Summer of Wellness


UAB Employee Wellness invites you to explore the many ways to make 2024 a Summer of Wellness. Check this page throughout the summer months for upcoming webinars and events for UAB employees, plus online health tools, recipes, wellness challenges, and more!




  • Summer of Wellness Park Passport Challenge
    July 1-August 31

    Grab your virtual passport and get ready to explore the great outdoors this summer with the Summer of Wellness Park Passport Challenge! During the months of July and August, UAB Employee Wellness invites you to stay active, win prizes and fill up your passport by visiting some of the many parks and outdoor attractions in our area. Follow the steps below to participate:

    • Sign up: Email UABWellness@uab.edu from your UAB email address to receive your virtual passport, along with some recommendations for outdoor destinations and summer wellness tips. We will keep a copy of your passport on file and track the stamps you earn throughout the challenge.
    • Snap a pic: At each destination you visit between July 1 and August 31, snap a photo in front of a park sign or other recognizable landmark and email it to UABWellness@uab.edu. We will add a unique park stamp to your passport for each new location you send us. NOTE: Any park visited will count towards this challenge; it does not have to be a recommended location.
    • Collect to win: Collect three or more stamps in your virtual passport before the end of August to be entered into the challenge prize drawing! Three lucky winners will take home a UAB Employee Wellness prize basket. Drawing will be held September 6.

    Follow UAB HR on Facebook and LinkedIn throughout the challenge to see weekly spotlights on Birmingham parks, including things to do, upcoming events, pictures and more.



  • Wellness Webinars

    Vision Myths Debunked: What You Didn’t Know About Eye Health
    July 16, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom

    Dr. Beth Steele, UAB School of Optometry professor and UAB Eye Care optometrist, will delve into common myths and separate eye health facts from fiction in this Summer of Wellness webinar. First, we’ll debunk misconceptions like “eating carrots improves vision” and “eye exercises enhance eyesight.” We’ll emphasize evidence-based practices, explain why regular eye exams are crucial. Just as you wouldn’t skip a dental checkup, your eyes deserve the same care. So join us to demystify eye health, protect your peepers, and see the world clearly!

    Click here to register via Zoom.



    Balancing Health and Hustle: The Role of Exercise in Preventing Chronic Disease and Enhancing Work-Life Harmony
    July 31, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom

    Join Amy Carr, instructor and internship coordinator in Community Health and Human Services at UAB, as she delves into the importance of health and wellness in today’s lifestyle, as well as the impact of common chronic diseases. This webinar will go deep into the benefits of exercise, types of exercise, and how to blend exercise into daily life, while also touching on time management and reaching a healthy work-life balance. Participants will have the opportunity ask questions about their specific needs related to enhancing wellness for work-life harmony.

    Click here to register via Zoom.

  • Active Living

    Gentle Yoga
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, starting June 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

    Join the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center's certified yoga instructor for 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.
    Click here to register for the summer Gentle Yoga series; capacity is limited.



    Fitness at Home Resources

  • Healthy Eating

    Employee Wellness Recipe Hub

    Visit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.


    Nutrition Videos

    Get expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.


    Healthy Pantry Items