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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TREE TOURS: Nature Walk & Talks

Friday, May 20, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Macbride Hall
Join the Pentacrest Museums for guided strolls on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We'll use the lunch hour once a month on these nature walk & talks for discovery, restoration, mindfulness & movement in this program—designed for you—with resilience and curiosity in mind. Meet outside near the main entrance to Macbride Hall, at the bottom of the stairs on the east side of the building. Rain or shine.  All are welcome (students, staff...
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TREE TOURS: Nature Walk & Talks

Friday, June 17, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Macbride Hall
Join the Pentacrest Museums for guided strolls on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We'll use the lunch hour once a month on these nature walk & talks for discovery, restoration, mindfulness & movement in this program—designed for you—with resilience and curiosity in mind. Meet outside near the main entrance to Macbride Hall, at the bottom of the stairs on the east side of the building. Rain or shine.  All are welcome (students, staff...
TREE TOURS: Nature Walk & Talks promotional image

TREE TOURS: Nature Walk & Talks

Friday, July 22, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Macbride Hall
Join the Pentacrest Museums for guided strolls on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We'll use the lunch hour once a month on these nature walk & talks for discovery, restoration, mindfulness & movement in this program—designed for you—with resilience and curiosity in mind. Meet outside near the main entrance to Macbride Hall, at the bottom of the stairs on the east side of the building. Rain or shine.  All are welcome (students, staff...
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Employee Well-Being News

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Monday, April 11, 2022
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Eating Healthy Around the Globe: Tips and Resources from National Nutrition Month and Featured Recipes from UI Internal Medicine January Grand Rounds

Friday, March 25, 2022
Enhance your healthy eating with a variety of nutritious foods and flavors.

Viewing the Pandemic Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
What can we learn about ourselves from living through a pandemic? Britte Garrett, a therapist from the University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program discusses viewing the pandemic through the lens of trauma.