New year, new PHA

Start the year strong

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

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2024 Working at Iowa

Results showed improvement in 14 out of the 19 questions, with over 94% of respondents stating they understand work expectations.

Review this year's survey results

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Vision open enrollment

Open enrollment for voluntary vision insurance runs through Feb. 28. Plans and rates are found on the vision plan webpage.

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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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News and updates

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Leadership Opportunities: January 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The new year is a time for setting goals and building habits, like improving health and fitness. But what about your strategic fitness? Defined by Rich Horwath in his Harvard Business Review article, The Most Strategic Leaders Excel in 4 Disciplines, strategic fitness is a leader’s ability to learn from and adapt to their environment in order to set direction and create competitive advantage. Read on to build your strategic fitness and flex your leadership muscles!
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.
Jess Berding-Wheat at the Ambulatory Surgery Center

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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Events

Diabetes Prevention Program

Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:00pm to Friday, January 9, 2026 12:00pm
This Diabetes Prevention Program is designed for individuals interested in strategies to eat healthier, become more active and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Employees must meet with a liveWELL health coach to receive a referral.

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
Ashton Cross Country Course
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)