Well-being at The University of Iowa is fostered by an environment that promotes healthy and purposeful living for all campus members. When employees feel well, they bring their best and true selves to work.

Healthy Behaviors

Learn about your well-being and get support for small steps that work for your lifestyle. 

Work and Life Support

Explore resources to support your family and financial well-being.

Short-Term Counseling

Meet with a licensed mental health counselor. There's no reason too small.

Workplace Safety

Access education programs and assessments to stay safe at work.

Get Started

Understand your current well-being.

Stay up to date on programs and services.

Download the program guide.

Explore resources anytime.

Iowa's Commitment to Well-Being

One of The University of Iowa's strategic plan priorities is holistic well-being and success. To accomplish this goal, the university plans to embed well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture to better support students, faculty, and staff. University Human Resources strives to provide resources for faculty and staff to support them throughout their relationship with the university.

Events

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, September 1, 2025 (all day)
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Summer Food Demonstrations

Online/Virtual
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Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt

Campus, online/virtual

Stories

liveWELL to celebrate health care workers during UI Health Care Week

Friday, April 26, 2024
UI Health Care Week May 12-18 celebrates the important contributions of health care workers at Iowa.
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Teams record over 2M active minutes during 10-week challenge

Friday, March 22, 2024
Employees throughout the University of Iowa formed teams to help boost their physical activity and compete in the Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge.