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Success Stories

Jess Berding-Wheat at the Ambulatory Surgery Center

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. Through the guidance of a health coach from the liveWELL program, Tami adopts small lifestyle changes that lead to remarkable results, including improved cholesterol levels and significant weight loss. Her story serves as a testament to the transformative power of seeking support and taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
David Iglehart and Rhonda Halterman

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.
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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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