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Wellness Ambassador Spotlight
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Yevgeniy Gnedash, VetMed Surgical and Radiological Sciences
"Wellness to me, means a healthy state of contentment and to be in a state of equilibrium. Wellness is having the tools to turn negative situations into positive ones, to have the resources to grow and to pursue passions in life."
Read more about Yevgeniy on our newest blog post.
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Featured Wellness Mini Grant
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Signe Wetteland from Continuing and Professional Education used the funds from their Mini-Grant to hold a Walking Challenge. They created a map and "people" that symbolized their progress through the challenges!
Read more about their Mini-Grant in the Mini-Grant Report!
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Healthy Department Certification Applications are 0pen!
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The Healthy Department Certification is designed to highlight those departments that are making strides toward practicing and promoting health and well-being in the workplace. The application focuses on eight areas of well-being and aims to start a conversation on where your department is doing well as well as highlight areas that have room for improvement. Completion of the Certification within the last 3 years is a pre-requisite for applying for a Wellness Ambassador Mini Grant.
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More information and a preview of questions can be found on our webpage here. The Certification can be completed through this Qualtrics link by Wednesday, September 22nd.
Not sure when you last completed the certification? Check this document!
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New Event Series: Navigating Change
This summer is a time of change in our work and personal lives. How we deal with the transitions we find ourselves in, can make a big difference in our well-being. Please join us for a three session series designed with information and experiential exercises to help you develop skills to support you in navigating the changes in your life.
Every other Monday:
July 12th, July 26th, August 9th
12:10-12:45pm
Register for this series
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Financial Well-being Workshop series!
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Join us for a Financial Well-being Series offered monthly from July through November 2021 presented by University Credit Union!
Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
12:10-1pm
- Financial First Aid
- Becoming a Home Owner
- Basics of Personal Finance
- Building your First Budget
- Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports
Visit the webpage for more information and to register.
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WakeBreak and UCLFF YouTube Videos
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 Need a stretch break or a little muscle wake-up? Improve your overall health and well-being with short 4- to 15-minute guided stretching videos with the Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak program. Led by UC Living Fit Forever trainers, this program intends to reduce workplace injury and missed days at work for all staff, faculty and students.
Check out the WakeBreak videos on the Healthy UC Davis YouTube channel and be sure to hit the “like” button and subscribe for new content updates.
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Summer is here and the sun is shining bright! Vitamin D, or the Sunshine Vitamin, is produced in your skin in response to sunlight. It is an important nutrient that promotes calcium absorption and can help support bone health, heart health, immune function, muscle function, including nervous system function. |
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To find out more, read this month's Nutrition Corner article and visit Nutrition Services for a full menu of nutrition services!
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Seasonal Foods and Recipes
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Honey Soy Salmon
This irresistibly sweet and savory salmon deserves a spot on your table this week!
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UC Wellness Challenge Tool Kit
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Wellness challenges can help employees develop healthy lifestyle habits and reduce health risks. Check out the Wellness Challenge Tool kit which has some great tips on how develop your own wellness challenges in your departments.
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Want to spread the Wellness Ambassador word?
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Each month we 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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Smoke Free Support Group presented by Health Management and Education
Friday, July 9th
3:30-4:30 pm
More Info
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Financial Well-being Series: Financial First-Aid presented by University Credit Union and SFHWB
Tuesday, July 20th
12:10-1:00 pm
Register for this session
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Strategies to Quit Tobacco presented by Health Management and Education
Tuesday, July 20th
5-6:15pm
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Stress Management presented by Health Management and Education
Thursday, August 5th
5-6:15pm
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8 Weeks to a Healthier You presented by Health Management and Education
Thursday, August 5th
5:00-6:15pm
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Financial Well-being Series: Becoming a Homeowner presented by University Credit Union and SFHWB
Tuesday, August 17th
12:10-1:00 pm
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Stay tuned for more events launching in summer! Check out our calendar of events for the latest details!
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