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Hands hold 3D printed letters spelling U-A-B in front of flowers on the Campus Green
In the Know • Published 34 days ago

My Health Rewards, the UAB Employee Wellness incentive program that rewards participants for healthy behaviors, is now open for enrollment for 2026.

An employee smiles during a volunteer cleanup in the Birmingham community
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

In 2024, more than 6,400 employees activated their My Health Rewards account — 1,200 more activations than in 2023. Of those, 3,935 participants logged enough healthy behaviors last year to receive a payout of $50 or more. That trend has continued since the 2025 program launched earlier this year.

My Health Rewards
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

My Health Rewards, the UAB Employee Wellness incentive program that rewards participants for healthy behaviors, launched this month with a new look, new platform and more point-earning opportunities.

UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program logo
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Completing mental health training is a great way for staff, faculty and students at UAB and UAB Medicine to share a culture of care and thriving. The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program, recently introduced a new learning track to its lineup.

Waterfall at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham, seen through trees
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

The new initiative from UAB Employee Wellness encourages Blazers to stay active by visiting local green spaces in July and August 2024. Participants who visit three or more by the end of August will be entered to win one of three prize baskets.

Large white letters that read U A B are on the sidewalk outside the Hill University Center with the Campus Rec Center visible behind
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB kicks off its annual Summer of Wellness initiative June 1. This year, employees can get free access to the Campus Recreation Center throughout the entire month. Online registration is required to access the facility, as well as access to additional health and wellness opportunities including rewards for checking in throughout the month. 

Closeup of an employee's feet wearing green running shoes that say Blazers across the heel
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Participants can now earn double the points for physical activity. This past year, more than 5,200 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,900 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.

Research & Innovation • Published more than a year ago

UAB researcher David Vance, Ph.D., has helped prove that boosting cognitive reserve can protect your brain as it ages. Here’s how you can leverage your UAB benefits to make it happen.

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