Category: Wellness

Mental health within the Hispanic-American community

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we joined UF EAP counselor Dr. Massiel Snow to discuss mental health issues within the Hispanic-American community.

Budgeting and saving to reach your financial goals

As part of National Savings Day, explore our Financial Literacy Workshop Series and GatorPerks discounts available to UF faculty and staff.

Explore resources to support your mental health

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to explore upcoming event and resources designed to support your and your family’s mental well-being.

Campus conditioning starts Oct. 11

Join Chloe Campbell at notable UF locations for an outdoor conditioning class that can be scaled to any fitness level.

Demystifying mental illness

Register for a mental health awareness workshop, hosted by ComPsychs on Oct. 10 at noon.

Save the date for the annual Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Evans Champions Club in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff. Get your benefits questions answered and enter for a chance to win a giveaway from one of our sponsors!

Benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 16 and runs through Nov. 3. Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit selections for the next plan year. Make sure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date in ONE.UF and People First to avoid missing important communications.

UF EAP adds two on-campus counselors for faculty and staff

UF’s Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, has added two on-campus counselors who will be available for free in-person therapy appointments beginning in October. UF employees — including faculty, staff, graduate assistants, non-student OPS employees, housestaff, residents and postdoc associates — may schedule an appointment via the UF EAP website.

Sign up for the Sweet and Salty wellness challenge

Join GatorCare’s three-week, email-based nutrition challenge to track your salt and sugar intake and learn how to make healthy swaps.

Why the F.D.A. took so long to tackle a disputed cold remedy

Pharmacists affiliated with UF have spent decades nudging the agency to pull a decongestant from over-the-counter medicines (New York Times).

Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available

The Centers for Disease, Control and Prevention, or CDC, has released updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance, recommending everyone six months and older get an updated vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of the illness this fall and winter.