Category: Wellness

Learn how to build a self-care routine with Calm

Beginning Sept. 30, Calm members can participate in a three-week program designed to establish a flexible and supportive self-care routine.

Protect yourself and others, schedule your flu shot today

Getting the flu shot can go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones and the greater UF community healthy. The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) offers a variety of appointment times and locations and adds new options frequently. If you don’t live in Gainesville, you are encouraged to visit your local pharmacy or contact your health care provider to schedule a flu shot.

Faculty, staff and students can visit the SHCC website to view available vaccine locations and to schedule an online appointment. Be sure to bring your UFID and insurance card to your appointment.

Effective wellness and work-lifebalance strategies

Join WeightWatchers experts on Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. to learn helpful tips for meal planning, time-efficient physical activity and making sustainable changes.

Packing lunch? Don’t pack a foodborne illness

Explore these tips for packing a safe lunch from UF/IFAS Extension Agent Maria Portelos-Rometo, Ph.D.

Explore opportunities to save with GatorPerks

As you settle back into the fall semester, we invite you to explore and take advantage of the various local and nationwide discounts available to you and your family through the GatorPerks program.

Sign up for a discounted CSA membership

UFHR Communications & Worklife is offering a limited number of discounted memberships to area community supported agriculture, or CSA, programs.

Discover support for your well-being this semester

The fall semester is an exciting time filled with new routines as well as stressors that can affect our health and overall well-being. We hope you’ll take time to explore some of the UF-sponsored programs designed to support your well-being throughout this semester and beyond.