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Healthier U

Health and wellness is a life-long journey. Healthier U programs and services allow you the flexibility to choose your own way to wellness, focusing on the goals that are most important to you. We are committed to supporting an environment that helps you be your best. Please contact us at HealthierU@uwf.edu. Healthier U activities are part of Human Resources Professional Development. Employees are encouraged to attend with appropriate supervisory approval.


Hop into Spring! Step Challenge

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Hop into Spring!

HealthierU! is excited to present the 2026 Hop into Spring! Challenge. The goal is to step it up and see how many state gardens in Florida you can visit throughout the challenge.  Teams of 4, 5, or 6 people will travel together to visit state gardens.

The step challenge will begin on Mon, April 6 and end on Sun, May 3.

Register your team here:  2026  Hop into Spring! Step  Challenge Registration

Please contact healthieru@uwf.edu for more information.


Summer 2026 Office Olympics Challenge!

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2026 Summer Olympics!

Stay tuned for details on the 2026 Summer Office Olympics!

Wellness Your Way

Join us for the upcoming events! Register at the Calendar & Registration !

Connect With Us

  • Department Facebook account
  • Department Instagram account
  • Department X Account
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Healthier U! Workshops

Healthier U is committed to increasing opportunities for faculty and staff to learn how to make healthier choices.  Join us for Wellness Wednesday Workshops and Movement Challenges to get a jumpstart on a healthy lifestyle and earn great incentive items! 

Calendar & Registration for Healthier U! Workshops

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP offers monthly webinars on a variety of topics such as communication, stress management, coping skills, parenting, relationships, healthy living and more. Username: UWF and Password: UWF.

Upcoming Webinars

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UWF Recreation

UWF's Recreation now has Face-to-Face and Virtual experiences at your fingertips. Checkout their group fitness, personal training, the climbing wall, and many other opportunities. Make a reservation today! Don't forget to download the RECWELL app on your android/Iphone phone.

UWF Recreation


As a participant of Healthier U, you have the opportunity to earn several different types of incentive items!

Levels of Incentive Items

Level 1

Completion of 1st workshop

Level 2

Completion of 5 workshops

Level 3

Completion of 10 workshops

Water Bottle Drawstring Backpack Exercise Mat w/Case
Microfiber Pouch Resistance Band Sport Duffle Bag
Lanyard T-shirts Travel Blanket
Cooling towel Lunch bowl with Utensils Beach Towel
Therm-O Snack Tote Bag 6-Can Cooler Bag -
Pen and Notebook Happy Dude Phone Holder -

Upon completion of the required courses for each level, employees must complete and submit a verification form to Human Resources to receive their incentive and certificate.

Verification of Professional Development Completion Form