Explore upcoming webinars to boost your health and wellness
In recognition of Employee Wellness Month, we’ve put together a series of webinars in collaboration with our UF partners to help you boost your health and overall well-being. Learn how to grow healthy food at home, integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, create a comfortable workstation and more.
Read on to explore upcoming webinars and register today!
It’s all about the food: Living well with diabetes | June 5, noon
Hosted by UF Health Jax Wellness Manager Jon Vredenburg, this webinar is designed to help individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes understand how food choices affect blood sugar levels. Participants will learn practical strategies for meal planning, portion control, and reading food labels to support better blood glucose management and overall well-being.
Journaling for mental health | June 10, noon
Journaling is a powerful tool for maintaining good mental health—helping to manage stress, track personal growth and identify patterns in behavior. Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agent Samantha Kennedy to learn how to get started.
Enhance your workspace with ergonomics | June 24, noon
Establishing good office ergonomics can help enhance the quality of our work while maintaining our well-being. Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey to learn how to create a comfortable workstation to help reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity.
Gardening with native plants | June 26, noon
Gardening is a great way to improve physical fitness, foster creativity and nurture your mental health. Join UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent Amanda Marek to discover the benefits of gardening with native plants and how to get started.
Introduction to mindfulness | June 30, noon
Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary MacMichael and Patrick Zayas to learn how to cultivate awareness, manage stress and improve well-being by integrating mindfulness into daily routines.
Local wonders 101: RecSports adventure toolkit | July 3, noon
From day trips to extended adventures, discover local outdoor gems with UF RecSports and learn the basics for choosing your location, activity and gear.
DIY home hydroponics | July 17, noon
Grocery prices getting you down? Join UF/IFAS Urban & Residential Horticulture Agent Jeremy Rhoden to learn how to grow your own healthy food at home using hydroponics.
Restoration and Renewal | July 24, noon
Join Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Jill Breslawski 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.
Discover more wellness webinars and resources—explore UFHR’s Employee Wellness Series website and visit the Get Healthy section of the UF Worklife website.