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National Wellness Month: How the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness is building a better working environment

August is National Wellness Month, which emphasizes the importance of self-care and stress management, as well as the development of healthy routines. For the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, these practices are at the forefront year-round. Through its various initiatives and resources, the Office of Wellness strives to create an environment where UAB employees thrive in their work.
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Aging experts offer tips for longevity and health on Senior Health and Fitness Day

Department of Medicine experts discuss ways seniors can take and maintain control of their health in several areas of wellness for Senior Health and Fitness Day.

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Five tips to stay well during Mental Health Awareness Month

During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, learn about ways to take care of mental well-being and available UAB resources.

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Five tips for healthy sleep during National Sleep Awareness Week

Sleep Awareness Week is celebrated March 13-19 this year. In honor of the occasion, Megan Hays, Ph.D., assistant professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and associate director of Education in the Office of Wellness, provides her top five tips for healthy sleep.
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Whitt presents “Cultivating Resilience” at latest School of Medicine Grand Rounds

On Wednesday, May 12, Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the School of Medicine, hosted the quarterly School of Medicine Grand Rounds for all faculty, students, staff, and trainees. Special guest Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., head of Global Resilience at Google, presented “Cultivating Resilience.”

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Light at the end of a pandemic tunnel: experts offer wellness tips for spring

Experts across the School of Medicine and the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness discuss mental health during the pandemic and give their best advice on maintaining mental and emotional well-being as we look toward the future.

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Hanson and McMurray join Professional Development Office

Two new faculty members have joined the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, each as a part-time effort in the Professional Development Office.

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Survey contributes to EHR changes; promotes user well-being

Over the past year, the electronic health record (EHR) has undergone many changes to increase the wellness of its users.

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Wellness efforts at UAB Medicine surge with three simple questions

UAB Medicine employees are providing tremendous feedback to help the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness direct their initiatives in improving employee wellness across the enterprise.
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