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Wellness Ambassador Spotlight
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Michelle Harris, IT Business Operations
"I believe the most rewarding experience thus far has been seeing the enthusiasm and pure responses from those that have participated. One example of an event we've hosted is Love on Loan, where the SPCA comes out with animals for staff to snuggle up with and destress. The smiles and laughter in the room were truly inspiring to witness at work."
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Featured Wellness Mini Grant
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Wellness Ambassador Maria Tuccori used the funds from her Mini Grant to buy supplies for her department's Coloring and Meditation event where her co-workers could color, chat with each other, and complete a guided mediation session. She also planned a gardening class in which people could learn how to create mini air plant gardens while socializing with each other. Both events aimed to encourage people to create lasting treasures through fun activities!
Read more about the events in the Mini-Grant Report!
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Healthy Holiday Challenge
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It's not too late to sign up for the Healthy Holiday Challenge! This 8-week program encourages participants to cultivate their own wellness through weekly challenges, helpful tips, and supportive tools for adopting healthy behaviors during the holidays.
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This year's challenge will run November 13, 2020 to January 8, 2021. Join the challenge by registering on our website and find out more information from our flyer!
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UC Living Fit Forever is Now Accessible to All Employees!
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UC Living Fit Forever is a UC Davis Medical Center program that offers virtual fitness classes including Bootcamp, Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training Chair Exercises and more! These virtual class recordings are now also available to those on the Davis Campus!
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Access the classes by launching the Campus VPN and selecting the Full Tunnel option to connect. Then, visit the UC Living Fit Forever website* to access the videos to learn a new exercise or get moving. *Videos are best viewed on Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
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Resources for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has created a Resources for Racial Trauma webpage with resources to support our community as we continue to find ways to build and strengthen our diverse culture at UC Davis. |
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UC Davis Resources for COVID-19:
Launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the all-staff “Good Stuff” e-newsletter provides UC Davis Health employees with wellness tips and resources weekly here.
Take good care of yourselves and each other.
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Are your virtual meetings healthy?
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Now that many of our in-person meetings have turned virtual, what is the best way to set these meetings up for success and support our participants’ well-being? Zoom meetings are not experienced the same as in- person meetings and require a re-thinking of how to successfully set up your meetings.
Check out this check list to determine whether your meetings are healthy!
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December is here; soon 2020 will be done. It has been an extraordinary time! During this pandemic, it might be hard to find joy in your current reality, however joy is about how we are within ourselves. So, to be joyful we must take care of our body!
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Read this month's Nutrition Corner article to learn more on how to cook with color in mind and visit Nutrition Services for a full menu of nutrition services
Ask the Dietitian!
Question: I’ve heard that the limonene in lemon peel is good for overall health. Is this true?
Answer: Limonene serves as a natural predator deterrent when the fruit is still on the tree, but once it’s in our bodies, it is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress, and maybe even disease-preventing properties. Read more about limonene on our website!
Submit your question via this ‘ask the dietitian’ survey. If we answer your question, you win a prize! Read all the questions answered by a dietician on our website!
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Seasonal Foods and Recipes
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Asian Quinoa Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli is a great vegetable that goes well in different dishes, even as slaw. This dish is rich in protein, crunchy, and full of color!
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Kale and Wild Rice Salad
Pomegranate is a sweet and delicious fruit that adds antioxidants to your diet! Add this fruit to a salad combined with walnuts and feta cheese.
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Trying to add more whole grains to your meals? Try this chili recipe which is rich in fiber and a warm meal for this season.
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Recommended Apps for November
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Happify is an app that aims to help you reduce stress and build skills for a happy healthy life. After taking a short quiz, Happify provides personalized activities, ranging from guided meditations to reflective writing assignments. The goal of the app is to help you learn life-changing habits.
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Unique Daily Affirmations does exactly what its name implies - it provides you a different affirmation every day! The app aims to help you be successful, keep you joyful, and make positive changes in your life. Through uplifting statements and quotes, you can maintain a positive attitude throughout any hectic day.
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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 new 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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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. Join our Wellness Ambassador channel!
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To create your Slack account, follow the link here and click "Join the UC Davis Slack Team!" Once you've made your account, add the #wellness_ambassadors and #healthyucdavis channels to stay up-to-date on all of our news and health and well-being resources!
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Health Management and Education Classes
As a reminder, Health Management and Education is still fully operational to engage patients, either telephonically or through online learning, in improving their overall health, wellness and self-management skills.
Employees, patients and retirees are welcome to engage with our Health Education team for online classes and ongoing series with multiple different health and nutrition related topics.
If patients cannot connect within an online format or video visit, the educators are happy to reach out and connect with a phone call.
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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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Ergonomics at Home Series
- Got Ergonomic Accessories?: December 2
- Scheduling and Breaks: December 9
- Safety and Health: December 16
10:00-10:30 am
Register for the series
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Gentle Yoga Series
Thursday, December 3
12:10-1:00pm
Register for this session
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Nature Rx Series
12:10-1:00pm
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Stress Management Class
Saturday, December 5
9:00-10:15am
Register for this class presented by Health Management and Education
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Financial Well-Being Workshops
- Financing Higher Education: December 8, 2-3:00pm
- Budgeting, Beyond the Basics: December 15, 12-1:00pm
Register for the workshops
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Mindful Self-Compassion: A Kind, Connected Presence in Challenging Times by Maureen Craig
EVERY Friday until December 18th
12:10-12:50 pm
Register for this ongoing series presented by UC Living Fit Forever
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