarity through mindfulness meditation this springJoin University Recreation’s spring mindfulness series Jan. 25-April 14 to begin practicing mindfulness strategies to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Questions about the $400 vaccine incentive payments?Get answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 voluntary vaccine incentive.
Study tracks how UAB students’ mental health has been affected by COVID-19 and racismMore than 1,000 students and postdocs participated, revealing high levels of stress and rates of depression across campus. These results have already sparked several new programs and initiatives; anyone can contribute ideas and perspectives following a second seminar Nov. 16.Feeling stuck because of COVID? Try these four R’s to break free.Angela Stowe, Ph.D., director of Student Counseling Services, offers ways to “grow your resiliency and make it stronger.”Turn your October into WALKtober with Employee WellnessEach Wednesday in October, join Walk with Wellness meetings on the UAB Walking Trails. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m.-noon for 15-minute group walk-alongs; start times will be staggered, and social distancing will be enforced.
What are the long-term side effects of COVID vaccines? 3 things to knowMany Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, says Paul Goepfert, M.D., and vaccine experts are confident that there won't be long-term side effects.7 ways to relax on your Wellness DayApril 14 is scheduled as a day off for the academic campus to rejuvenate.
New B Well UAB app now offers resources to employeesOne highlight is an interactive self-care plan that enables users to set goals and track their healthy habits, activities and mood each day.
Caring for patients, Blazers through COVID-19From doctors to chaplains to counselors, UAB employees supported patients, students and each other with compassionate care using telehealth, mental health apps, innovative testing strategies and more.
Blazer-created mental health app puts wellness in student handsB Well UAB helps students easily access resources on mobile devices and build a self-care plan that encourages healthy habits.
Resiliency training gives all students the tools to bounce backBlazers Bounce Back, which has helped thousands of students develop resiliency skills, will be available to all UAB students in Canvas during the spring semester.
Get a discounted rate on personal training certification through URec partnershipThe certification, normally $1,500, is $650 for students and $750 for nonstudents.
Ombuds offers a collaborative approach for resolving conflict at workAt UAB, Alicia Booker helps unpack the meaning in struggle and defuse tension.
Employees finding help for anxiety in myStrength appThis free tool, available to employees and their families through a UAB partnership, lets users practice quick techniques to relieve tension, find calm, create positive thoughts and manage stress.
EACC to increase free sessions to 15 per year beginning Nov. 1The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center will be eligible for up to 15 free counseling sessions and 15 free life-coaching sessions per calendar year, an increase from 12 per year in response to an increase in mental health and wellness needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Savings can buy peace of mind. Here’s how to get helpDepression symptoms are rising during the pandemic, but a new study shows that having a healthy savings account has a protective effect. Free financial counseling from UAB and other employee training resources offer a step-by-step guide to savings success.
Contact AWARE if you need personal health accommodations for campus entryUAB’s AWARE program provides confidential disability-management services when an employee’s job is affected by a physical, mental or emotional impairment.
UAB among state's 'Healthiest Employers'For its commitment to employee health and corporate health programming, UAB was named one of five finalists of the 2019 Healthiest Employers of Alabama, an awards program administered by health-intelligence platform Springbuk.
Distance mental health support expands for students as online instruction continuesNew services include a primary-care mental health team with a licensed psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner for telehealth appointments — all hosted through HIPAA-compliant Zoom.
Take a moment to assess your mental well-beingUAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offer online tools and information to improve mental health, increase resiliency and support friends, family and co-workers who may be struggling.
Distance counseling services available to students during remote instructionUAB’s Student Counseling Services and the Mental Health Ambassadors are creating special resources for students who are struggling to adjust during the current novel coronavirus pandemic.
Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed.D., explains how to take control, whether you are managing colleagues or your kids' fears.
6 ways to stay healthy while keeping your distanceUAB Employee Wellness' Riley Thornton recommends ways to keep it together and move forward while teleworking and limiting face-to-face contact.
Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time. But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph.D., explains, you can take control — and make the most of this historic opportunity.
EACC offering distance counseling, online resources for off-campus employeesAs UAB transitions to remote teaching and work in response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, employees can still access telemental health services at no cost.
Register for Wellscreens nowThis annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness that provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC and UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation employees.
New program to help employees move beyond lossWeekly meetings of the Grief Recovery Method Support Group will begin Feb. 20.
Wednesdays are all about eating wellA semester-long series of free nutritional seminars, lunch-and-learns and cooking demonstrations is designed to help you eat — and live — well.
8 wallet-friendly ways to eat foods that are good and good for youThink eating healthier is too expensive to try? You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank — and there are more benefits than just saving money.
Headlines won’t help you lose weight. Try these experiments instead.Internal and external forces are pushing us all to expand our waistlines. But you can overcome them by making smart choices that work in your life, says UAB health behavior expert Kathryn Kaiser, Ph.D. Here’s how.
myStrength to help employees improve mental, emotional well-beingGet free access to interactive online tools to help manage and overcome everyday struggles.
New outdoor walking trail starts at the School of EducationThe half-mile trail begins at the rear entrance of the Education Building and winds through the Mini Park before looping around Mervyn Sterne Library. Tack on another half-mile with the optional extension around the Campus Green.
Learn more about your mental health at Oct. 10 resource fairThe fair will feature food trucks, giveaways and opportunities to meet with mental health providers from both UAB and the Birmingham area.
Hey professors, don’t cancel that classRequest a guest speaker who can talk to students about behaviors that affect academic achievement and overall health.
Connect via text with a crisis counselor 24/7A new text-based crisis support service debuts this month to help employees and their family members.
Pet's love and affection promotes health and healingJohn 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.
Register for a free health screeningA look into your personal wellness March 12-April 24 will cost you 15 minutes and could earn you cash rewards.