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Two dogs wearing UAB gear and beads sit on the grass next to the Hill University Center
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

This month, UAB Employee Wellness is spotlighting the impact pets have on our mental health — including those experiencing seasonal mood shifts — by bringing back its UAB’s Cutest Pet Contest. UAB employees are invited to submit pictures of pets now through Nov. 14.

A dog, seen from up close with a fish-eye lens, looks into the camera
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC may choose voluntary benefits during the annual open enrollment Oct. 18- Nov. 4. These programs are voluntary and paid for by employees and can be canceled at any time.

Illustration shows a sample medical bill in the center with a credit card, cash, and pill bottles surrounding it
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Nationwide, costs continue to rise, and UAB is working to balance the impact of these costs on its employees and the organization. Here are some things you can do to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Open Enrollment for Employee Benefits Oct. 18-Nov. 4
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

For UAB to remain competitive in the market, stay in line with national benchmarks and keep costs down as much as possible for all employees, there will be medical plan design changes for 2025.

Illustration shows multi-colored silhouettes of professionally dressed people, including two people in wheelchairs
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Human Resources’ AWARE Disability Management Program is providing opportunities for employees to learn to recognize and engage with individuals with disabilities at UAB.

A woman tries on glasses at a vision center in this stock photo
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB offers vision benefits, and eligible employees of UAB, UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital Management LLC will have the option to choose or decline that coverage during the open enrollment for benefits Oct. 18-Nov. 4.

In the Know • Published more than a year ago

The fair will feature popsicles, a Hand in Paw service dog, giveaways and opportunities to meet with mental health providers and human service agencies from UAB and the Birmingham area.

A health care professional performs dental cleaning
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB will offer dental insurance during the annual open enrollment for benefits, and eligible employees must choose or decline that coverage between 7 a.m. Oct. 18 and 5 p.m. Nov. 4

Members of the Blaze Leadership Academy stand and sit around a large conference room table with UAB President Ray Watts at the center of the group
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

The latest cohort selected for the Blaze Leadership Academy includes 20 faculty and staff from across campus.

5 Things to Know About Open Enrollment
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Stay tuned to the UAB Reporter as UAB begins rolling out open enrollment information to provide benefit-eligible employees time to review upcoming changes and make informed decisions. Open enrollment begins 7 a.m. Oct. 18 and concludes 5 p.m. Nov. 4.

Healthy Aging Tips from UAB Employee Wellness for National Healthy Aging Month
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

To mark National Healthy Aging Month, UAB Employee Wellness offers these tips on aging gracefully.

Large letters that spell U A B sit on the sidewalk outside the Hill University Center on UAB's campus
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

UAB employees who want to ensure their financial security in their golden years can take advantage of services provided by the UAB Benefits Office and UAB’s retirement providers, including retirement counseling and investment support for mandatory and voluntary retirement plans. If you are contacted by other vendors claiming to be authorized, do not give out your personal information. 

In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Two Tuesdays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, will be designated as paid holidays to enable UAB and UAB Medicine employees additional time to spend with their families and friends.

A student wearing a green sweatshirt types on a laptop, seen from above, with a green folder with UAB logo next to the computer
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Learn 5 steps to writing emails that work in this 30-minute session at 11 a.m. July 15. 

Jaykease Rosales
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Through an internship with UAB HR Talent Acquisition, Birmingham City Schools student Jaykease Rosales gained skills and experience and proved to be a strong asset to UAB’s employee recruitment and retention efforts.

A laptop on a green background shows an employee photo and obscured data in this illustration
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Eligible employees in Workgroup A will complete self-evaluations in the UAB Perform App and faculty evaluations will be uploaded into the app. Managers must have conversations with employees and complete evaluations by Sept. 30.

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.

A finger enters information on a UAB VOIP phone
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Find out how this confidential information can help you in the event of an illness, hospitalization or other emergency situation.

UAB VIP award logo with multicolored bars forming a shield shape and a UAB logo in the center
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

John Huffstutler, Nancy Parsons and Angel Simmons are the second-quarter 2024 honorees of the UAB Values in Action Program. Nominations for third-quarter 2024 honorees are open through July 11.

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. 

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