Seventh Avenue South — from the east end of Volker Hall to 16th Street — will be closed to thru traffic during installation of underground utility piping through Aug. 23. The Volker Hall loading dock and parking decks for Henry Peters, Lister Hill and Callahan Eye Foundation plus the Spain Rehab service road will be accessible via 18th Street.
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Adult ADHD diagnoses soared during the pandemic. This expert says it is still undertreated.About half of the estimated 15.5 million American adults who have ADHD were diagnosed during adulthood. UAB’s Rachel Fargason, M.D., who has specialized in adult ADHD for three decades, explains how she diagnoses the condition, why COVID triggered people to seek help, and why treatment is remarkably effective and life-changing.posted 10 days ago 1447 viewsVisit these outdoor oases on UAB's campusFind a tucked-away outdoor space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness or enjoy the cool air with colleagues.posted a while back 1482 viewsNew Mental Health Fellow Facilitator track open to employeesCompleting mental health training is a great way for staff, faculty and students at UAB and UAB Medicine to share a culture of care and thriving. The UAB Enterprise Mental Health Advocate Program, recently introduced a new learning track to its lineup.posted a while back 865 viewsLearn more about your mental health at Oct. 10 resource fairThe fair will feature popsicles, a Hand in Paw service dog, giveaways and opportunities to meet with mental health providers and human service agencies from UAB and the Birmingham area.posted a while back 728 views8 tips to enhance your quality of life as you age
To mark National Healthy Aging Month, UAB Employee Wellness offers these tips on aging gracefully.
posted a while back 2250 viewsSuddenly, it seems like adaptogens are everywhere. Do they work? Are they safe?“De-stressing” agents are in everything from cold-brew coffee to supplements. A UAB-trained dietitian explains what adaptogens are and we highlight a preclinical UAB study in breast cancer models.posted a while back 3624 viewsSummer of Wellness 2024 continues with Park Passport ChallengeThe new initiative from UAB Employee Wellness encourages Blazers to stay active by visiting local green spaces in July and August 2024. Participants who visit three or more by the end of August will be entered to win one of three prize baskets.posted a while back 2589 viewsLife coming at you too fast? Here are 4 strategies to help you stay strongAnxiety is everywhere. But you can work on your emotional resiliency with these strategies from a course students are raving about. It is “the class I wish I had had,” instructors say.posted a while back 8085 viewsNeed new ideas? Try a walking meetingStarting small and making a plan with a crew can help Blazers with desk jobs stay active — and one employee from the School of Education says walking meetings have changed the game for her and her team.
posted a while back 1866 viewsMy Health Rewards incentive program making updates in 2024Participants can now earn double the points for physical activity. This past year, more than 5,200 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,900 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.posted a while back 5027 viewsWellscreens appointments now available for fall — register todayThe annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees. Appointments are available Sept. 25-Nov. 13.posted a while back 3569 viewsBadge program enables all Blazers to commit to promoting mental healthCompleting mental health training is a great way for staff, faculty and students at UAB and UAB Medicine to share a culture of care and thriving. Three badges are available; the first can be earned in only a few hours.posted a while back 4331 views8 campus resources for expecting and parenting BlazersFrom learning how to develop an academic plan, find lactation centers on campus, gain access to Blazer Kitchen and more, UAB is a place where parenting Blazers can thrive.
posted a while back 3818 viewsWellscreens are back this spring — register for yours todayThe annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees. Appointments are available April 3-June 1.
posted a while back 3941 viewsMy Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,700 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,600 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.
posted a while back 4329 viewsReduce stress with this quick, self-paced office ergonomics courseIs your monitor too low or keyboard too high? Get your workspace set up right and learn the risks of cumulative trauma with UAB’s online Office Ergonomics Awareness Course.posted a while back 5074 viewsCheck out the winners of the 2022 Wellness Week photo/video activityThroughout Wellness Week Oct. 17-21, employees and students from across UAB and UAB Medicine shared dozens of photos and videos that represent what wellness means to them.
posted a while back 4508 viewsDiscover 12 outdoor oases hiding in plain sightTake a walk around campus to find a little-known green space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness using this Google Map we created just for you.
posted a while back 5580 viewsFind opportunities for mindfulness and health during Wellness Week Oct. 17-21Established by a committee of individuals from across the university and UAB Medicine, Wellness Week is designed to help the UAB community prioritize rest, well-being, mindfulness, movement and good nutrition.
posted a while back 5548 viewsWellscreens are back — register for yours todayThe annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees.
posted a while back 4654 views4 tips for staying active at UABAdvice from five fellow employees on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.
posted a while back 5705 viewsAn infection prevention expert explains how to avoid COVID, flu — and the next pandemicUAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.posted a while back 18548 viewsMy Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,500 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,400 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.
posted a while back 6698 viewsAchieve mental clarity through mindfulness meditation this springJoin University Recreation’s spring mindfulness series Jan. 25-April 14 to begin practicing mindfulness strategies to reduce stress and improve mental health.
posted a while back 5581 viewsQuestions about the $400 vaccine incentive payments?Get answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 voluntary vaccine incentive.
posted a while back 15276 viewsStudy tracks how UAB students’ mental health has been affected by COVID-19 and racismMore than 1,000 students and postdocs participated, revealing high levels of stress and rates of depression across campus. These results have already sparked several new programs and initiatives; anyone can contribute ideas and perspectives following a second seminar Nov. 16.posted a while back 7167 viewsFeeling stuck because of COVID? Try these four R’s to break free.Angela Stowe, Ph.D., director of Student Counseling Services, offers ways to “grow your resiliency and make it stronger.”posted a while back 10262 viewsTurn your October into WALKtober with Employee WellnessEach Wednesday in October, join Walk with Wellness meetings on the UAB Walking Trails. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m.-noon for 15-minute group walk-alongs; start times will be staggered, and social distancing will be enforced.
posted a while back 5499 viewsWhat are the long-term side effects of COVID vaccines? 3 things to knowMany Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, says Paul Goepfert, M.D., and vaccine experts are confident that there won't be long-term side effects.posted a while back 603689 views7 ways to relax on your Wellness DayApril 14 is scheduled as a day off for the academic campus to rejuvenate.
posted a while back 9062 viewsNew B Well UAB app now offers resources to employeesOne highlight is an interactive self-care plan that enables users to set goals and track their healthy habits, activities and mood each day.
posted a while back 8690 viewsCaring for patients, Blazers through COVID-19From doctors to chaplains to counselors, UAB employees supported patients, students and each other with compassionate care using telehealth, mental health apps, innovative testing strategies and more.
posted a while back 5758 viewsBlazer-created mental health app puts wellness in student handsB Well UAB helps students easily access resources on mobile devices and build a self-care plan that encourages healthy habits.
posted a while back 21181 viewsResiliency training gives all students the tools to bounce backBlazers Bounce Back, which has helped thousands of students develop resiliency skills, will be available to all UAB students in Canvas during the spring semester.
posted a while back 8990 viewsGet a discounted rate on personal training certification through URec partnershipThe certification, normally $1,500, is $650 for students and $750 for nonstudents.
posted a while back 5983 viewsOmbuds offers a collaborative approach for resolving conflict at workAt UAB, Alicia Booker helps unpack the meaning in struggle and defuse tension.
posted a while back 7892 viewsEmployees finding help for anxiety in myStrength appThis free tool, available to employees and their families through a UAB partnership, lets users practice quick techniques to relieve tension, find calm, create positive thoughts and manage stress.
posted a while back 7445 viewsEACC to increase free sessions to 15 per year beginning Nov. 1The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center will be eligible for up to 15 free counseling sessions and 15 free life-coaching sessions per calendar year, an increase from 12 per year in response to an increase in mental health and wellness needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
posted a while back 5926 viewsSavings can buy peace of mind. Here’s how to get helpDepression symptoms are rising during the pandemic, but a new study shows that having a healthy savings account has a protective effect. Free financial counseling from UAB and other employee training resources offer a step-by-step guide to savings success.
posted a while back 6523 viewsContact AWARE if you need personal health accommodations for campus entryUAB’s AWARE program provides confidential disability-management services when an employee’s job is affected by a physical, mental or emotional impairment.
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