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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.


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Walktober Challenge!

Walktober Step Challenge !

Way to go, steppers !!

We walked a collective 27,834,389 steps and 13,916 miles!! Shout out to the Hoblin’ Goblins who made it to Marietta GA and Museum Mayhem who made it to Jemison, AL.

Your team will earn an incentive after passing through these spooky town locations.  Each team member can complete the incentive item form.

Level 1 Item:  St Augustine, FL

Level 2 Item:  Jemison, AL

Level 3 Item: Atlanta, GA

 

We appreciate your participation and look forward to the next challenge!  In the meantime, keep staying active!

If you’re into stats, here’s how the teams ended up:

Team Name

# Team Members

TOTAL STEPS

Boo-tiful Ghouls

5

579,456

Boo-ty and the Beast 1

6

772,020

Boos at the Beach

6

1,349,213

Captain Spooky Pants

6

1,434,574

Ghostly Gliders

6

974,163

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun

4

1,312,190

Globe Trotters

6

1,333,871

HeartPump UKCOH Steppers

6

993,049

Hobblin' Gobblins

6

2,340,181

Holy Walkamolies

6

1,648,152

Movin' and Fundin'

5

1,398,143

Museum Mayhem

6

1,889,033

Mysterious Museum Monsters

4

1,440,798

Route Report

6

1,685,299

Skeleton Striders

6

1,299,594

Spooktacular Six

6

1,640,245

Spooky Striders

6

1,661,143

The Young and the Breathless

6

1,661,820

Walk the yard

6

1,171,794

Walka Walka

6

1,249,651

 


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

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Great Online Wellness Resources

Get Happier Now!

Therapy Assistance Online

 


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 Umbrella
Cooling towel Lunch bowl with Utensils Beach Towel
Therm-O Snack Tote Bag 6-Can Cooler Bag Travel Blanket
Pen and Notebook Happy Dude Phone Holder Trunk Organizer

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