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Need guidance on buying your first home?
Are you a first-time homebuyer in need of some guidance? The City of Gainesville’s Homebuyer Education Workshop provides attendees information about the home buying process. The free workshop is offered monthly, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Visit Eventbrite to learn more and register.
Vaccine boosters recommended for those over 50
Following the updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. Faculty, staff and students can schedule their vaccine […]
Explore ways to move more for better health
To kick off National Move More Month, we invite you to check out our Wellness Talk on Moving More for Better Health with UFHR Health Promotion Specialist Yusof Al-Wadei, MPH, to learn how physical activity can improve your well-being. Looking to add more physical activity to your day? Download our campus walking map for 10 routes you can explore throughout […]
Need help filing your taxes?
The 2021 tax filing deadline is April 18. In Gainesville, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County are currently offering free tax preparation services to individuals in need of assistance. In addition, the Alachua County Library District provides resources on its website to help you file your taxes. The Employee Assistance Program‘s financial experts can also answer questions […]
Celebrate Campus Earth Week
Join the Office of Sustainability and the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute to celebrate UF Campus Earth Week, April 6-12. Visit the Office of Sustainability website for ways to get involved with sustainability and climate action efforts on campus. View the schedule of events and learn more on the Office of Sustainability website.
Finding the approach to nutrition that works for you
In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we recently spoke with UF Health’s Employee Wellness Program Manager Jonathan Vredenburg about how to make healthy eating choices in a world of flavors. Listen to this Wellness Talk on Spotify or watch the recording on Mediasite. A couple of additional articles to explore: Navigating Diet Culture (from UF Health) Find Seasonal Produce Near You (from the […]
Come face to face with the Florida Museum’s fossil collection
A new exhibition opening on April 2, Science Up Close: Fantastic Fossils, will showcase the Florida Museum of Natural History’s research and collections in a whole new way. Attendees will be able to come face to face with the museum’s fossil collection and engage with researchers as they prepare real specimens from the field. Learn […]
Register for the Spring around the world walking challenge
Put a spring in your step this April and journey virtually to spring festivals that celebrate life returning to full bloom. The GatorCare Wellness team’s Spring Walking Challenge is a competitive four-week challenge that starts on April 4, with teams of UF and UF Health employees and family members participating in competition in pursuit of […]
UF study finds 1 in 16 women take harmful drugs during pregnancy
In a review of more than 3 million pregnancies, UF researchers found 1 in 16 women were exposed to harmful teratogenic drugs — medications that can cause pregnancy loss, birth defects and other health problems for the unborn child. The study highlights the need for women and their providers to carefully examine medications taken during […]
UPF Women’s History Month book sale
Celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring a selection of books from the University Press of Florida that highlight the lives and accomplishments of women throughout history. Visit its website and use code WHM22 for discounts and free shipping.