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Success Stories

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Supporting Nurse Well-Being Through Connection and Care

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Kara Wakeland, Assistant Nurse Manager and liveWELL Wellness Ambassador expanded efforts to support employees during challenging moments at work.
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Turning Wellness Walks into Campus Adventures

Monday, August 31, 2026
Director of Clinical Services in Pharmacy at Medical Center Down and Wellness Ambassador Dawn Whitehill gets creative with liveWELL's annual summer Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt.
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Campus recreation helps propel physics professor to international track success

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
John Prineas, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, trains seven days a week, alternating between outdoor runs and strength training at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
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Completing the PHA leads UI Health Care employee to health coach, new healthy habits

Thursday, January 2, 2025
The PHA is a short, confidential survey faculty and staff are asked to complete annually in an effort to encourage reflection on their personal and professional well-being. Insights from the PHA drive strategic decisions and ensure resources are allocated to meaningful programs and services.
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Office Olympics boost morale, encourage healthy habits for UI Health Care colleagues

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The goal of the Office Olympics is to keep the activities simple and accessible, ensuring everyone can participate without needing a gym membership or special equipment.
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UI Nurse Makes Small Changes, Sees Big Results

Monday, March 11, 2024
Chris Betts signed up to work with a liveWELL Health Coach and committed to building a healthy lifestyle one small action at a time. It made all the difference.
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The College of Education Shares Gratitude with Candy Grams

Friday, February 23, 2024
The College of Education sent candy grams during National Random Acts of Kindness week to express appreciation and gratitude for their colleagues.
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NICU staff members cultivate wellness through departmental step challenge

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) organized a four-week step challenge to encourage team members to take group walks during breaks and stay active away from work.
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Transforming Health and Well-being: Tami Diebel's Path to Health and Happiness

Monday, May 15, 2023
Discover the inspiring journey of Tami Diebel, Assistant Director at UI College of Law, as she overcomes pandemic-related complacency and takes charge of her health and well-being.
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Health Coaching Impacts Staff Member 10+ Years Later

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
UI Staff Council Member Brett Cloyd made a video to encourage his fellow UI employees to make use of the liveWELL Health Coach Service.
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Melissa Gets Strong with liveWELL and UI Rec Services

Friday, August 19, 2022
Melissa Morley found ways to fit exercise into her busy schedule while working with a liveWELL Health Coach.
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Laura Mantovani's Health Coach Success Story

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Laura Mantovani from Environmental Health and Safety found success with her well-being goals and improved happiness after working with liveWELL Health Coach Jacob Frederick.
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Brooke Zittergruen Finds Success with Healthy Habits

Friday, February 18, 2022
University of Iowa Health Care employee Brooke Zittergruen found motivation to make lifestyle changes after meeting with health coach Melanie Cuchna.
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Family Services: A Caregiving Story

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
When UI faculty member David Iglehart and his siblings realized their parents could no longer live on their own, senior resource specialist Rhonda Halterman helped them understand their options.

Other Articles and News

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MoveWELL Tips: Adjusting with the Seasons

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hear from Erica Blaha, liveWELL Health Coach, on how movement can look different across seasons and how to adjust your goals as the weather changes.
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EatWELL Tips: Healthy Eating On The Go

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Discover how Madison Coyne, liveWELL Registered Dietitian and Health Coach, makes healthy eating realistic with quick, balanced ideas for meals and snacks.
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MoveWELL Tips: Five Minutes Matter

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hear from Erica Blaha, liveWELL Health Coach, as she shares why adding in just five minutes of activity can make a huge difference.

New group coaching series builds confidence, skills for healthy habits

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
LiveWELL launched its new group coaching series, Back to the Basics, this spring with the goal of helping employees build foundational habits in nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being, and sleep.
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MoveWELL Tips: Keep Movement Enjoyable!

Friday, April 18, 2025
Hear from Erica Blaha, liveWELL Health Coach, as she shares simple ways to make enjoyable movement a natural part of your day.
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New mobile app connects UI employees with elder caregiving resources, support

Monday, December 9, 2024
LivWell Seniors has launched a new mobile app, LivWell Connects, to simplify caregiving and quickly connect families with critical resources and support directly from a smartphone.
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Health fair brings campus together to encourage holistic well-being

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Held in the historic UI Field House, employees visited throughout the day to get their flu shot, have their blood pressure checked, indulge in a chair massage, participate in the Mindfulness Labyrinth, and learn about various on- and off-campus services.
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Pilot program provides new parents access to free swaddle, sleep sack

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
University Human Resources' new parent letter now includes a coupon to the University of Iowa Health Care Safety Store, which can be used to receive a free Halo swaddle or sleep sack.

Why We All Need Sunscreen

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dermatologists address popular misconceptions around sunscreen use and provide recommendations to protect your skin.

UI Wellness pilots new tools, expands mental health services in response to workplace data

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Insights from the survey drive strategic decisions and ensure resources are allocated to meaningful programs and services like health coaching, the Emergency Hardship Fund, wellness grants, and personal training.

Thank you for being part of our wellness community. Your stories help shape liveWELL’s next 20 years and inspire others to take their first step. 

Here’s to building a healthier campus together.