Heart Month at UAB

Celebrate National Wear Red Day 2024 on Friday, February 2!

Dress in red and post a selfie on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #UABHeart2024. UAB employees who post their photo or submit it online will be eligible to win one of five Employee Wellness swag bags — and help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Plus, check out heart healthy resources below and visit this page throughout the month of February for more information on Heart Month at UAB.

#UABheart2024

Or submit your photo to Employee Wellness using the online Wear Red Day Photo Submission Form.

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Heart Healthy Cooking

Snack Pack

Tame your family's between-meal munchies with a collection of sweet and savory heart-healthy snacks, packed with nutritious ingredients and satisfying flavor. Click here to download.

Cooking Demo
2024 Birmingham Heart Walk

Mark you calendar for the 2024 Birmingham Heart Walk on Saturday, March 9, at 9 a.m. in Railroad Park. Joining a Heart Walk team is a great way to support the American Heart Association and get your heart pumping. Click here to join a team.
Get Your Heart Pumping

Try out Campus Recreation free for one week: All UAB employees are eligible for a free one-week trial (7 consecutive days) to the Campus Recreation Center. Just bring your UAB ONE Card to the Members Services desk.

Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Campus Rec Center Room 192
Gentle Yoga with certified yoga instructor Ashley Clarke offers a slow-paced, less-intense yet challenging experience in a noncompetitive, judgment-free environment. Gain flexibility, strength and coordination and enhance your cardiovascular health, mental clarity and overall wellbeing. Please bring your own mat, two yoga blocks and a blanket or beach towel.
Email uabeacc@uabmc.edu to register due to limited capacity. Classes are limited to 30 students.