Social Wellness
With more than 50,000 employees combined, the UF and UF Health community is practically a city unto itself! Find support, networking and like-minded people by perusing the resources found here. Take a look through our resources below to enhance your dimension of social wellness.
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Book a Workshop
Looking to bring your team closer together? Our free team building workshops are designed to boost connection, collaboration, and fun across departments. We also offer a variety of interactive presentations and engaging activities tailored to your team’s needs. Simply click the link below to request a workshop for your department today!
Social Wellness Presentations
GatorCare has several recorded presentations related to social wellness: Digital Detox, Shaping Your Next Normal, Boost and more. Watch one of our recorded wellness presentations on your own time here.
Become a Wellness Partner
A Wellness Partner is a representative from a department across UF or UF Health who 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 GatorCare Wellness Team build a culture of health.
Wellness Challenges
Participate in one of our guided wellness challenges to create positive habits in a fun way. Improve your social wellness by organizing a challenge for your department to compete against each other or for your entire department to compete as a team against other departments.
Upcoming Events
Browse through these upcoming local events (both in-person and online options) and reach out to a friend, colleague, or family member to go together!
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK)
This is a great way to build camaraderie and cultivate a positive work environment. It serves as a reference guide so that when you want to do something nice for someone, you know what to do without asking!
Groups on The Bridge
Did you know the UF Health Bridge has hundreds of networking and support groups? Groups include, but are not limited to, GatorCare Wellness, Breastfeeding/Pumping, LGBT Community and more!
Volunteer Gainesville
Volunteering can reduce your stress levels, improve your mood, and enhance your sense of purpose. Take a look at this list of community organizations that are in need of volunteers.
Connect Outside
One of the best things about being in Gainesville is our access to the outdoors! Invite a friend to explore a new park, walk a trail, swim at the springs, or canoe down the river.
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Friendship is Fuel
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many demands of life—whether you’re deep into work at your desk or juggling other responsibilities. One essential area that’s frequently overlooked is social wellness. The quality of our relationships and time spent connecting with others has a powerful impact—not just on our personal lives, but on our professional well-being too! Read our blog to learn more creative ways to incorporate social wellness into your day-to-day.
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The Power of Workplace Civility: Why being kind to everyone matters
Workplace civility refers to treating colleagues with respect, courtesy, and kindness. It means communicating with professionalism, listening actively, and responding thoughtfully, even when disagreements arise. Read our blog to learn more about why being kind actually matters.
