Category: Wellness

Is the pandemic over? UF epidemiologist weighs in

UF Clinical Associate Professor of Epidemiology Cindy Prins, Ph.D., was interviewed by WMFE to discuss whether the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in May signals the end of the pandemic.

Dependent coverage available through Calm

Did you know you could add up to five dependents — 16 years of age or older — to your Calm subscription?

What you need to know about drug-resistant Shigella infections

To understand more about shigellosis, the Emerging pathogens Institute interviewed Anthony Maurelli, Ph.D.

Register for the Whitney Lab Virtual 5K

The Whitney Laboratory invites you to either walk or run for marine science at its 2023 Virtual 5K.

April webinars to help you sharpen your financial skills

April is Financial Literacy Month, reminding us to invest in our financial health to empower ourselves now and to plan for a better future. In partnership with some of our UF experts on the topic, we’re pleased to offer eight webinars designed to help you improve your fiscal fitness.

Discover strategies for boosting your credit, information on UF savings plans, guidance on budgeting, tips on homebuying and much more.

Keep your identity secure, protect yourself from scams

This month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) held a Slam the Scam Day, where they shared tools to help you recognize Social Security-related scams. Below are SSA and UFIT resources to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from scammers.

COVID vaccines effective against Omicron, say UF biostatisticians

UF biostatisticians conclude in a recent paper that current COVID vaccines are effective against severe infection and disease from the Omicron viral variant.

Parenting in the Age of AI series

The Cade Museum and UF will host a panel discussion on March 28 on how AI could impact children.

MyRx helps you optimize your prescriptions

MyRx, a new UF Health service developed by pharmacists in the UF College of Pharmacy, provides patients with a convenient way to understand their pharmacogenetic test results and improve drug therapy.

Child safety tips for micromobility devices

UF Health pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Jessica McQuerry, MD, has advice that can help protect children who use micromobility devices.