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  • October 2019 Wellness Connection

    The October 2019 newsletter is available!

  • November 2019 Wellness Connection

    The November 2019 newsletter is available!

  • December 2019 Wellness Connection

    The December 2019 newsletter is available!

  • January 2020 Wellness Connection

    The January 2020 newsletter is available!

  • February 2020 Wellness Connection

    The February 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.

  • March 2020 Wellness Connection

    The March 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.

  • April 2020 Wellness Connection

    The April 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • May 2020 Wellness Connection

    The May 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • June 2020 Wellness Connection

    The June 2020 Wellness Connection 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.

  • July 2020 Wellness Connection

    The July 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • August 2020 Wellness Connection

    The August 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • September 2020 Wellness Connection

    The September 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • October 2020 Wellness Connection

    The October 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • November 2020 Wellness Connection

    The November 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • December 2020 Wellness Connection

    The December 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • January 2021 Wellness Connection

    The January 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • February 2021 Wellness Connection

    The February 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • March 2021 Wellness Connection

    The March 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.

  • April 2021 Wellness Connection

    The April 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • May 2021 Wellness Connection

    The May 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Dr. Bethany Bilyeu

    The System Office Wellness Committee is thrilled to announce the next installment of the lecture series from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on October 26.

  • Recording: System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Dr. Bethany Bilyeu

    Thank you to all who attended the System Office Wellness Lecture with Dr. Bethany Bilyeu! If you were unable to attend or would like to review the lecture, you may access the webinar recording or presentation slides.

  • November 2021 Wellness Connection

    The November 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: World Kindness Day, White Chicken Chili, It is Never Too Late!, Family History is Worth Knowing, and an Interview with Amy Glenn, Assistant Director for Business Process Improvement for AITS.

  • December 2021 Wellness Connection

    The December 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Tex-Mex Lasagna, Make Giving a Year-round Part of Your Life, and Winterizing Your Home.

  • February 2022 Wellness Connection

    The February 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Trends of Excitement!, Freezer Breakfast Burritos, Having a Healthy Relationship with Food, The Benefits of Organizing your Home, and Interview with Angela Dietz.

  • Weekly Meditation

    Have you been thinking about trying meditation? Do you need some help in developing a consistent meditation practice? Are you interested in trying various meditation styles? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, please consider joining the meditation sessions offered by Joy Brownridge, Training & Development Specialist with System HR. 

  • May 2022 Wellness Connection

    The May 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: UI Stride Spring Campaign - Know Your System; Ground Turkey Taco Skillet; Yes, Meditation Can Help With That!; Food Safety During Summer Months, Interview with Dena Lawrence, Ed. M. 

  • August 2022 Wellness Connection

    The August 202 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Color Your Plate, Tostadas de Pollo (Chichek Tostadas), Healthy Boundaries are a Form of Self-Care, Wellness and Wellbeing for Pets, Interview with UI Stride Know Your System Individual & Team Winners.

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the August Meditation Minute!

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the September Meditation Minute!

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the October Meditation Minute!

  • November 2022 Wellness Connection

    The November 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver, Gallo Pinto (Rice and Beans Costa Rican dish), Take a Proactive Approach this Winter to Combatting SAD, Having the Talk, Interview with Marcy Kujawski, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Counselor, Faculty Staff Assistance Services.

  • January System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the January System Office Wellness Digest! For 2023, we will bring you a monthly email with a quick wellness tip, links to our on-demand resources, and a calendar invite to our live monthly wellness session.

  • February 2023 Wellness Connection

    The February 2023 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Heart Health, Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder), Cancer Doesn't Wait and Neither Should You, and Interview with Ann Marie Jack Haluzak.

  • February System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the February System Office Wellness Digest!

  • March System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the March System Office Wellness Digest!

  • April Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the April Wellness Digest!