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

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Work and Life Support

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Short-Term Counseling

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Workplace Safety

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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

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5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
Ashton Cross Country Course
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...
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Summer Food Demonstrations

Online/Virtual
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Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt

Campus, online/virtual

Stories

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New mobile app connects UI employees with elder caregiving resources, support

Monday, December 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
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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Office Olympics boost morale, encourage healthy habits for UI Health Care colleagues

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Elizabeth Ireland
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.