2024 Health and Well-Being Fair
Wednesday, October 16 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 fostered by an environment that promotes healthy and purposeful living for all campus members.
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 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!
2024 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 and information on how to sign up for a 3-week well-being program for faculty and staff. |
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. |
Hills Bank | Hills Bank is a community bank in the Corridor as well as the bank on campus and provider of financial wellness services for the UI community. |
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. |
Pentacrest Museums | The Pentacrest Museums serve to strengthen the vital role of both Museums in the educational, research, and engagement missions of the University enhancing, the campus-wide focus on cultural and environmental richness. |
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 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 Team | 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. |
University Benefits Office | The University of Iowa is a place for great minds to work, grow, and thrive. We offer one of the most competitive, comprehensive benefit packages around, with programs that enhance the health and well-being of faculty, staff, retirees, and students. |
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 Health Care 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 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. |
UI Health Care Bariatric Surgery | A weight-loss surgery program to help you reach your goals along with diet and lifestyle changes for the best surgical outcomes. |
UI Health Care Certified Nurse-Midwives | Provide OBGYN care in pregnancy, postpartum, and gynecological needs. Education program to train Certified Nurse-Midwives. |
University of Iowa Health Care Nurse Midwifery Education Program | Nurse Midwifery Education program through the UI Health Care. |
UI Health Care Trauma Program | The UI Health Care 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 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 Health Care Department of Pharmacy | Provides outpatient pharmacy locations, specialty pharmacy services, and care for patients with established care at the University of Iowa Health Care. TeleNaloxone appointments and education will be available. |
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Dermatology | Our staff provides full medical and surgical services, from general dermatology to specialty services including cosmetic procedures and treatment for serious skin conditions, including all skin types. |
UI Health Care Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Groups | These two groups work to raise awareness of the issues of human trafficking and domestic violence for patients, family members, and staff. They update policies and trainings, raise awareness, and make best practice recommendations. |
University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health | We are committed to helping patients return to what matters most, with compassionate care from an expert multi-disciplinary team, who works together to help patients meet their unique goals. |
Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery | UI Health Care has Iowa's largest team of board-certified urogynecologists. These specialists are experts with intensive training in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders. |
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 UI Health Care | Sponsored by Volunteer Services, The Fourth Floor Salon is a full-service salon offering specialized care to in-patients, staff, pediatric patients, and visitors. |
Wondr Health | Wondr Health is a 100% digital weight management program that focuses on lifestyle behavior changes to meet the needs employees with on-the-go lifestyles and a 24/7 work environment. This program can be done anytime, anywhere. |
Child Care Resource and Referral | Demonstration of new Iowa Child Care Connect dashboards, assistance finding childcare providers, information on IQ4K and community resources. |
UI Health Care Weight Management Clinic | Our clinic serves people who have serious weight issues that threaten their health or their health care or that have a significant negative impact on daily living. We also assist people who have previously had bariatric surgery and experienced inadequate weight loss or weight gain. |
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. Learn more about the 2024 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 few in-person events, most of the foot-traffic was between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The health and well-being fair aims to link UI employees with Iowa's on-campus resources that support their health and well-being. With a variety of departments and entities attending, the long list of vendors shows a focus on holistic well-being, ensuring there's 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, or purpose and meaning in work, we’d love for you to reach out!