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Wellness Ambassador Profile
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Featured Wellness Mini-Grant
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UC Davis Yellow Cluster
Wellness Ambassador Cydney Louis used the Yellow Cluster's mini-grant funds to create a health and wellness rental program, stocked with items such as yoga mats, resistance bands, and more!
Read more
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Mondavi Discount!
$10 tickets (limit 2)!
Every month, SFHWB and Mondavi offer discounted tickets for staff and faculty.
Alexander String Quartet with Joyce Yang
Jackson Hall
Sunday, June 2nd at 2 p.m.
Promo valid May 1 - June 1: JOYCE19
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Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
It's National Mental Health Awareness Month! Throughout May, explore new methods to incorporate mental health practices while on the job, such as healthy break activities. Meditate at your desk, talk a walk outside, create a healthy snack group with co-workers, and more!
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Activities such as these can induce feelings of calmness, relaxation, or increased energy, helping you maintain your focus and productivity while at work by improving your mental well-being!
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May is Bike Month!
Sign yourself and your family up for May is Bike Month! Through this website, you can log miles, participate in challenges with your friends and earn prizes, all while enjoying planet-friendly, active transportation!
For more information on May is Bike Month festivities, visit Cool Davis.
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Looking for department incentives?
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Consider UC Davis Farmers Market vouchers! The market is held during Fall and Spring quarters, on Wednesdays beginning the first Wednesday of each quarter. Market time is 11am – 1:30pm on the West Quad, Davis campus. Vouchers are available for Spring 2019 and are $2 each. These expire after the last market on June 5, 2019, so order now! Valid only at the UC Davis market.
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Free Counseling through ASAP
The Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP), offers free individual counseling and referrals for those experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and other concerns. To make an appointment, see their contact information here.
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For other mental health resources, please visit the Healthy UC Davis Open Access web page.
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Reigniting the Spirit of Caring
Register for this 3-day course and reconnect with the core purpose of your work--caring for people who need your compassion and help.
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May course dates:
Tuesday, May 28th through Thursday, May 30th
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MIND Institute
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This course is open to all UC Davis Health employees and is available for C.E. credits. For information on additional course dates and registration, see the web page here.
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It's UC Davis Safety Month!
"At Safety Services, we want everyone to think safe, act safe and be safe, and the following four weeks address a range of risks for which we can prepare, whether you work in a lab, a cubicle or alongside a river in Rwanda."
Explore the upcoming Safety Month events & activities here!
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Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? This group-based Diabetes Prevention Program includes 22 sessions during a 1-year period.
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Goals are to achieve and maintain a 7% weight loss with healthy eating and an active lifestyle. The program can reduce your chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58% if you're under age 60 and 71% is you're age 60 or older.
The program begins Thursday, June 27th. More information about the program and the sign-up link can be found on this flyer.
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June2019
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Join the UC Davis Slack Team!
Slack is an online communication tool that allows teams to collaborate in real-time via public or private chat channels. With Slack you can:
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- Access public channels used by UC Davis faculty, staff, and students to engage in campus-wide conversations and collaborations.
- Engage on private channels that allow you to work within your team. These chats will only be accessible to your team members.
- Share images, files, or any resources with other Slack members, publicly or privately.
To create your Slack account, follow the link here and click "Join the UC Davis Slack Team!" Once you've made your account, add "#wellness_ambassadors" as one of your channels to stay up-to-date on all of our news!
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Aggie Air
In partnership with CSU San Marcos, UC Davis is piloting a tobacco use tracking tool called Aggie Air. This online tool aims to collect real-time data about tobacco waste and use trends around campus, including e-cigarettes, vapes and JUULs. AggieAir.org is simple to use and those that participate will be eligible for a weekly drawing to win prizes, including gift cards!
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For more information on the UC Smoke and Tobacco Free policy, visit breathefree.ucdavis.edu. Help us keep UC Davis clean!
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Enroll in UC Living Fit Forever
UC Living Fit Forever offers a variety of fitness classes every day of the week, all completely free! For a list of classes, please check out the weekly schedule. Class locations will be shared with members upon enrollment, but will be held mainly at ACC Ellison Building and Davis 1 Suite 1300 on Stockton and X Street in Sacramento.
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To enroll, please email the completed medical clearance and liability waiver to hs-uclivingfitforever@ucdavis.edu. Every new member receives a free yoga mat upon attending their first class!
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Health Management and Education 2019 Classes
Check out the HME 2019 classes! Health Management and Education is located in Sacramento, but the provided link can also help you locate health-centered classes in cities nearest to you, including Davis, Folsom, Roseville, & more! Whether you're looking to participate in a new exercise class, searching for workshops on healthy lifestyles, or just curious about what is being offered this year, be sure to check out the calendar of classes here.
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Recommended Apps: Improve Your Mental Health
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 Moodpath is a top-rated app to help you assess and improve your mental health by following guided reflection exercises. In the app, users can answer daily questions about their emotional and physical well-being, and based on their answers, the app will generate a biweekly health assessment, which can be shared with the users' health professionals. Moodpath also provides various mindfulness techniques and therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological exercises, which can help improve overall mental health. |
 Calm is the #1 rated app for meditation and sleep therapy. With in-app guided meditation, users can manage their anxiety and reduce their stress. Access sleep stories to help you unwind and fall into a deep sleep at night. When stress translates into physical tension, use one of the 10-minute mindful movement videos to release tension in your body and recharge your mind. Lastly, enjoy access to various Calm playlists that can help you focus, relax, or sleep with an array of nature sounds, white noise, instrumental compositions, and much more.
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It’s not uncommon for many of us to use our phone, watch television, read or just not pay attention while we eat a meal. This behavior can lead to mindless eating, or the lack of awareness of eating and of the food we consume.
Mindful eating, on the other hand, consists of fully acknowledging the food we eat and bringing all of our senses into the meal. This includes listening to body sensations, thoughts and feelings that we have while preparing and eating food. By being totally aware, we are more likely to make healthier food choices that support our well-being.
More information and mindful eating tips |
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Did you know that the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being program offers Nutrition Services?
Ask the Dietitian! Submit your question via this ‘ask the dietitian’ survey. If we answer your question, you win a prize.
This month's question
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Our Mindful Moment section brings you tips and resources to support your mindfulness meditation practice.
Mindfulness for Mental Health
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, take a few moments to read this article from the University of Minnesota about how to incorporate mindful practices into your life to improve your mental health.
Check in With Yourself
Use the 2 Minute Mind Check Survey to assess where you stand with your mental health and explore various helpful resources.
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Each month we'll feature events that could help contribute to one or more of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Use the Dimensions of Wellness legend above to view which events align with which dimensions.
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MedEd Yoga
Monday - Thursday, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Education Building, 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA
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