Take Action for Your Health

Use this page to explore activities you can do to learn more about or improve your health.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for an opportunity to earn liveWELL points!

Take your 2025 PHA

Completing your PHA is the first step to understanding your well-being and finding resources at Iowa to help you feel your best.

Schedule a Virtual Meeting with a Health Coach

Schedule a meeting with one of liveWELL's health coaches to get personalized guidance for your wellness goals.

Schedule a Virtual Meeting with a Counselor

Connect with a counselor through the Employee Assistance Program for convenient, confidential support and guidance.

Schedule a Health Test

The University of Iowa Health Testing Services offers fitness assessments, including aerobic fitness, body composition, and resting metabolic rate tests.

Explore the EatWELL Cookbook

The EatWELL Cookbook is filled with nutrition guidance and recipes designed to fuel your day.

Schedule Your Flu Shot

Getting vaccinated protects you and those around you, lowers your risk of severe illness, and helps keep the campus community healthy.

Meet with a Financial Well-Being Coach

Hills Bank provides financial well-being services for UI students, faculty, and staff, including webinars, online resources, and one-on-one coaching.

Donate at the DeGowin Blood Center

Give the gift of life by donating at the DeGowin Blood Center. Your donation helps patients in need and supports your community’s health.

Explore the Group Fitness Class Schedule

Recreational Services group fitness classes are offered in person and virtually to help you move together in a motivating environment.

Donate to the Iowa Food Pantry

Donating to the Food Pantry is a simple way to make a big impact, helping neighbors access the nutrition they need.

Assess your Heart Disease Risk with Mayo Clinic

Knowing your risk is the first step to protecting your heart. Take this short assessment to understand your risk and take action early.

Volunteer with United Way

Volunteering with United Way helps support local programs that improve education, health, and financial stability.

Take the Stroke Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments Quiz

Knowledge is the first step toward prevention, and taking the short stroke quiz is a simple way to learn your risk and protect your health.

Schedule a Mammogram

Stay ahead of the game and be proactive about your health by scheduling your annual breast mammogram for early detection.

Take the CDC Prediabetes Risk Test

Take the prediabetes risk test to learn your risk for chronic disease. Explore the Diabetes Prevention Program offered through liveWELL!

Take the PAR-Q Assesment

Take the PAR-Q for a quick and easy way to make sure you can safely enjoy the benefits of physical activity while protecting your health.

Purchase a Gym Membership

UI employees can access fitness deals through the Recreation Membership Incentive Program and Active&Fit Direct.

Register for a Consultation with TIAA

Employees can schedule a consultation for personalized guidance on growing, protecting, and managing their savings.

Book a Consult with a Personal Trainer

Recreational Services personal trainers provide guidance, motivation, and accountability, creating a workout plan tailored to your goals.

Donate or Rent a Bike with Iowa City Bike Library

Pedal toward a better community! Donate or rent a bike from the Iowa City Bike Library and support affordable, sustainable transportation.

Sign up for Recharge⁺™

Sign up for Recharge⁺™, a flexible digital program from liveWELL to help you manage stress, build resilience, and boost well-being anytime, anywhere.