2020 Wellness Week

Monday January 27

UFCOM Wellness Scavenger Hunt

(individually-paced)

Please see attached documents for Scavenger Hunt lists and rules!!

There are separate forms for UFCOM Students vs. UFCOM Employees (including faculty, housestaff, postdocs, and staff)-Please use the correct form!

(*Select any response when asked if you are a student/parent/teacher on the app*)

** Prizes will be awarded as indicated on the attached Scavenger Hunt forms

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Using Your UF Benefits to Promote Work-Life Wellness

UF and UFCOM are committed to supporting employees to in their quest for professional fulfillment and work-life wellness. Join the UF COM Human Resources team to learn more about GatorPerks, the services offered through the new expanded Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Presented by

12-1pm in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 125)

Click here to livestream

Click here to RSVP for lunch

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Meditation for Beginners Class*

4:30-5pm (Sanctuary of Peace—UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital) 

sponsored by UF Health Integrative Therapies

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Are You Listening? The Value of Listening in the Health Professions

Listening is the key to good relationships and the provision of excellent health care, but we all differ in our listening practices. In this interactive presentation, you will complete a listening preferences assessment to determine your listener profile, and engage in activities designed to boost your knowledge and ability to maximize this vital skill!

 Presented by

5-6pm in the McKnight Brain Institute (DeWeese Auditorium)

Click here to livestream 

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ZUMBA! Class*

5:20-6:20pm (UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, Room 451)

sponsored by UF/GatorCare Wellness

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Qigong for Wellbeing Class*

5:30-6:30pm (Criser Cancer Center Resource Center, Room 1302) 

sponsored by UF Health Integrative Therapies

Tuesday January 28

UFCOM Wellness Scavenger Hunt (continued)

Please see attached documents for Scavenger Hunt list and rules!!

There are separate forms for UFCOM Student vs. UFCOM Employees (including faculty, housestaff, postdocs, and staff)-Please use the correct forms!

**Prizes will be awarded as indicated on the attached Scavenger Hunt forms**

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Strategies for Limiting and Addressing Back & Neck Pain for Surgeons

Options to address/prevent spine pain during and between surgeries, and general exercise tips to limit repetitive strain musculoskeletal diagnoses will be introduced in an interactive exercise class format. Spinal stabilization, endurance, mobility and flexibility exercises will emphasize alignment and options for integration into workout programs or within a normal workday. 

Presented by

7-8am Workshop sponsored by Department of Physical Therapy

UF Physical Therapy Department Clinical Learning Center, 1621 SW 13th St—Corner of SW 13th/SW 16th on the 2nd floor of the CVS building opposite Steak & Shake

   ** Limited space—sign up required

Click here to sign up

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Morning Motivation with Mandalas

In this dynamic and interactive workshop, participants will be guided through an easy self-care practice that works with breath, mindfulness, and art-making (But don’t worry, no art-making experience necessary!). Participants will leave feeling centered and motivated to tackle their day!

Presented by

7-8am in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 125)
** Limited space—sign up required

Click here to sign up

Click here to livestream

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Stretching Workshop

10-11am (Internal Medicine Clinic at Tower Hill) 

in collaboration with UF/GatorCare Wellness

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Prescription for Medical Professionals to achieve great posture and a healthier workplace

Many of us spend much of our workday hunched over keyboards and paperwork, which can lead to chronic pain, interfere with productivity, and negatively impact overall well-being. This presentation will include live demonstration to teach you how to make ergonomic changes at your workstation. From adjusting the position of your chair and monitor, to building in mini-activity breaks throughout your day, the more changes you make, the better you’ll feel!

Presented by

12-1pm in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 125)

Click here to livestream

Click here to RSVP for lunch

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Your Family Values Legacy: Estate Planning for ‘Regular’ People

All families have a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that are passed down from generation to generation through the messages that children and grandchildren receive from their parents and grandparents. What do you want your legacy to be? Join us to learn more about how to build your legacy with estate planning, children’s protection plans, and more.

Presented by

 5-6pm in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 125)
Click here to livestream

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Yoga Class*

5:30-6:30pm (Cancer and Genetics Research Complex, Room 45) 

sponsored by UF/GatorCare Wellness

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HIIT with Britt Class*

5:30-6:30pm (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, meet at Gate 18) 

sponsored by UF/GatorCare Wellness

Wednesday January 29

UFCOM Wellness Scavenger Hunt (continued)

Please see attached documents for Scavenger Hunt list and rules!!

There are separate forms for UFCOM Student vs. UFCOM Employees (including faculty, housestaff, postdocs, and staff)-Please use the correct forms!

(*Select any response when asked if you are a student/parent/teacher on the app*)

**Prizes will be awarded as indicated on the attached Scavenger Hunt forms**

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Promoting Health With a Plant-Based Diet

The rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disease and cancer have risen significantly over the last several decades. In this presentation, you will learn how you can dramatically impact health by simply changing what you eat and how you live. Focus on plants, focus on health, focus on living!

Presented by

 12-1pm in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 135)

Click here to livestream

Click here to RSVP for lunch

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Team-Building, Energy Boost, Stress Relief, & Stretching Workshops

3-4pm (UF Health Florida Recovery Center) 

in collaboration with UF/GatorCare Wellness

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Free Massages for UFCOM Faculty

4-7pm (Shands Hospital Faculty Lounge: M-125) 

** Limited space—sign up required at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEA82FA75-free

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Outdoor Fitness Adventure Class*

5:30-6:30pm (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, meet at Gate 18) 

sponsored by UF/GatorCare Wellness

Thursday January 30

UFCOM Wellness Scavenger Hunt (continued)

Please see attached documents for Scavenger Hunt list and rules!!

There are separate forms for UFCOM Student vs. UFCOM Employees (including faculty, housestaff, postdocs, and staff)-Please use the correct forms!

(*Select any response when asked if you are a student/parent/teacher on the app*)

**Prizes will be awarded as indicated on the attached Scavenger Hunt forms**

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What Working With End–of–Life Care Teaches About How to Live

What makes for a meaningful life? How can we focus our time and attention on what matters most? How can we give our best to our patients, our loved ones, and ourselves? In this not-to-miss presentation, Sue Miller reflects on the lessons she has learned from decades of work as a hospice nurse. Prepare to be inspired as she shares her experiences.

Presented by

7-8am in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 125)

Click here to livestream

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Stretching Workshop 

7:30-7:45am (OSMI Clinic) 

in collaboration with UF/GatorCare Wellness

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“Express Yourself” Art-making activity 

11-1pm (Shands Atrium and Founders Gallery) 

sponsored by Arts in Medicine program

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“Gratitude Concert: Songs of Thanks”

12-1pm (Shands Atrium) 

sponsored by UF Arts In Medicine program

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Burnout, Addiction, and Suicide: A Reversible Downward Spiral

Recently, the scientific literature and popular media have highlighted the increasing problems of burnout, addiction, and suicide among physicians and other healthcare professionals. Drawing on her clinical expertise as both a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, and her experiences as the medical director of two state programs for health professionals with potentially-impairing conditions, Dr. Polles will present reasons for hope and pathways to recovery.  

Presented by

12-1pm in the Harrell Medical Education Building (Room 135)

Click here to livestream

Click here to RSVP for lunch

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Mindful Relaxation Minutes*

12:15-12:45pm (McKnight Brain Institute L4-100, or dial in at 1-888-670-3525; passcode 9372794023#) 

sponsored by the UF Department of Psychiatry

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Team-Building Workshop

3:30-3:45pm (Neuromedicine Clinic) 

 in collaboration with UF/GatorCare Wellness

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Free Massages for Housestaff and Postdocs

4-7pm (Shands Auxiliary Conference Center—South Tower Room 1204) 

** Limited space—sign up required at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAEA82FA75-free

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ZUMBA! Class*

5:20-6:20pm (UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex, Room 451) 

sponsored by UF/GatorCare Wellness

* = Denotes ongoing offering.  See UF Wellness calendar for more details: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=m1i41edp6g5o1pruqdk209paf8@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&title=UF+Wellness+Events