2023 Health and Well-Being Fair
Wednesday, November 1 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Who: All University of Iowa Employees (faculty and staff)
Where: UI Field House Main Deck
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.
The UI Strategic Plan 2022-2027 calls upon us to “embed well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture.” When you attend the Health & Well-Being Fair you will learn about campus resources to support your own personal health but also that of your work unit.
What to expect
There are many opportunities to create meaningful connections and boost your well-being at the annual UI Health and Well-Being Fair event. Come and get a free flu shot, health screening, chair massage or walk the Spiritual Services labyrinth. Talk with Rec Services about membership options and Personal Training. Learn about the liveWELL Health Coach service, UI EAP, UI Health Care services, and other well-being programs and across campus.
Bring your University ID with you to swipe in when you enter the fair and participate in activities with tables and receive giveaways and chances to win door prizes!
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2023 Health and Well-Being Fair Vendors
| American Pharmacists Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists | Pharmacy students at the UI College of Pharmacy will provide blood glucose screenings until 10:30 am and cholesterol screenings all day. |
| Department of Health and Human Physiology | Students in the Department of Health and Human Physiology will provide health screenings including blood pressure and muscle strength. |
| Department of Ophthalmology | Expert eye care for the entire family—vision screenings, treatments for complex and rare eye conditions, plus laser vision correction and refractive surgery options as well as on-site contact lens and prescription eyewear services. |
| Horizons Financial Wellness Center | Services include housing counseling and financial literacy programs. Horizon's goal is to improve the financial capability and stability of those seeking services. |
| Institute for Clinical and Translational Science | Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research that will ultimately lead to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation. |
| Iowa Lions Eye Bank | We are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of sight through the recovery, processing and distribution of human ocular tissue for transplantation, research and education. |
| Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team (JCSART) | JCSART has specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free medical forensic exams to victim/survivors of sexual assault. |
| liveWELL and Family Services | liveWELL and Family Services provide a variety of free well-being programs and services to help meet the whole person needs of faculty and staff at the University of Iowa. |
| LivWell Seniors | We should be your first call. Do you have a loved one or friend who may need some senior services, info about local senior communities, home safety evaluations, decluttering, estate planning, and more? |
| Office of Sustainability and the Environment | We challenge and inspire the greater University of Iowa community to solve the grand environmental challenges of the 21st century through transdisciplinary education, research, and service. |
| Office of the Ombudsperson | The Office of the Ombudsperson serves as a campus resource assisting the university community with a problem or concern. |
| Organizational Effectiveness (OE) | OE creates and supports work environments to advance UI goals, where individuals and teams grow and thrive, and organizations excel; specializing in training, development, coaching and consulting. |
| Recreational Services | Recreational Services is has four fitness facilities and many programs including adventure recreation, group fitness classes, personal training, intramural sports, rowing, tennis, and much more. |
| Revitalize U Med Spa & Salon | Revitalize U Med Spa & Salon is the premier destination for aesthetic and salon services in North Liberty, IA. |
| Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, Higher Education Program | The Higher Education Program promotes faculty and staff mental health and well-being through innovative, strengths-focused, and culturally relevant supports, trainings, awards, and services. |
| Spiritual Services | Our chaplains help patients, families and staff cope with the distress of illness or work through supportive listening, religious and non-religious rituals, resources, and programs. |
| The Food Pantry at Iowa | The Food Pantry at Iowa provides free nutritious food and basic necessities for University of Iowa students, graduate and professional students, postdocs, staff, and faculty. |
| Threat Assessment Program | The Threat Assessment Team (TAT) supports campus safety by assessing, monitoring, and providing support for people exhibiting unusual distress, fixated grievances, or troubling behaviors. |
| TIAA | Providing employees the opportunity to meet with a financial professional at no additional cost. Either at your workplace, virtually, or in our local Coralville office. |
| Trans Inclusivity Coalition | We are a multidisciplinary group created to deepen and connect the work happening on campus related to increasing inclusivity efforts for transgender communities. We also maintain a resource website. |
| UI Community HomeCare | Full service infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services provider partnering with local home care companies to provide services throughout the state of Iowa and western Illinois. |
| UI DeGowin Blood Center | The UI DeGowin Blood Center is a hospital-based blood center that collects blood for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital patients. |
| UI EAP | The EAP is a free, confidential resource provided by the University of Iowa to assist employees and their immediate family members or significant others who wish to enhance their health and well-being |
| UI Ergonomics Program | The UI Ergonomics Program strives to provide an efficient and safe work environment for all employees by offering education and prevention programs. |
| UI Health Care Community Outreach and Engagement | UI Health Care Community Outreach and Engagement connects UI Health Care and its faculty, staff, and students with the community by providing STEM education, community health education, and more. |
| UI Optical @ IRL Department of Ophthalmology | Full service optical store including designer frames and the latest technology for lens materials, designs, treatments or coatings for adults and children's eyeglasses. |
| UI Quick Care & Urgent Care Clinics | QuickCare and Urgent Care provides same-day walk-in healthcare services across 7 locations. Depending on the location, we provide lab services, x-ray, splinting, IV therapy, and more. |
| UI SAFE/University of Iowa Student Academy of Audiology | UISAFE encourages healthy hearing habits across the lifespan. We will discuss healthy hearing habits and ways to protect hearing long term. We can also discuss any hearing and listening questions. |
| UIHC Bariatric Surgery | A weight-loss surgery program to help you reach your goals along with diet and lifestyle changes for the best surgical outcomes. |
| UIHC Certified Nurse-Midwives | Provide OBGYN care in pregnancy, postpartum, and gynecological needs. Education program to train Certified Nurse-Midwives. |
| UIHC Trauma Program | The UIHC Trauma Program facilitates evidence-based injury prevention programs and activities which is required under the American College of Surgeons Level 1 Trauma Center site visit criteria. |
| United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties | The United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of community members. |
| University Employee Health Clinic | We will provide regular and high-dose flu vaccines for employees and healthcare volunteers. |
| University Faculty & Staff Disability Services | Centralized leave and disability services supports faculty and staff with leave management and workplace accommodation needs. |
| University of Iowa Addiction and Recovery Collaborative | UI ARC is dedicated to offering care and hope to all people with addiction issues, meeting the special needs of dual diagnosis patients, and providing resources to the general university community. |
| University of Iowa Breast Imaging Department | Come learn more about breast imaging here at the University of Iowa. Our table will include interactive information about self exams, diagnostic exams, as well as a raffle! |
| University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics | Hands-on sugary drink display; information on becoming a patient in the student clinics and information on the pre-doctoral incentive program for UI employees with Delta Dental insurance. |
| University of Iowa Health Care - Orthopedics and Rehabilitation | We provide care for patients with a variety of diseases and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. |
| University of Iowa Health Care Comprehensive Stroke Center | UI Health Care is home to the only comprehensive stroke center in the state of Iowa. Our Stroke Center is recognized as a leader in the treatment and prevention of stroke. |
| University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Department of Pharmacy | Provides outpatient pharmacy locations, specialty pharmacy services, and care for patients with established care at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. TeleNaloxone appointments and education will be available. |
| University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Dermatology | Our staff provides full medical and surgical services, from general dermatology to specialty services including cosmetic procedures, treatment for serious skin conditions, and ethnic skin care. |
| University of Iowa Staff Council | UISC advocates on behalf of UI staff, advises staff on UI administrative policies or initiatives, promotes resources available to staff, and participates in the UI shared governance structure |
| Volunteer Services - Fourth Floor Salon at UIHC | Sponsored by Volunteer Services, The Fourth Floor Salon is a full-service salon offering specialized care to in-patients, staff, pediatric patients, and visitors. |
Help us spread the word!
Do you want to help promote the event to your department? Use our flyer and digital signage to post details about the event in your area.
FAQs
UI Employees in 50% or greater, regular positions may bring their Iowa One Card to the event to obtain a free flu vaccine. Read more details on the 2023 Flu Vaccine Campaign.
The UI College of Pharmacy Academy of Student Pharmacists will be doing blood cholesterol, fasting blood glucose checks, and blood pressure screenings. The fasting blood glucose tests will be offered until 10:30 a.m. and require that no food or drink (besides water) be consumed for 12-hours prior to the test. For all screenings, you will receive your results, will have a brief consult on how to interpret your results, and learn what some recommended next steps may be.
Several vendors will have giveaways and prizes at their tables. Stop by the liveWELL tables for chances to win prizes and wellness points! All employees who check in upon entrance (Bring University ID card to swipe in) and participate in the engagement activities at the event will be eligible to win door prizes such as IMU Hawk Shop gift cards and items. If you win a prize, you will be notified after the event. More information on how to win prizes will be added closer to the event.
UI Cambus Red Route has a stop next to the Field House in front of Rienow Hall. View routes and arrival times for UI Cambus. There are also bike racks available at the UI Field House. Parking will be available at an hourly rate in the Field House ramp or hospital ramp 4 for employees attending the fair.
This event is for UI Employees (Faculty and Staff). Open Enrollment for University Benefits is occurring during this time which is a unique event just for employees. Additionally, to control lines and space we focus this event to employees. Student Wellness offers several smaller Health Expo events around campus each September that are uniquely geared to students. https://studentwellness.uiowa.edu/programs/events
Our vendors at the event are volunteering their time away from their normal workday. They often do not have large staff to cover set-up, full day of tabling with little time for breaks, and tear-down. We want to prioritize the well-being of our event vendors and volunteers as well. At our last in-person event in 2022, most of the foot-traffic was between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The goals of the health and well-being fair are to connect UI employees with resources available to them right here at the University of Iowa to support health and well-being. The long list of vendors who will be attending demonstrates that there is a focus on holistic well-being with a diverse group of departments and entities – there is something for everyone!
The UI Health and Well-Being Fair event focuses on programs internal to the University of Iowa and our campus partners to highlight the depth and breadth of service on campus. Coupled with the desire to have a smaller footprint to allow for more space given the ongoing desire to decrease the spread of illnesses like seasonal influenza and COVID-19, we are not currently inviting additional vendors. If you are from the University of Iowa and would like to participate, email livewell@uiowa.edu. If your department has a focus on learning, professional development, physical health (fitness, nutrition, sleep...), mental and emotional well-being, purpose and meaning in work, or an inclusive culture we’d love for you to reach out!