This month's Feature
Celebrate Pride Month with GatorCare
Celebrate Pride Month this June by embracing the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time to honor diverse identities and take pride in being true to yourself. Join local events and support organizations that passionately advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Together, let’s actively foster inclusivity, spread love, and celebrate the beautiful diversity that makes our community so special. Explore our Pride Month blog to deepen your understanding of why we should welcome a more equal and accepting world.
Upcoming Wellness Programs and Challenges
July 1-31
Stroll Down the Mississippi River
Take an adventure down the river! Starting at the Mississippi Headwaters in Lake Itasca travel down the winding journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, learn about the American history of “The Great Migration”, home of the blues, gospel, soul foods, and the civil rights movement. Be sure to bring a life jacket!
Ways to Get Involved
UF Health Nursing Staff
Become a Wellness Resource Partner
The Wellness Resource Partner (WRP) is a nursing employee who demonstrates a dedication to wellness and promotes a healthy and supportive work culture by bringing new and relevant wellness initiatives to their unit. The WRP functions as a role model, coach, and mentor, and supports the health and wellbeing of their coworkers.
Request a Snack & Learn for Your Unit
Snack and Learns are engaging 10-15 minute presentations that cover a variety of different wellness topics like Smart Snacking, Stress Relief in the Moment, Boost: The Power of Taking a Break, and more! View our offerings below and email us at GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu to schedule a snack & learn for your unit.
Request a Body Composition Screening
Request a body composition screening for your unit to learn your weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and hydration levels. After the screening, meet with a health educator to review your results and learn how to meet your goals. Email GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu to schedule.
Become the Healthiest Unit
Participate in wellness activities throughout the year to earn the title of Healthiest Unit! Some examples of wellness activities you and your unit can participate in are Snack & Learns, Team Challenges, Individual Challenges, create a Wellness Board, and/or encourage wellness breaks by providing a relaxing area for rest and restoration. Please reach out to GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu for an application.
Text Listserv
Join the Nursing text listserv to receive wellness resources tailored to you! Text NURSING to 855-701-0838 to sign up.
For GatorCare Members Only
Talkspace
GatorCare members ages 18+ are eligible to receive free and unlimited online counseling and psychiatry services through Talkspace, and members ages 13+ are eligible for free, unlimited counseling services. Talkspace provides confidential services through a digital platform via live video or messaging. Communicate with a licensed mental health provider wherever you are, whenever is best for you. Use the registration link below to begin.
UFHP Ambulatory Staff
Become a Wellness Partner
A Wellness Partner plays a vital role in supporting employee wellness. A partner disseminates information, coordinates programs for their workplace, and encourages participation in wellness initiatives. Partners also provide valuable feedback to help the UF & UF Health Wellness Committee build a culture of health.
Request a Wellness Workshop
Want to bring wellness to your workplace? Kickstart your department’s wellness goals by requesting a workshop! Choose from a variety of wellness topics that are sure to support you on your journey to wellness.
Request a Body Composition Screening
Request a body composition screening for your department to learn your weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and hydration levels. After the screening, meet with a health educator to review your results and learn how to meet your goals. Email GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu to schedule.
Text Listserv
Join the UFHP Nursing text listserv to receive wellness resources tailored to you! Text UFHP to 855-701-0838 to sign up.
GatorCare members only
Talkspace
GatorCare members ages 18+ are eligible to receive free and unlimited online counseling and psychiatry services through Talkspace, and members ages 13+ are eligible for free, unlimited counseling services. Talkspace provides confidential services through a digital platform via live video or messaging. Communicate with a licensed mental health provider wherever you are, whenever is best for you. Use the registration link below to begin.
Your Colleagues in Motion!
Follow the North OR, Pre-op, and PACU’s lead by gathering a group and participating in a few quick stretches or exercises! Don’t know where to start? Contact GatorCareWellness@shands.ufl.edu to set up a Smart Movements Snack & Learn session!
