New year, new PHA

Start the year strong

By completing your Personal Health Assessment (PHA) in January, you're eligible to win extra incentives and take the first step toward a healthier you.

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Live Healthy Iowa

Join your coworkers in a 10-week wellness challenge, where you can track activity, compete with others, and boost your overall health.

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24/7 crisis support

Your well-being is our priority: The UI Support and Crisis Line offers 24/7 mental health support for all Hawkeyes.

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Elder caregiving resources

Elder care can be challenging, so we partner with LivWell Seniors to provide employees expert support and peace of mind.

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News and updates

Keegan Wells, RN, BSN

Third-generation nurse thrives within 'culture of support'

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
UI Health Care
As a telemetry nurse, Wells and his unit are responsible for monitoring heart rhythms and oxygen levels using sensors that collect data and transmit it back to equipment that can read it. At UI Health Care, he's experienced strong leadership and teammates who care about each other.
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Completing the PHA leads UI Health Care employee to health coach, new healthy habits

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Elizabeth Ireland
The PHA is a short, confidential survey faculty and staff are asked to complete annually in an effort to encourage reflection on their personal and professional well-being. Insights from the PHA drive strategic decisions and ensure resources are allocated to meaningful programs and services.
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New mobile app connects UI employees with elder caregiving resources, support

Monday, December 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
LivWell Seniors has launched a new mobile app, LivWell Connects, to simplify caregiving and quickly connect families with critical resources and support directly from a smartphone.
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Leadership Opportunities: December 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
It only takes a moment to reflect on your team’s accomplishments and contributions from the past year; however, taking the time to recognize and acknowledge individuals and teams can dramatically impact team culture. Explore the opportunities below to celebrate outstanding work on campus.
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Office Olympics boost morale, encourage healthy habits for UI Health Care colleagues

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
The goal of the Office Olympics is to keep the activities simple and accessible, ensuring everyone can participate without needing a gym membership or special equipment.
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Events

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, January 20, 2025 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, May 26, 2025 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Friday, July 4, 2025 (all day)
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5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
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Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History. Registration is required + free. Sign up link is here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3RaoXgJhPGcbDTw

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, September 1, 2025 (all day)