Well-being at the University of Iowa is a process focused on life-long learning that promotes and sustains optimal health, personal connectedness, meaningful experiences, and a purposeful life. When employees have a high sense of well-being, they are better able to bring their best and authentic selves to work, be physically and mentally prepared to show up, communicate well, and serve the university's missions. liveWELL, the Employee Assistance Program, Family Services and their many partners address every facet of well-being:
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Financial Well-Being

Browse financial well-being resources, or take a closer look at retirement planning, employee discounts, or flexible spending accounts.

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Physical Health

Look to free health coaching for personalized guidance, or enjoy subsidized memberships at state-of-the-art recreation facilities.

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Workplace Wellness

Visit the Well-Being Toolbox, win grant funding, nominate Wellness Heroes, cope with crisis or manage challenges facing supervisors.

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Family & Relationships

Find resources for child care and elder care, confront alcohol and substance abuse, or get confidential help with family concerns.

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Emotional Support

Talk to us about free, short-term counseling, or find info about depression and anxiety, stress management, or grief and loss.

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Resilience Resources

Learn to develop skills for self-care, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and more, or boost your resilience through healthy sleep.

Employee Well-Being Events

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Wintertime Tree Tour

Friday, February 24, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Macbride Hall
Join the Pentacrest Museums for this special, one-time-only, wintertime edition of our popular Tree Tour program. On this guided stroll around the Pentacrest, we'll feature the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our campus trees. We'll use the lunch hour for discovery, restoration, mindfulness, & movement. Together, we'll stay connected with nature and each other even during the coldest time of the year—it's possible, we promise! Meet outside near the main entrance to...
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Employee Well-Being News

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Exploring the Exhibits: Why Museums are Good for Well-Being

Friday, January 27, 2023
Read how museums are good for well-being in this Q&A article with Carolina Kaufman, M.Ed., Director of Education and Engagement Programs at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums. Learn ways you and your family, friends, or work group can get involved with our historical campus museums.
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In Need of a Wellness Check? There Is No Reason Too Small to Meet with UI EAP

Friday, January 20, 2023
The UI Employee Assistance Program supports employees with any issue an employee wants to address. There is no reason too small to visit the UI Employee Assistance Program (UI EAP.) Your well-being matters. Take time to check in with yourself. Learn more about reasons to visit UI EAP and what to expect during your visits.
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Culture of Well-Being Achievement 2022 

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Congratulations to UI organizational leaders and wellness teams who have inspired their employees to engage in well-being by taking their Personal Health Assessment in 2022!