Category: Wellness

Final call for discounted CSA shares

Sept. 11 is the last day to sign up for a discounted membership to a community supported agriculture, or CSA, program.

Explore resources for new parents

To support you as you embark on this exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — journey, we invite you to explore our new parental toolkit.

Aging well: Meeting nutritional needs

Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson on Sept. 9 at noon to learn how to fuel your body for strength, energy and longevity.

How to avoid getting sick during back-to-school season

UF Emerging Pathogens Institute’s Jerne Shapiro is interviewed about the most common illnesses, early warning signs and what you can do to stay healthy.

Discover support for your well-being this semester 

Take time to explore some of the UF-sponsored programs designed to support your well-being throughout the fall semester and beyond.

Explore tools and strategies to age well

Join UF/IFAS FCS Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson for a three-part webinar series designed to empower older adults and caregivers to thrive with age.

Explore back-to-school wellness and financial resources 

As you prepare for a new school year, take time to explore some of the wellness and financial resources available to you and your family as part of the UF community. 

Register for a restoration and renewal webinar

Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Jill Breslawski on July 24 at noon to learn aromatherapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques for calming your mind and body, and discover how to create a sleep-friendly environment that promotes restful and rejuvenating sleep. Click here to register: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/AJlvoDxwSKSzBoJbu9CWSw#/registration

Interested in becoming a wellness partner?

Wellness Partners are representatives from UF and UF Health departments who play a vital role in supporting employee wellness. To be considered, obtain supervisory approval and complete a brief online application. Visit the GatorCare website for more information: https://gatorcare.org/wellness/get-involved/

Sign up for UF’s CSA discount program

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships starting this fall semester for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm. Faculty and staff can visit the UF Worklife website to sign up today.

By joining a CSA, you can support a local farm and receive a box of high-quality produce. Pickup and delivery options are available in multiple Florida counties.