Category: Wellness

Sign up for a weight or diabetes management program

The State of Florida’s Department of Management Services will accept applications for the weight and diabetes management programs Oct. 28⁠–Nov. 17.

Save the date for the 2024 Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at 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. 14 and runs through Nov. 1. 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.

Offering support to our UF community in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Whether you help by raising awareness, volunteering or donating, your support will positively impact those affected by the storm.

Take advantage of free fitness classes for faculty and staff

From cycling to yoga and Zumba, classes are held in-person and are open to all fitness levels at no cost throughout the semester.

Post-storm recovery: Resources and assistance for the UF community

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left many Florida communities, including members of the UF community, in need of support. From housing repair assistance to mental health services and more, explore our list of UF, local, state and national resources to help you navigate recovery.

Final call for discounted CSA shares

Sept. 25 is the last day to sign up for a discounted membership to a community supported agriculture, or CSA, program.

Step into the spooky season with new walking challenge

Visit haunted castles around Eastern Europe and learn Halloween trivia in GatorCare’s Transylvania Trot walking challenge.

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.