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  • October 2021 Wellness Connection

    The October 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Healthy Lung Month, Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Know When to Get Help for Stress, Improving Emotional Intelligence, and Wellness Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Survey Report.

  • Slow Inhale, Slow Exhale, UI Stride Renew Begins 9/20; Logging Starts Today!

    Complete the activities you choose (up to 3/day); each activity you log lets you reveal part of a beautiful, serene outdoor image; aim to complete at least 1 image each week.

  • September 2021 Wellness Connection

    The September 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Lifestyle Changes to Improve Cholesterol, Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Onions, Addiction and the Brain, Prepare to Protect, and Interview with Vice President Adrienne Nazon.

  • August 2021 Wellness Connection

    The August 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Summer Sun Safety Month, Fig and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese & Pecans, Self-Care: Finding the Time, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, and an Interview with the UI Stride Winners.

  • July 2021 Wellness Connection

    The July 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Strengthen Your Social Muscles, Southwestern Crockpot Chicken, Healthy Habits, The Power of Time Off, and Employee Spotlight with Cassie Tafilaw.

  • June 2021 Wellness Connection

    The June 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Active Recovery for Better Workouts, Cherry Berry Smoothie, Step Up for PTSD Awareness, The Benefits of the Great Outdoors, and A BIG Thank You to Leana Coffey.

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Gardening

    The System Office Wellness Committee would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the most recent System Office Wellness Lecture delivered by Master Gardener, May Bach.

  • May 2021 Wellness Connection

    The May 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • April 2021 Wellness Connection

    The April 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Ergonomics

    The System Office Wellness Committee hopes you found Dr. Dana Gillon's presentation on ergonomics informative and applicable to your work environment. If you were unable to attend the live webinar you may access the recording here.

    If you have any questions regarding your workstation ergonomics, please contact System HR at SystemHRServices@uillinois.edu.

  • March 2021 Wellness Connection

    The March 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • February 2021 Wellness Connection

    The February 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • January 2021 Wellness Connection

    The January 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • December 2020 Wellness Connection

    The December 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • November 2020 Wellness Connection

    The November 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • October 2020 Wellness Connection

    The October 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • September 2020 Wellness Connection

    The September 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • August 2020 Wellness Connection

    The August 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • July 2020 Wellness Connection

    The July 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Cybersecurity

    The System Office Wellness Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the lecture on cybersecurity this past Monday, June 29. During the lecture our presenter Cindy McKendall shared some resources that we believe would be useful as we all try to navigate the ever-changing cyber landscape.

  • June 2020 Wellness Connection

    The June 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • May 2020 Wellness Connection

    The May 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • A Letter from Senior Leadership

    There are no words to express our gratitude and our prise in your remarkable work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost overnight, the crisis turned your lives upside down. Most of you packed up your offices and moved them home to spare rooms and kitchen tables. You left behind coworkers and the daily rhythms of life.

  • FREE Online Wellness Resources!

    The System Office Wellness Committee is dedicated to supporting your wellness during COVID-19 and beyond. To help achieve this mission, we have gathered a library of free Online Wellness Resources ranging from emotional and physical wellness to financial wellness and e-book access. We have also included a SMART Goals Worksheet you can utilize to help to define and meet your wellness goals. It is our hope that you find these resources to be helpful during these challenging times.

  • April 2020 Wellness Connection

    The April 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • COVID-19 Resources

    In light of all the information being shared regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the System Office Wellness Committee would like to provide a quick index of important resources. Please refer to the following official, reliable sources to stay up-to-date throughout this rapidly changing situation.

  • March 2020 Wellness Connection

    The March 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series – Dr. Briller, Cardiologist, UI Health

    Join Dr. Joan Briller, Cardiologist at UI Health, this Friday, February 28, 2020, for a live webcast lecture on improving your heart health.

  • February 2020 Wellness Connection

    The February 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • January 2020 Wellness Connection

    The January 2020 newsletter is available!

  • December 2019 Wellness Connection

    The December 2019 newsletter is available!

  • November 2019 Wellness Connection

    The November 2019 newsletter is available!

  • October 2019 Wellness Connection

    The October 2019 newsletter is available!