liveWELL News

Publications

Campus building under blue sky and liveWELL graphic.

Summer 2020 Newsletter

Tips from campus experts on how to cope, move forward, and optimize well-being during these unprecedented times, upcoming trainings, Four Pillars of Planning for Retirement: Part Three, Legacy, and Family Tips and Covered Preventive Care for UI Employees. Find previous issues in our newsletter archive.

Man and woman with a sign reading healthy campus and a cutout of the state of Iowa.

2019 Annual Report

Stats on healthy behaviors among employees, savings from wellness, achievements from 2019, priorities for 2020, and more. See our annual report archives for more.

Health & Productivity Report

July 1. 2019-June 30, 2020 program highlights, success measures, and more from liveWELL, Family Services, and the Employee Assistance Program. See our annual report archives for previous editions.

Well-Being Checklist

Guide to best practices for workplace culture, well-being resources, and wellness steps your department can take today. (Email livewell@uiowa.edu to request print copies.)

Featured News

College of Dentistry: Family Tips and Covered Preventative Care for UI Employees

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Written by

Teresa A. Marshall, PhD, RD, LD Professor, Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry and Director, Student Research Program

Family tips and info on preventive dental care coverage for UI employees.

The Four Pillars of Planning for Retirement Part 3: Legacy

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Joe Cowley from LivWell Seniors discusses the third pillar of planning for caregiving or retirement in this third of four features on the “Pillars of Planning.”

Taking Care During a Time of Uncertainty

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

There is a lot of uncertainty in our world and on
campus right now. In the summer of 2020, we are still
less than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic,
but for many it may seem like years. Senior Director
for UI Wellness/University Human Resources, Megan
Hammes, interviewed a few campus experts on behalf
of the liveWELL Program for their knowledge on
how to cope, move forward, and optimize well-being
during these unprecedented times.

Corner of older brick building with sign reading, "How are you, really?"

An Apple a Day... Fresh Produce on a Budget

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Tips for buying and easy ways to use fresh produce and a recipe for a tasty and healthy bean and veggie salad.

Financial Well Being

Monday, April 20, 2020

Written by

Kelzye Bedwel

Kelzye Bedwell discusses financial education and management tools, including free financial coaching for UI faculty and staff.

Employee Well-Being Events

Protecting Your Financial Future: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response

Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Horizons Financial Wellness program will be presenting a financial education session on Financial Preparedness for Emergency and Disaster Response. This one-hour course will cover developing an emergency savings plan, protecting your financial security, and creating a crisis response budget. Date: Wednesday, Aug 12 Time: 12-1 Register via My Training at Employee Self-Service. From My Career, click on My Training, and search for liveWELL. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to…

Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt for faculty/staff starts June 1 - Register now!

Monday, August 31, 2020

Join in on the hunt! The liveWELL Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt is back and runs all summer-long (June 1-Aug. 31, 2020). This program is a ten destination, self-paced activity that you can complete by visiting each location physically or virtually. Appreciating and learning about various art treasures on our campus can enhance your well-being. In honor of the University of Iowa’s commitment and celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, learn about this year’s magnificent featured pieces…

Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt for faculty/staff starts June 1 - Register now!

Anti-inflammatory Eating for Optimal Health (4-part Series)

Monday, September 14, 2020

Learn about the latest healthy eating strategies and lifestyle choices to help reduce inflammation and prevent chronic conditions. This is a 4-part series from 12:10-12:50 p.m. on Mondays, September 14, September 21, September 28, and October 5. You can Register for all four sessions via My Training at Employee Self-Service. From My Career, click on My Training, and search for liveWELL.

Resilience 101 (4-part Series)

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Build healthy thinking habits, and access evidence-based tools to strengthen personal resilience and optimize well-being. This is a 4-part series from 12:10-12:50 p.m. on Wednesdays, October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28. You can Register for all four sessions via My Training at Employee Self-Service. From My Career, click on My Training, and search for liveWELL.

View more events